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Decatur Community News: Glenda Barrett | A pioneer nurse practitioner who always wanted to help people

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On Sun, 04/11/2021 - 06:00 AM

Glenda Faye Rigdon Barrett considered becoming a basketball coach but decided to become a nurse instead.

Stormy start to Saturday, not likely to affect Loose Caboose

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On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 06:26 PM

Weather forecasts are showing storms Friday and Saturday morning, but it's not likely going to affect Newton's Loose Caboose Festival scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Saturday.

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Arrests

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On Wed, 04/07/2021 - 04:00 PM

Correction: The charges for Terrence Moore and Mekos Moore were printed incorrectly in the Newton County Appeal. The charges listed below are correct. The Newton County Appeal regrets the error and is happy to set the record straight.

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Workers continue construction on the new Family Dollar/Dollar Tree in downtown Decatur as fog covers the worksite in the morning. Brent Maze/The Appeal

DECATUR: Family Dollar/Dollar Tree under construction

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On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 08:00 AM

Officials with the Town of Decatur are excited to see a new Family Dollar, Dollar Tree combined store locating in the town limits.

Mayor David Marshall said the new building will be located on Hwy. 15 just north of the Ward’s restaurant. And he said it will have a special distinction.

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Chief Raymond Overstreet with Decatur Volunteer Fire Dept. and Melanie Hamrick with Newton County Academy unload cases of drinks and other supplies at the DVFD station donated by the NCA Honor Society. Students and staff donated much needed supplies as a way to give back to their community and to say thank you to fire and EMS departments for what they do. The DVFD was very thankful for the donation and commend the students, and all involved for recognizing the department’s efforts to keep the community safe. Submitted photo

DECATUR: NCA students donate supplies to local fire dept.

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On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 07:00 AM

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McMullan wins DYW

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On Wed, 04/07/2021 - 07:00 PM

Alyssa McMullan was selected as this year’s Distinguished Young Woman of Newton County during its scholarship program Saturday. Pictured are, from left, front row: Little Sisters: Kaitlyn Harrison, Carlee Bess Williams, Embrey Reese, and Delshaun Thomas; Back Row: Xan Tucker, Abbye Chertkow, Alyssa McMullan, Bralynn Newell, and Jordan Mack.

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Courtney Gill, a graduate from Leake Academy, is an engineering major. EC Photo

COLLEGE: ECCC students named to PTK All-Mississippi Academic Team

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On Wed, 04/07/2021 - 06:00 AM

East Central Community College sophomores Brian Pace of Collinsville and Courtney Gill of Carthage were named to the 2021 Phi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Community College Academic Team.

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NCA

SCHOOLS: Newton County Academy third nine weeks Headmaster/Honor Roll lists

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On Tue, 04/06/2021 - 11:30 AM

Headmaster List

Kindergarten: Halee Champion, Asa Duke, Carson Greene, Tripp Harrison, Maitland Hollingsworth, Jensen Kilpatrick, Jewel Posey, Dalton Smart, Tillman Tune, Blaine Walker, Rigdon Wall

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Decatur Community News: Scott Engle | Combining sports, missions through FCA

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On Sun, 04/04/2021 - 06:00 AM

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes organization, which has been active in Newton County schools for at least the last couple of decades, has offices on campus at East Central Community College with a new director, Rev. Scott Engle and now supplies FCA ministry for student athletes in nine counties, including Newton County.

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Cub Scout Troop 46 visited the Decatur Volunteer Fire Department. Pictured are Guss Becknell, J.D. Savell, Braylin Hattaway and Toby Boykin. John Everett is the volunteer fire fighter giving the boys a tour. Submitted photo

Cub Scouts visit fire station

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On Thu, 04/01/2021 - 09:00 AM

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