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L. Agnes Russell
Decatur Community News: Glenda Barrett | A pioneer nurse practitioner who always wanted to help people
By by L. Agnes Russell, READ MORE > 1,168 Reads
On Sun, 04/11/2021 - 06:00 AM

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

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Stormy start to Saturday, not likely to affect Loose Caboose
By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 2,258 Reads
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
Arrests
By From staff reports, READ MORE > 805 Reads
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
By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 2,156 Reads
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.
By Submitted Photo, READ MORE > 484 Reads
On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 07:00 AM

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.

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Photo courtesy Shonda Nance Photography
McMullan wins DYW
By Submitted Photo, READ MORE > 456 Reads
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
By ECCC media relations, READ MORE > 593 Reads
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
By From staff reports, READ MORE > 446 Reads
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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L. Agnes Russell
Decatur Community News: Scott Engle | Combining sports, missions through FCA
By by L. Agnes Russell, READ MORE > 3,641 Reads
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
By Submitted Photo, READ MORE > 1,049 Reads
On Thu, 04/01/2021 - 09:00 AM

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.
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Flush water systems to reduce lead levels
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Deputy shot at in Newton County

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Obituaries: Dorothy “Dot” Williams Watts

Dorothy “Dot” Williams Watts, 72, of Newton, Miss., passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at… READ MORE

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

Glenda Faye Rigdon Barrett considered becoming a basketball coach but decided to become a nurse… READ MORE

Getting the Message: Matthew 27:45-46
Union Community News: A Mississippi movie in 2021
Chunky Community News: Finding comfort in God’s love
Charles Dunagin: ‘That's not who I am’
Brent Maze: The more I don’t know

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Celebrations: Vance, May to wed on Jan. 16

Mrs. Terri Weed Vaughn is pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of her daughter, Alaina Paige… READ MORE

Celebrations: Yarbrough-Smith marry
Brand, Sellars to wed July 17
Hollingsworth, Ellis to wed June 27
Brock, Vincent to Wed June 6
Brand, Donegan to Wed May 23

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Chunky Community News: Finding comfort in God’s love

I had an unidentified bush at the edge of my deck.

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I Got U visits NCA campus
DECATUR: NCA students donate supplies to local fire dept.
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Brian Dozier will be at home on Opening Day and loves it

Major League Baseball’s opening day is set for Thursday. All 30 big league teams will play, but for… READ MORE

In a season of baseball excellence, we should recall the ‘Willie Ball’
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SOFTBALL: Newton County continues in regular season

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