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Randy Reeves receives the VA’s Exceptional Service Award from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie.

Randy Reeves receives VA Exceptional Service Award

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On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 11:47 AM

WASHINGTON —Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Randy Reeves, who was born and raised in Little Rock, Mississippi, received the VA’s Exceptional Service Award from U.S.

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Delbert and Sandra Walton

Celebrations: Waltons celebrate 50th anniversary

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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 02:22 PM

Delbert and Sandra Walton of Lawrence, Miss. celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.

They celebrated with family and friends with a drive-through reception at Pine Ridge Baptist Church in Lawrence.

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Let it snow for a while

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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 02:22 PM

Newton County residents got to enjoy a snow day on Jan. 11.

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Newton County, Union, NCA delay school Tuesday

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 7,757 Reads
On Mon, 01/11/2021 - 07:28 PM

Union, Newton County Academy and Newton County Schools will be delaying classes until 10 a.m. tomorrow, Jan. 12.

Newton County Schools released the information below:

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Snow day 2021: Send us your photos

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On Mon, 01/11/2021 - 06:35 AM

Snow has blanketed much of the Newton County area this morning, and school is out in most locations.

Newton Municipal Schools issued this statement:

Due to the Winter Weather Advisory, all Newton Municipal School District students will be participate in a virtual learning day on Monday, January 11, 2021.

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Decatur Community News: Things we need to do

By by L. Agnes Russell, READ MORE > 7,180 Reads
On Sun, 01/10/2021 - 05:00 AM

There are some important subjects we need to know about, especially in this new year. If you have been reading this column even a little bit, you might guess I am bound to be thinking of something spiritual and biblical.

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Senate Education committee hears updates on current school year from MDE

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On Thu, 01/07/2021 - 10:26 AM

The Mississippi Senate Education Committee heard from Mississippi Department of Education officials including State Superintendent Carey Wright. MDE provided an update on how schools are adjusting to another year of operations under the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Congressman Michael Guest issues statement on Capitol incident

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On Wed, 01/06/2021 - 04:00 PM

Congressman Michael Guest, who represents Newton County in the Third Congressional District, issued a statement this afternoon saying that he and his staff are safe after protestors stormed the Capitol building as Congress was meeting to count the electoral votes of the 2020 Presidential Election Wednesday afternoon.

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State Superintendent Carey Wright

State superintendent recommends waiving of passing requirements for statewide tests

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On Wed, 01/06/2021 - 03:56 PM

Mississippi state Superintendent Carey Wright told the Senate Education Committee Wednesday that the Legislature should waive the passing requirements for two statewide tests for third grade reading and end of course assessments for high school.

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MDE Announces Inaugural State Superintendent of Education’s Principal Advisory Council Members

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On Wed, 01/06/2021 - 03:11 PM

Dr. Carey Wright, state superintendent of education, recommended waiving the passing requirements for statewide 3rd grade reading and high school end-of-course assessments for the 2020-21 school year.

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