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Local funds help library stabilize
By DEMETRIUS THOMPSON
Wed,10/04/17-2:58PM , 4,597 Reads
After dealing with drastic state budget cuts for more than a year, the Kemper-Newton Regional Library System has rebounded back to close to normal thanks to increases from local funding sources.
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Hornets spoil UHS homecoming
By DEMETRIUS THOMPSON
Wed,10/04/17-2:56PM , 12,766 Reads
Last season, the Union Yellowjackets trounced Lake in a non-division game 35-13 on their way to an 7-3 regular season and a berth in the Class 2A playoffs. The shoe was on the other foot on Friday night as the Hornets outgained the Yellowjackets nearly 3 to 1 while spoiling Union’s homecoming in a 34-0 win.
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Interim EMA director appointed
By DEMETRIUS THOMPSON
Wed,09/27/17-2:30PM , 1,485 Reads
The Newton County Board of Supervisors appointed dispatcher Tanya Fortenberry as the interim 911 emergency management director at their regular meeting on Thursday.
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Lazy Acres kicks off fall season
By DEMETRIUS THOMPSON
Wed,09/27/17-2:27PM , 1,267 Reads
This Saturday, Lazy Acres Plantation will kick off its fall schedule with what is being touted as one of its biggest events ever.

The central region of the Mississippi Army National Guard and CIS Medical Group will both host their family days at the plantation as it kicks off its “Pumpkin Patch” season which will last through Oct. 29.
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