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

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

Belhaven University is Searching for Young Writer to Award Full-Ride Scholarship

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On Fri, 01/08/2021 - 09:41 AM

Belhaven University is honoring alum and well-known author Angie Thomas ‘11 by helping young aspiring writers in a major way. The Angie Thomas Writers Scholarship will provide a full-ride scholarship to one incoming creative writing major and additional scholarship awards to other applicants.

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Fredrick Walker

Walker named new Chevron refinery general manager

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On Thu, 01/07/2021 - 05:00 AM

Fredrick Walker, formerly Vice President, Downstream Strategy Planning & Technology at Chevron, has assumed the position of General Manager of the El Segundo Refinery following the retirement of Henry Kusch. In this role, Mr.

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Third grader Hannah Lin, a Distance Learner at Newton County Elementary School, earned her 100 AR points during the second nine weeks and got the opportunity to sign the 100 Club bench. Kelli Poole is the NCES Librarian. Submitted photo

The Cougar News: Published under the direction of the Newton County School District

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On Tue, 01/05/2021 - 11:51 AM

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Dr. H.L. May celebrated his 80th birthday on Dec. 21 at his home in Newton. He is surrounded by his sons and daughters. Submitted Photo

NEWTON: Retired optometrist Dr. May celebrates 98th birthday

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On Thu, 12/31/2020 - 05:00 AM

On Monday evening, Dec. 21, the children of Dr. H. L. May gathered at his home on Belmont Street in Newton to celebrate his 98th Birthday! Dr. May practiced Optometry in East Mississippi for 42 years, retiring in July, 1989 after Dr. Gil Davis acquired his Optometry practice.

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The Union High School band marches during the Christmas Parade. The Christmas events are the only event Union was able to have during 2020. Brent Maze/The Appeal

UNION: Welch praises resilience of town through pandemic

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On Wed, 12/30/2020 - 05:00 AM

With the end of 2020 quickly approaching, some have started to reflect on how the year went. It can easily be said that it has not been an easy year. Many areas of our lives have been affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The town of Union has experienced many of the consequences from the pandemic.

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Andrea Riley contributed to “The Mom in Me” book, which was recently released. She held a book signing on Nov. 28. Submitted photo

NEWTON: Local woman contributes to new book

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On Thu, 12/10/2020 - 05:00 AM

The recent release of the book “The Mom in Me” was important to Newton native Andrea Riley for one major reason: she was one of the contributing authors.

Riley and 21 other moms worked with Kimmoly LaBoo to create the book.

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The Endzone is located on North Main Street in Newton. Jason Tune/The Appeal

NEWTON: New restaurant opens in downtown

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On Wed, 12/09/2020 - 05:00 AM

Endzone Bar and Grill is one of the newest restaurant additions to Newton.

Eddie and Marlene Pugh are the owners of the new restaurant located in downtown Newton.

The restaurant is staffed with the Pugh’s family. Annette Pugh and Latonya Milsap are the ones cooking up the delicious food at Endzone.

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Deondre McDonald prepares for his Easter Extravaganza for local kids. Submitted Photo

UNION: Giving back to the community

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On Wed, 11/25/2020 - 05:00 AM

McDonald does his part to help provide fun and support for kids

Deondre McDonald is a Union native with a passion for giving back. McDonald hosts free events for the kids in the community.

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Decatur Community News: This world is not my home

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On Sun, 11/22/2020 - 05:00 AM

For several days now, a particular song has kept coming to my mind. “No More Night” by Walter S. Harrah, sung by David Phelps, is about the future home of believers in Jesus. Following is the first part of this inspiring song:

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