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The Mississippi Department of Veterans Affairs conducted a memorial service for homeless veteran Willie Leroy Polite Thursday afternoon at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton.

Homeless vet laid to rest in state cemetery

By Thomas Howard, READ MORE > 2,867 Reads
On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 05:00 AM

A small gathering of veterans, American Legion members and honor guard bikers met Thursday at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery to honor the life of Willie Leroy Polite.

Polite, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam and later became homeless, was laid to rest in the Veterans Memorial Cemetery after a short service.

Smith to lead Cougar’s Choir

By Paris Payne, READ MORE > 1,069 Reads
On Thu, 06/25/2020 - 07:00 AM

With a passion for music that began in the seventh grade, Chandler Smith is returning to where it all started to become the new choir director at Newton County High School for the upcoming school year.

Mary Williams Warren celebrates 80 years

By Paid announcement, READ MORE > 1,075 Reads
On Tue, 03/10/2020 - 04:30 PM

A reception honoring Mary Williams Warrant for her 80th Birthday will be held at the First Methodist Protestant Church located at 8381 Hwy 80 W., in Newton, on Saturday, March 21 from 2-4 p.m.

The reception will be hosted by her nieces and nephews

All family and friends are invited

DWCP guests prepare tacos

By Submitted Photo, READ MORE > 1,028 Reads
On Tue, 03/10/2020 - 04:28 PM

Decatur Women’s Progressive Club had 2 special guest for the March meeting.GFWC-MFWC President Becky C. Wright and Dietitian Bethany Flint.

They prepared a delicious Heart Healthy Taco Tuesday meal for Club members.

Decatur Community News: We must examine ourselves and our worldview

By L. Agnes Russell, READ MORE > 1,943 Reads
On Tue, 03/10/2020 - 04:26 PM

Taking another solo road trip to Lebanon, Tennessee, to visit my two oldest kids and their families, I survived a tornado that did damage 1 ½ to 2 miles away from me and others of my family, in three different houses in Nashville and Lebanon.

Union Community News: The 2020 primary election

By Matt Hennington, READ MORE > 1,371 Reads
On Tue, 03/10/2020 - 04:24 PM

In addition to starting a new decade, 2020 marks a new presidential election. On November 3, 2020, the United States will hold an election for many local offices, for many congressional offices, and for the office of the president.

Chunky Community News: Life is very precious

By Brett Campbell, READ MORE > 970 Reads
On Tue, 03/10/2020 - 04:23 PM

My 18-year-old daughter called yesterday and asked me to pray.

Her best friend had just miscarried, her first pregnancy. She and her husband were devastated. My daughter’s heart was broken for them.

Hodges to Present “Forms and Narratives in Art” Feb. 26

By ECCC media relations, READ MORE > 1,426 Reads
On Sat, 02/15/2020 - 06:00 AM

East Central Community College art instructor Jeffrey Hodges has been named the college’s 2019 Humanities Instructor of the Year and will present “Forms and Narratives in Art,” a special program beginning at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in the Vickers Fine Arts Center auditorium on the Decatur campus.

VIDEO: Martin Luther King Jr. Program

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 1,200 Reads
On Mon, 01/27/2020 - 09:50 AM

The Friends of Unity recently held a program honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Newton Historic Depot.

The keynote speaker was Third Circuit Court Judge and Newton County native Winston L. Kidd was the guest speaker for Monday’s ceremony.

Here is a video of the program:

VIDEO: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 1,777 Reads
On Mon, 01/27/2020 - 09:40 AM

The Friends of Unity sponsored the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in downtown Newton.

The parade featured the Newton High School band and floats from various groups around the city and Newton County.

Here is a video of the parade last week:

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