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Despite federal law, many domestic abusers keep their guns in Mississippi

By Kate Royals - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 1,308 Reads
On Fri, 03/26/2021 - 09:43 AM

This article is the third in a series about how the criminal justice system fails domestic violence victims in Mississippi.

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Despite federal law, many domestic abusers keep their guns in Mississippi

By Kate Royals - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 1,019 Reads
On Fri, 03/26/2021 - 09:40 AM

This article is the third in a series about how the criminal justice system fails domestic violence victims in Mississippi.

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‘A profound betrayal of trust’: Why Jackson’s water system is broken

By Anna Wolfe - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 1,172 Reads
On Wed, 03/24/2021 - 09:48 AM

How a shrinking city, aging infrastructure and racism left thousands of Jacksonians without water for weeks.

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

Little Rock’s Randy Reeves receives VA Exceptional Service Award

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 4,349 Reads
On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 05:00 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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Former Union mayor and alderman Max Sessums speaks after receiving the Union Chamber of Commerce’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 annual banquet on March 4, 2016. Brent Maze/The Appeal

UNION: City says goodbye to ‘The Mayor’

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 11,316 Reads
On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 05:00 AM

Sessums remembered for his service, love for community

Max Sessums loved Union.

He loved everything from supporting the Yellowjackets in sports, band and any other endeavor to the things that make Union special.

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Let it snow for a while

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On Thu, 01/14/2021 - 08:00 AM

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

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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

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 16,812 Reads
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

By Newton County School District, READ MORE > 11,612 Reads
On Thu, 01/07/2021 - 04:16 PM

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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

By Bob May, READ MORE > 16,818 Reads
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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