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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
By From staff reports, READ MORE > 10,691 Reads
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
READ MORE > 8,942 Reads
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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Deputy shot at in Newton County

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Flush water systems to reduce lead levels
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Deputy shot at in Newton County

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Obituaries: Dorothy “Dot” Williams Watts

Dorothy “Dot” Williams Watts, 72, of Newton, Miss., passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at… READ MORE

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Celebrations: Vance, May to wed on Jan. 16

Mrs. Terri Weed Vaughn is pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of her daughter, Alaina Paige… READ MORE

Celebrations: Yarbrough-Smith marry
Brand, Sellars to wed July 17
Hollingsworth, Ellis to wed June 27
Brock, Vincent to Wed June 6
Brand, Donegan to Wed May 23

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I had an unidentified bush at the edge of my deck.

Newton County Academy student council donates to CareMed
I Got U visits NCA campus
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Brian Dozier will be at home on Opening Day and loves it

Major League Baseball’s opening day is set for Thursday. All 30 big league teams will play, but for… READ MORE

In a season of baseball excellence, we should recall the ‘Willie Ball’
BASEBALL: Union Yellowjackets fall to Sebastopol, Neshoba Central in tough week
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BASEBALL: NCA sweeps Columbus Christian, falls to rival Sylva Bay
SOFTBALL: Newton County continues in regular season

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