A Union native finished at the top of his class when he graduated in May.
When Sand Ridge MB Church celebrates its 210th anniversary this November, it will do so in a state-of-the art facility. The church has a history that dates back before Mississippi was even a state. Sand Ridge’s legacy began in 1807 as a slave church built from wooden planks in the deep woods in the northern part of Jasper County.
Longtime Newton native Cille Norman will be one of a few people with a terminal disease who will be able to preserve an important piece of herself as her health fails while also getting a chance to help others.
East Central Community College in Decatur has announced new members of auxiliary units for the 2017-18 Wall O’ Sound Marching Band, including the Color Guard and the Centralettes dance line.
Former Newton County standout Ashton Lampton went on one memorable ride with the Ole Miss softball team this past season.
Union’s Andy Ogletree was a lot like any average college freshman, trying to figure out the basics of time management.
But there were some subtle differences. Ogletree was playing college golf at Georgia Tech, more than 300 miles from his hometown of Union at one of the nation’s toughest, most prestigious academic universities.
Whether it’s football or baseball, there’s one thing for certain about Newton County Academy’s Braxton Rose.
He likes to hit and that’s one reason why Rose is the first member of the Newton County Appeal’s 2017 Elite 11.
In coaching terms, Eric Neel would be considered a climber.
I adopted Stella the Dog in 2009. When I went to pick her up from her foster mom, I was immediately introduced to this 5lb furball who was doing her own thing. She was not playing, just simply checking out the world around her.
Literally. She paid me ZERO attention.
I adopted Stella the Dog in 2009. When I went to pick her up from her foster mom, I was immediately introduced to this 5lb furball who was doing her own thing. She was not playing, just simply checking out the world around her.
Literally. She paid me ZERO attention.
