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Statement on the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol Riot - Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus
By Angela Turner Ford - Mississippi Senator, READ MORE > 3,427 Reads
On Fri, 01/08/2021 - 09:44 AM

Peaceful protests and other forms of advocacy can be useful tools to move our nation forward. The acts we witnessed yesterday, however, were a complete disgrace to the democracy and values most of us stand for as Americans.

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Decatur Community News: Stargazing in Decatur this month
By by L. Agnes Russell, READ MORE > 20,044 Reads
On Sun, 12/20/2020 - 05:00 AM

It seems that there will be remarkable celestial movements occurring in the skies this December.  Noting this news reminds me of the Christmas star that led the Wise Men and their entourage to Bethlehem to see the newborn King. Could God have used a conjunction of two or three of the planets for that blessed event?

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Letters to Editor: Union folks brought lots of hope in 2020
By Letters to the Editor, READ MORE > 9,566 Reads
On Tue, 12/15/2020 - 01:35 PM

Dear Editor,

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Thank you Malachi for your fight
By Letters to the Editor, READ MORE > 91,979 Reads
On Tue, 07/28/2020 - 05:11 PM

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Legislature won’t listen to public
By Letters to the Editor, READ MORE > 102,182 Reads
On Tue, 07/28/2020 - 05:11 PM

Dear Editor,
Some of our politicians have retired our state flag in spite of the two-thirds majority of the voting public.
If the state legislature can ignore the wishes of two-thirds of the state’s voters, what other election results can they change?

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Letters: Reps. who supported change have no pride
By Gary Gregory, READ MORE > 11,782 Reads
On Tue, 07/14/2020 - 01:45 PM

Dear Editor,

Our MS flag was voted in 2001 by people of MS. This was never told, and we was proud of our flag. Senators have no right to replace the flag. This is part of MS history. The senators that voted to replace the flag have no pride.

Gary Gregory

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Letters to the Editor: Thank you for the leaders who voted to change
By Walter Gardner, READ MORE > 11,791 Reads
On Tue, 07/07/2020 - 02:21 PM

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Letters to the Editor: Mayor, Attorney respond to water bill fee hike
By Newton Mayor Murray Weems and City Attorney Brian Mayo, READ MORE > 11,473 Reads
On Tue, 06/23/2020 - 03:07 PM

Dear Editor,

What everyone calls the water bill is actually a services bill made up of a lot of different parts. It includes your water and sewer services, your garbage service and capital improvements.

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Letters: Country was caught unprepared
By Fred DeWitt, READ MORE > 11,454 Reads
On Tue, 05/05/2020 - 03:02 PM

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Letters: Big thank you to Sheriff on trash issue
By Levera Chapman, READ MORE > 11,454 Reads
On Tue, 04/14/2020 - 01:28 PM

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Workers to get paid COVID leave

The Newton County Board of Trustees voted to approve the extension paid leave for staff members.

Workers to get paid COVID leave
School Lunch Menus
NCA Headmaster List for second nine weeks
Obituaries: Antonio Rogers
Obituaries: George A. Smith

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BASKETBALL: Generals cruise in district play

Both NCA basketball teams grabbed a pair of much-needed wins this past week in district play.

Sports Briefs
BASKETBALL: Generals cruise in district play
BASKETBALL: Cougars rebound with much-needed victories
BASKETBALL: Lady Hornets win two after loss
BASKETBALL: ‘Jackets get sweep of Lake

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Obituaries: Antonio Rogers

Antonio transitioned peacefully to his eternal home on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, a few days before… READ MORE

Obituaries: Billy Gerald Johnson
Obituaries: Antonio Rogers
Obituaries: George A. Smith
Obituaries: Bobby Brand
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Governor Tate Reeves provides updates on COVID-19 pandemic in Mississippi in Video Live-stream

Governor Tate Reeves is currently giving a briefing on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in… READ MORE

1 killed, 2 airlifted following crash
Obituaries: Antonio Rogers
Mississippi Covid-19 Update : January 19th, 2021
Mississippians are drinking at a record pace during the pandemic
Rental assistance suspended due to eviction moratorium, which isn’t always honored

Governor Tate Reeves provides updates on COVID-19 pandemic in Mississippi in Video Live-stream

Governor Tate Reeves is currently giving a briefing on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in… READ MORE

Union Community News: 2020 Christmas season
Decatur Community News: Christmas and George Washington
Decatur Community News: Hope for 2021
Man killed in fatal crash on Christmas
Celebrations: Shows, Parker to wed on Jan. 2

Deputy shot at in Newton County

Update: A previous version of this story indicated a deputy sustained a gunshot wound. Sheriff… READ MORE

Flush water systems to reduce lead levels
Man shot while driving on 489
Two in custody after chase
Newton County removed from mask order
Three injured in Newton shooting

Deputy shot at in Newton County

Update: A previous version of this story indicated a deputy sustained a gunshot wound. Sheriff… READ MORE

Flush water systems to reduce lead levels
Curry fired as police chief
Man shot while driving on 489
Two in custody after chase
Newton County removed from mask order

Opinion

Getting the Message: Psalm 15

The psalm poses the question of “Who may dwell with God?” It doesn’t simply look into the future as… READ MORE

Decatur Community News: The Rev. Larry Reed | Radical
Union Community News: The legacy of Tennessee Williams
OLD SPORTS DUDE: Career highway has many road signs along way
Our Opinion: 15 years of excellence for Brees
Brent Maze: Doesn’t take much to run for office

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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
Hargett, Williams to Wed May 23

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