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Newton County, Union, NCA delay school Tuesday

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 8,676 Reads
On Mon, 01/11/2021 - 07:28 PM

Union, Newton County Academy and Newton County Schools will be delaying classes until 10 a.m. tomorrow, Jan. 12.

Newton County Schools released the information below:

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Biewer Lumber opening new sawmill in Winona, creating 150 jobs

By From staff reports , READ MORE > 5,398 Reads
On Thu, 01/14/2021 - 10:41 AM

Biewer Lumber, headquartered in St. Clair, Mich., announced yesterday its plan to develop a state-of-the-art sawmill in Winona.

The mill, which is the company's second mill built in Mississippi, will be a $130 million investment and will bring more than 150 new jobs to Montgomery County.

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The Mississippi Supreme Court building is located across from the state Capitol in Jackson.

City of Madison files another brief in lawsuit that could overturn state's medical marijuana program before it begins

By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 4,734 Reads
On Mon, 01/11/2021 - 10:25 AM

A brief filed last week with the state Supreme Court by attorneys for the city of Madison in a case that could kill the state’s medical marijuana program before it even starts reiterates that the ballot initia

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Union Community News | Rags to riches: Eudora Welty’s story

By Matt Hennington , READ MORE > 4,710 Reads
On Sat, 01/16/2021 - 05:00 AM

Mississippi’s literary heritage does not end with William Faulkner. Although he receives most of the attention as far as Mississippi authors go, many other famous writers called Mississippi home. Eudora Welty was one of these, and her terrific writings have lasted through the years, contributing greatly to the literary culture of Mississippi.

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Snow day 2021: Send us your photos

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On Mon, 01/11/2021 - 06:35 AM

Snow has blanketed much of the Newton County area this morning, and school is out in most locations.

Newton Municipal Schools issued this statement:

Due to the Winter Weather Advisory, all Newton Municipal School District students will be participate in a virtual learning day on Monday, January 11, 2021.

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OPINION: Attack on capitol fueled by Internet conspiracy theories

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On Mon, 01/11/2021 - 05:20 PM

OPINION: Hopes for a much calmer 2021 compared to 2020 were quickly dampened by the horrific attack on our nation’s U. S. Capitol Building.

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Wicker Hails $2.377 Million Award for UMMC Connected Care Pilot Program

By Press Release - Senator Roger Wicker , READ MORE > 3,014 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 05:01 PM

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His name is Carson, he lives in Raymond, and he will officiate the national championship

By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 2,992 Reads
On Mon, 01/11/2021 - 09:55 AM

When Hinds County resident Fulton Carson takes the field Monday night for college football’s national championship game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, it is quite possible that no participant will have come further.

We’re not talking miles here.

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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : January 11th, 2021

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On Mon, 01/11/2021 - 09:11 AM

Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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UNION: Two facing charges following report

By Caroline Phillips , READ MORE > 2,518 Reads
On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 05:00 AM

On Jan. 10, two men from Dallas, Texas. were arrested on drug charges at the Chevron gas station in Union.

Union Police Officer Mitch Kennedy said a local business owner notified the police of some allegedly suspicious activity going on. The two men were accused of looking in closed businesses in Union.

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Three charged with murder of Newton man

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 18,981 Reads
On Wed, 12/23/2020 - 05:00 AM

Sheriff says more suspects could be forthcoming from death investigation

Three people have been charged with capital murder with armed robbery after a Newton man was found dead last week.

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Decatur Community News: Stargazing in Decatur this month

By by L. Agnes Russell , READ MORE > 18,560 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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Cemetery conducts Wreaths Across America

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 16,478 Reads
On Sat, 12/19/2020 - 01:15 PM

The Mississippi Veterams Memorial Cemetery in Newton held a private ceremony for the families of those interred at the site to participate in Wreaths Across America.

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These educators from the Newton Municipal elementary, middle and high schools and the career center received awards for Teacher of the Year. Pictured are, from left, Vernita Wash, Sonya Chapman, Board President Lavera Chapman, Catina Robinson, Cassandra Hardaway and Superintendent Glenda Nickson. NDSM photo

Dr. Kevin Carter, director of the Career Center, received the NMSD Administrator of the Year Award. Pictured are, from left, Board President Lavera Chapman, Carter and Superintendent Glenda Nickson. NMSD photo

NMSD announces top teachers, administrator

By Caroline Phillips , READ MORE > 13,672 Reads
On Thu, 12/24/2020 - 05:00 AM

Newton Municipal School District’s Teachers and Administrator of the Year were recognized at the December board meeting.

Cassandra Hardaway was named the Teacher of the Year for Newton Elementary as well as the Newton Municipal School District Teacher of the Year.

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Union Community News: 2020 Christmas season

By Matt Hennington , READ MORE > 13,257 Reads
On Sat, 12/26/2020 - 05:00 AM

During this time of year, Union residents celebrate Christmas. Many have been decorating, buying presents, watching Christmas movies and listening to Christmas music in preparation for Christmas day. At long last, Christmas is upon the town of Union.

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Students set to return to classroom on Jan. 11 after holidays

By Caroline Phillips , READ MORE > 12,858 Reads
On Fri, 12/25/2020 - 05:00 AM

The Newton Municipal School District held their last board meeting of the year on Dec. 14.

One of the last agenda items of the meeting was the school calendar for January-May. Tentatively, students will be returning to school on Jan. 11. They will be doing in-person learning with one day of virtual learning.

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Decatur Community News: Christmas and George Washington

By by L. Agnes Russell , READ MORE > 12,762 Reads
On Sun, 12/27/2020 - 05:00 AM

The December 2020 issue of Acts & Facts, a magazine published by the Institute for Creation Research, included an article entitled “December, Winter Weather, and Washington.” The author, Dr. James J.S.

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NEWTON: Two more charged in November shooting

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 12,320 Reads
On Wed, 12/23/2020 - 05:00 AM

Two more people have been arrested in connection with a Nov. 12 shooting in Newton.

Newton Police Chief Randy Patrick said Rhyan Young, 25, of 600 W. Church St. in Newton and Derrick Glenn, 21, of 110 N. Pilate Ave. were arrested and charged with attempted murder. Both suspects have been released on $20,000 bond.

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Mississippi unemployment rate better than national average

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On Fri, 12/18/2020 - 06:28 PM

Mississippi's unemployment rate was 6.4 percent in November, 2020 -- down a full percentage point from October's 2020 rate of 7.4 percent.

This was slightly better than the national unemployment rate of 6.7 percent. Mississippi's rate a year ago, November 2019, was 5.6 percent. Mississippi's has 24,900 fewer jobs than a year ago.

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Decatur Community News: Hope for 2021

By by L. Agnes Russell , READ MORE > 11,893 Reads
On Sun, 01/03/2021 - 05:00 AM

Two of my granddaughters, independent of each other, answered my question to them as to what I should write this week with almost exactly the same words! “Mamaw, just say, ‘I just hope 2021 will be better than 2020’! Then period. That’s all.”

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Deputy shot at in Newton County

By Thomas Howard , READ MORE > 201,408 Reads
On Sat, 07/11/2020 - 01:28 PM

Update: A previous version of this story indicated a deputy sustained a gunshot wound. Sheriff Joedy Pennington said the deputy was not hit by a gunshot.

A Newton County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot at on Saturday in the line of duty.

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Flush water systems to reduce lead levels

By Katrina McCalphia , READ MORE > 196,762 Reads
On Mon, 07/13/2020 - 04:00 AM

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Two simple, daily steps can protect Mississippi’s youngest citizens from lead poisoning.

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Curry fired as police chief

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 195,298 Reads
On Tue, 01/21/2020 - 08:44 PM

City of Newton Police Chief Harvey Curry has been terminated by the Newton Board of Aldermen during a regular meeting Tuesday night.

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Man shot while driving on 489

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 191,200 Reads
On Fri, 04/10/2020 - 03:27 PM

Two people have been charged in connection with the murder of a Choctaw tribal resident who was shot while driving down Hwy. 489 last week.

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Two in custody after chase

By Thomas Howard , READ MORE > 190,678 Reads
On Wed, 04/22/2020 - 06:00 AM

Newton County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested two men following a police chase in Newton.

Sheriff Joedy Pennington said deputies were manning a safety checkpoint within the county Saturday afternoon when the two suspects refused to stop.

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Newton County removed from mask order

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 188,808 Reads
On Fri, 05/29/2020 - 05:17 PM

Gov. Tate Reeves has decided to lift Newton County from the list of counties required to wear masks in public places.

According to a press release Friday Attala, Leake, Scott and Newton counties “are now at lower rates of transmission and can relax these social distancing measures.”

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Three injured in Newton shooting

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 185,610 Reads
On Mon, 01/27/2020 - 12:02 PM

The Newton Police Department and Newton County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a shooting Sunday night at the Newton Quick Food Mart No. 2, in which opposing parties exchanged gunfire and three people were injured.

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Parents will be able to buy items that students will need for the upcoming school year without tax beginning Friday morning.

Sales tax holiday set for this weekend

By From staff reports , READ MORE > 182,665 Reads
On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 12:41 PM

Miss. Code Ann. Section 27-65-111(bb) provides a sales tax holiday in the State of Mississippi. A sales tax holiday is a temporary period when sales taxes are not collected or paid on purchases of specific products and/or services.

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Currently there are more than 51,000 cases in Mississippi.

Newton County still seeing increase in COVID-19 cases

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 132,845 Reads
On Sun, 07/26/2020 - 03:58 PM

Newton County's COVID-19 cases have risen by a total of 20 over the last four days, putting the county's total number of cases at 472 since March 11 through July 25.

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MSU puts 98 on SEC Academic Honor Roll

By From staff reports , READ MORE > 122,826 Reads
On Sat, 07/18/2020 - 04:00 AM

STARKVILLE – A total of 98 Mississippi State student-athletes were tabbed to the 2020 Spring SEC Academic Honor Roll, the conference office announced on Friday.

Men's and women's track & field accounted for 42 selections, with 22 of those coming from the women's squad.

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Deputy shot at in Newton County

By Thomas Howard , READ MORE > 201,409 Reads
On Sat, 07/11/2020 - 01:28 PM

Update: A previous version of this story indicated a deputy sustained a gunshot wound. Sheriff Joedy Pennington said the deputy was not hit by a gunshot.

A Newton County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot at on Saturday in the line of duty.

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Flush water systems to reduce lead levels

By Katrina McCalphia , READ MORE > 196,763 Reads
On Mon, 07/13/2020 - 04:00 AM

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Two simple, daily steps can protect Mississippi’s youngest citizens from lead poisoning.

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Curry fired as police chief

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 195,299 Reads
On Tue, 01/21/2020 - 08:44 PM

City of Newton Police Chief Harvey Curry has been terminated by the Newton Board of Aldermen during a regular meeting Tuesday night.

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Man shot while driving on 489

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 191,201 Reads
On Fri, 04/10/2020 - 03:27 PM

Two people have been charged in connection with the murder of a Choctaw tribal resident who was shot while driving down Hwy. 489 last week.

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Two in custody after chase

By Thomas Howard , READ MORE > 190,679 Reads
On Wed, 04/22/2020 - 06:00 AM

Newton County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested two men following a police chase in Newton.

Sheriff Joedy Pennington said deputies were manning a safety checkpoint within the county Saturday afternoon when the two suspects refused to stop.

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Newton County removed from mask order

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 188,809 Reads
On Fri, 05/29/2020 - 05:17 PM

Gov. Tate Reeves has decided to lift Newton County from the list of counties required to wear masks in public places.

According to a press release Friday Attala, Leake, Scott and Newton counties “are now at lower rates of transmission and can relax these social distancing measures.”

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Three injured in Newton shooting

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 185,611 Reads
On Mon, 01/27/2020 - 12:02 PM

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Parents will be able to buy items that students will need for the upcoming school year without tax beginning Friday morning.

Sales tax holiday set for this weekend

By From staff reports , READ MORE > 182,666 Reads
On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 12:41 PM

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Wreck wreaks havoc on Hwy. 15

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 176,919 Reads
On Thu, 12/19/2019 - 06:33 PM

Local law enforcement were looking for a man who fled the scene on foot of a head-on collision just south of the Decatur Street intersection on Hwy. 15 in Union Thursday afternoon.