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Chunky Community News: Expressing thanks for God's blessings

By Brett Campbell , READ MORE > 5,003 Reads
On Sat, 11/21/2020 - 05:00 AM

I have had some very weird dreams lately.

I won't bother trying to relate them because the bits I remember make absolutely no sense to an awake, sane individual. But I do recall another dream I had several years ago that also made no sense to me -- until several days later.

Taylor Duncan and Laurel Breland sign scholarships surrounded by their families and coaches. Jason Tune/The Appeal

Duncan, Breland sign scholarships

By Robbie Robertson , READ MORE > 4,743 Reads
On Wed, 11/25/2020 - 05:00 AM

Friday was a big day for the Lake High School softball program.

The Lady Hornets had two players sign to play softball in college.

Lake’s Taylor Duncan signed to play at Southeastern Louisiana as a utility player while Laurel Breland signed with Copiah-Lincoln Community College.

Opinion: Mail in voting plus ballot harvesting a bad combination

By Wyatt Emmerich , READ MORE > 3,741 Reads
On Sun, 11/22/2020 - 01:54 PM

I was okay with the idea of mail-in voting until I learned what ballot harvesting was.

Ballot harvesting is the practice of finding people who don't have much interest in voting and persuading them to let an outside party fill out their ballot for them. It's a vote by proxy, if you will.

Decatur Community News: This world is not my home

By by L. Agnes Russell , READ MORE > 3,172 Reads
On Sun, 11/22/2020 - 05:00 AM

For several days now, a particular song has kept coming to my mind. “No More Night” by Walter S. Harrah, sung by David Phelps, is about the future home of believers in Jesus. Following is the first part of this inspiring song:

Union Community News: The 2020 Union High School Band Showcase

By Matt Hennington , READ MORE > 3,102 Reads
On Sat, 11/21/2020 - 05:00 AM

During this time of year, many people feel the joys, or perhaps terrors, of the fall semester. Union residents typically enjoy football games, band contests and other fall sports. The students who participate in these sports enjoy playing them and competing in them as well; this is one of the most anticipated times of the year.

While the CDC recommends getting your flu shot by the end of October, officials say that it’s never too late to be vaccinated. Submitted photo

Why people should immunize during influenza season

By From staff reports , READ MORE > 3,045 Reads
On Sat, 11/21/2020 - 05:00 AM

OXFORD – As the world waits for a COVID-19 vaccine, a University of Mississippi health expert urges everyone to have themselves vaccinated for influenza.

Mask mandate returns for Neshoba County, Newton County not included

By From staff reports , READ MORE > 2,937 Reads
On Tue, 11/24/2020 - 05:45 PM

JACKSON — Neshoba County has met the criteria once again to have a mask mandate reinstated. Newton County does not qualify at this time for the mask mandate set forth by the Safe Recovery executive order.

Getting the Message: Acts 2:42-47

By by Chris Shelton , READ MORE > 2,392 Reads
On Sun, 11/22/2020 - 05:00 AM

The snapshot of the church we have in this passage is one of joy and bliss. Many things in our culture have diminished commitment to the church. Luke’s account of the church reminds us of the inestimable value of belonging to Christ’s church and that the source of God’s blessing is in the church.

Police blocked off Maple Street while they were investigating a shooting on Nov. 12. Two people have been arrested and are facing charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault. Jason Tune/The Appeal

NEWTON: Two charged with shooting

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 2,259 Reads
On Wed, 11/25/2020 - 05:00 AM

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

Kenyon Clay is wrapped up by the Taylorsville defense Friday night in a playoff loss. Karen Williams/Special to The Appeal

FOOTBALL: UNION 37, TAYLORSVILLE 65 | Second half dooms ‘Jackets

By Robbie Robertson , READ MORE > 2,207 Reads
On Mon, 11/23/2020 - 01:50 PM

Wren’s Union finishes season with 9-3 record

Union football coach Jordan Wren told his team that Taylorsville would come out strong in both halves and the key to the game was surviving those outbursts.

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The U.S. Highway 90 bridge that connects Pass Christian with Bay St. Louis was rebuilt after 2005's Hurricane Katrina.

Groups say Mississippi needs more spending on infrastructure

By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 17,683 Reads
On Mon, 11/09/2020 - 03:45 PM

The refrain in the first day of hearings by the state Senate Transportation Committee was the same: We need more money for pressing needs in the state.

The committee held hearings Thursday and Friday at the state Capitol seeking answers on how to best fund the state’s infrastructure requirements.

Pictured are some of the contraband items discovered last week during a raid of Unit 26 at the Mississippi State Penitentiary. (MDOC photos)

Concrete drill, drugs, phones found in contraband raid at Parchman

By Special to The Sun-Sentinel , READ MORE > 16,671 Reads
On Fri, 11/06/2020 - 08:23 PM

JACKSON – In an effort to rid Mississippi prisons of gang-related financial control, a search team of prison staff and investigators raided Unit 26 at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman last week.

Editorial: Vote yes for the new flag

READ MORE > 14,857 Reads
On Thu, 10/29/2020 - 02:51 PM

Mississippians have a chance to vote for a new flag. We should seize the chance to close a chapter on our history and move forward. It’s the right thing to do.

Police are on the scene of an apparent shooting off West Church Street in Newton. | Jason Tune

Police on scene of incident

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 13,843 Reads
On Thu, 11/12/2020 - 03:20 PM

Police are on the scene of an apparent shooting in Newton this afternoon, according to witnesses on the scene.

Agencies including the Newton Police Department and the Newton County Sheriff's Department have closed a street off West Church Street in Newton to investigate the incident.

Melissa Cox, owner of Clip Itz, cuts locks of hair from Mary Beth Thomas. These locks will be donated to create wigs for cancer patients. | Caroline Phillips/The Appeal

Above are the locks cut from Mary Beth Thomas. | Caroline Phillips/The Appeal

NEWTON: Local hair stylist donates hair

By Caroline Phillips , READ MORE > 13,611 Reads
On Thu, 10/29/2020 - 05:00 AM

For 13 years, hair stylist Mary Beth Thomas has chosen to give back to those in need whenever she gets a hair cut. Once her hair is long enough, Thomas gets it cut and sends the hair off to be made for wigs for people that are in need of one.

Newton Alderwoman Linda Wash and Alderman Bob Bridges | Brent Maze/The Appeal

Wash, Bridges complete training

By From staff reports , READ MORE > 13,342 Reads
On Sat, 10/31/2020 - 05:00 AM

Newton Alderwoman Linda Wash and Alderman Bob Bridges have graduated from the Basic Level of the Certified Municipal Official (CMO) program sponsored by the Mississippi Municipal League.

Religion Column: Who is on the Lord’s side?

By by L. Agnes Russell , READ MORE > 12,941 Reads
On Sun, 11/01/2020 - 05:00 AM

In March of this year, news outlets reported that only 6% of American Christians have a Biblical worldview of life.

Newton cancels trick-or-treating

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 12,599 Reads
On Fri, 10/30/2020 - 03:43 PM

The City of Newton will not have trick-or-treating for the 2020 fall season, but the Newton Chamber of Commerce will have its drive-through trick-or-treating event from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday.

However, children in Decatur and Union can continue with their trick-or-treating plans.

Election results for Nov. 4, 2020

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 11,911 Reads
On Tue, 11/03/2020 - 07:22 PM

Below are the unofficial results from the 2020 General Election in Newton County.

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An Election Season Tale, Part 2

By Jim Parson, a/k/a J. Kelley Williams, Jr. , READ MORE > 11,834 Reads
On Mon, 11/02/2020 - 02:54 PM

As I picked up my order at Broad Street on a gorgeous afternoon a couple of weeks back and walked outside to find a table, my pals Ben and Sam beckoned me over to join them. They were apparently in the middle of a word association game.

Sam: “Nick Saban.”

Ben: “Miracle worker.”

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Deputy shot at in Newton County

By Thomas Howard , READ MORE > 146,461 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.

Flush water systems to reduce lead levels

By Katrina McCalphia , READ MORE > 141,825 Reads
On Mon, 07/13/2020 - 04:00 AM

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

Curry fired as police chief

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 140,376 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.

Wreck wreaks havoc on Hwy. 15

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 138,451 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.

Man shot while driving on 489

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 136,443 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.

Two in custody after chase

By Thomas Howard , READ MORE > 135,852 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.

Newton County removed from mask order

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 133,979 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.”

Three injured in Newton shooting

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 130,951 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.

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 > 127,868 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.

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

Newton County still seeing increase in COVID-19 cases

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 91,316 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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Deputy shot at in Newton County

By Thomas Howard , READ MORE > 146,462 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.

Flush water systems to reduce lead levels

By Katrina McCalphia , READ MORE > 141,826 Reads
On Mon, 07/13/2020 - 04:00 AM

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

Curry fired as police chief

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 140,377 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.

Wreck wreaks havoc on Hwy. 15

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 138,452 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.

Man shot while driving on 489

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 136,444 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.

Two in custody after chase

By Thomas Howard , READ MORE > 135,853 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.

Newton County removed from mask order

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 133,980 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.”