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

By From staff reports , READ MORE > 10,295 Reads
On Mon, 01/18/2021 - 03:01 PM

Governor Tate Reeves is currently giving a briefing on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in Mississippi.

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Biewer Lumber opening new sawmill in Winona, creating 150 jobs

By From staff reports , READ MORE > 8,617 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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Union Community News | Rags to riches: Eudora Welty’s story

By Matt Hennington , READ MORE > 8,194 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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Decatur Community News: Growing up in Decatur

By by L. Agnes Russell , READ MORE > 7,002 Reads
On Sun, 01/17/2021 - 05:00 AM

Many people know Debbie Gibbs, a native of Decatur. I knew her both at Clarke-Venable Baptist Church and while teaching at Newton County High School. That lady has been a blessing to all who have ever known her.

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

By Press Release - Senator Roger Wicker , READ MORE > 5,949 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 05:01 PM

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DPS Most Wanted list proves successful with multiple captures in under a week

By Sarah Ulmer, Y'all Politics , READ MORE > 4,264 Reads
On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 08:21 PM

On January 8, the Department of Public Safety in coordination with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation released a Most Wanted List with 10 individuals who were of high priority to be detained in Mississippi.

Since releasing the list, five of those individuals have already been apprehended.

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Getting the Message: Isaiah 51:3

By by Chris Shelton , READ MORE > 3,349 Reads
On Sun, 01/17/2021 - 05:00 AM

This past year was a difficult year for our country, our communities, our families, and the same could be said for people around the world. It was also difficult for the church.

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Weekly Newsletter - From the Desk of Commissioner Brent Bailey

By Press Release - PSC Commissioner Brent Bailey , READ MORE > 3,347 Reads
On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 05:05 PM

Bellow is a statement from PSC Commissioner Brent Bailey:

This week’s newsletter provides a peek into the 2021 Legislative Session and identifies several bills that I will be monitoring through the general session that could impact customers, certain utilities or the Commission.

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State Health Department announces all of its vaccine appointments are booked

By Alex Rozier - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 2,927 Reads
On Thu, 01/14/2021 - 10:21 AM

The state Department of Health announced Wednesday that all of its appointments to administer vaccines are booked and no additional doses are available at this time.

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Survey shows almost half in MS May Decline COVID-19 Vaccine

By From staff reports , READ MORE > 2,799 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 05:00 AM

Mississippians Explain Their Votes for Biden or Trump, Still Back Early Voting Expansion

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Three charged with murder of Newton man

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 21,212 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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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 > 15,739 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 > 15,337 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 > 14,916 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 > 14,815 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 > 14,386 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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Decatur Community News: Hope for 2021

By by L. Agnes Russell , READ MORE > 13,922 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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Former Mississippi Gov. William Winter speaks during a charity roast in his honor to benefit journalism education, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2015. Photo Credit: Anthony Warren

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Reflections on Gov. William Winter's final speech at the Neshoba County Fair

By Christopher Davis , READ MORE > 13,727 Reads
On Mon, 12/21/2020 - 03:59 PM

The late Gov. William Winter delivered his last speech at the Neshoba County Fair in 2014. Christopher Davis, who was covering the Fair that year for News Mississippi, captured the entire speech on audio. Now news director for WIBC in Indianapolis, Davis reflects on that final interaction with the legendary governor.

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Man killed in fatal crash on Christmas

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 13,188 Reads
On Mon, 12/28/2020 - 12:13 PM

A man was killed early Christmas morning when his vehicle crashed off the side of Hwy. 80 just west of Newton.

Newton County Coroner Danny Shoemaker identified the victim as Jeffrey Alan Hunter, 50. The victim had a Meridian address on his license, but the Mississippi Highway Patrol identified the victim’s residence as Forest.

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Governor Reeves Announces Additional COVID-19 Measures, Mask Mandate in 78 of 82 Counties

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On Tue, 12/22/2020 - 03:09 PM

Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced additional COVID-19 measures in an effort to keep Mississippians safe during this holiday season. The Executive Orders that are in place are set to expire on Friday, January 15th, 2021.

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Deputy shot at in Newton County

By Thomas Howard , READ MORE > 205,366 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 > 200,724 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 > 199,248 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 > 195,141 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 > 194,624 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 > 192,755 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 > 189,549 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 > 186,608 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 > 135,766 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 > 125,751 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 > 205,367 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 > 200,725 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 > 199,249 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 > 195,142 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 > 194,625 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 > 192,756 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 > 189,550 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 > 186,609 Reads
On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 12:41 PM

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Wreck wreaks havoc on Hwy. 15

By Brent Maze , READ MORE > 178,893 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.