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Former Newton County head softball coach Justin Chaney.

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Newton County School District: High School Softball Coach No Longer with District

By MARTY MORGAN MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Wed,02/11/26-11:23AM, 7,376 Reads
Editors's Note: In the Feb. 11, 2026 print edition of The Appeal, the following article mistakenly stated that NCSD Superintendent Brooke Sibley said in a statement that former softball head coach Justin Chaney was "released" by the school district. In fact, the statement read that the former head coach was no longer with the district.
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Filling Empty Space

DSV Global Transport and Logistics will open a new distribution center in the former La-Z-Boy warehouse on Scanlan Street, bringing dozens of new jobs and fresh economic activity to the Newton community.

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Newton: New Jobs on the Way as Distribution Center To Locate in Newton

By MARTY MORGAN MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Tue,01/27/26-6:00PM, 6,209 Reads
A major new economic development is on the horizon for the Newton community, as a global transport and logistics company prepares to open a distribution center in town.
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Tyler Hansford

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Tyler Hansford: Strengthening Public Schools vs. Fragmenting Funding - Our Concerns with HB 2

By TYLER HANSFORD TYLER HANSFORD
Thu,01/29/26-12:00PM, 4,485 Reads
House Bill 2 is a sweeping proposal that touches nearly every aspect of public education in Mississippi. It deserves careful, topic-by-topic consideration, not slogans, shortcuts, or political talking points.
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Obituary: Jennifer Jones

By PAID OBITUARY PAID OBITUARY
Fri,01/30/26-6:00PM, 3,023 Reads
April 29, 1977 - January 24, 2026
Jennifer Jones was born on April 29, 1977 in Meridian, MS, to the late Nina Lou Jones and Leroy Lofton, who raised her with love, strength and unwavering support. From a young age, she displayed a vibrant spirit, a kind heart and a natural ability to bring joy to those around her.
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Newton County School District: High School Softball Coach No Longer with District

Newton: New Jobs on the Way as Distribution Center To Locate in Newton

Tyler Hansford: Strengthening Public Schools vs. Fragmenting Funding - Our Concerns with HB 2

Obituary: Jennifer Jones

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