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Tennis Roundup: Newton County Clinches District Championship, Generals Roll

By ROBBIE ROBERTSON ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Sports Editor
Wed,04/01/26-11:00AM, 760 Reads
It was another productive week for area tennis teams.
Newton County won all four of its matches and clinched the 5-4A district championship while Newton County Academy won both of its matches. Union won two out of three matches and dropped its first match of the season to 3A power St. Andrew’s.
Here is a roundup of the action.
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ECCC to Host Screening of “Everlasting: Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers”

By STAFF REPORTS STAFF REPORTS
Fri,03/27/26-5:00PM, 756 Reads
East Central Community College will host a special screening of Everlasting: Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers on Tuesday, April 7, at 1:30 p.m. in Huff Auditorium on the Decatur campus.
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The 4th Annual Newton County Heritage Festival is set for 12-6 p.m. this Saturday at the Newton County Alternative School, located at 273 10th Avenue in Decatur. There will be live entertainment, vendors, and an assortment of activities throughout the day.

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Decatur to Host Heritage Festival and Downtown Bunny Hop This Saturday

By MARTY MORGAN MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Thu,04/02/26-5:00PM, 754 Reads
Decatur will be hopping with activity this Saturday, April 4, as the town plays host to the Newton County Heritage Festival and the Broad Street Bunny Hop.
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Arrests

By STAFF REPORTS STAFF REPORTS
Thu,04/02/26-4:00PM, 754 Reads
The following arrests were reported for March 20 - 26 in Newton County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Newton County Jail. All suspects should be presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.
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