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Building Strength

Ryan Mott of Decatur competes in recent strongman event. Mott travels to St. George, Utah, in May for the World Strength Games.

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Decatur: Mott to Compete Among Strongest in the World at Competition in Utah

By MARTY MORGAN MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Tue,02/24/26-6:00PM, 480 Reads
A local bodybuilder is preparing to take his talents to the national stage after receiving an invitation to compete in the World Strength Games in St. George, Utah.
Ryan Mott, from Decatur, will make his way to Utah in May for the multi-day competition, featuring some of the heaviest and most challenging events in the strongman world.
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Newton Baskteball: Lady Tigers End Regular Season Undefeated in District Play

By ROBBIE ROBERTSON ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Sports Editor
Wed,02/11/26-10:00AM, 479 Reads
The Newton Lady Tigers finished their run through district play with two more wins this past week.
The Lady Tigers beat Lake 46-23 on Tuesday and then beat Scott Central 41-35 to finish unbeaten in district play and win the regular season.
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Fighting Back Flames

Fire fighters work to douse the flames that reignited Wednesday morning.

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Newton: First Responders Battle Early Morning Structure Fire

By MARTY MORGAN MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Wed,02/18/26-3:02PM, 475 Reads
Local first responders battled a fire at a vacant home in Newton early Wednesday morning, only to be called back hours later after the smoldering embers reignited.
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Newton County: Fire Officials Call For Awareness After Hectic Week of Brush Fires

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Wed,02/18/26-5:00PM, 474 Reads
Newton County volunteer fire departments faced an intense period of activity last week, with volunteers responding to a surge of brush and wildland fires amid dry, windy conditions typical of February in Mississippi.
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