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Top Three in the Land

Pictured is the Union Cheer Team sporting their bronze medals. Front row, left to right: Aspen Lovern, Hannah Pullin, Maggie Atkinson, Ann-Hadli Ezell, and Ashlyn Pullin. Second row, left to right: Braylee Graham, Sadie Adkins, Joely Kate Adkins, Brooklyn Darby, Macie Parker, and Zakiya Hunter. Third row, left to right: Destiny Moulds, Julia Harrison, Posey Edmondson, Rylee Pullin, and Makenlee Yeager.

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2026 UCA National High School Cheerleading Championships: Union Cheer Team Earns Bronze In Nationals

By MARTY MORGAN MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Tue,02/03/26-6:00PM, 1,641 Reads
The Union Yellowjacket Cheer Team earned bronze medals over the weekend after finishing in third place in the 2026 UCA National High School Cheerleading Championships in Orlando, Florida.
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Photo by Rory Doyle

Governor's Arts Awards

Pictured is Dottie Armstrong with her fellow honorees from Thursday’s evening awards ceremony. Seated in the front is Greg Harkins (Excellence in Traditional Craft). Standing, from left, is Armstrong, Heather Christian (Excellence in Music Composition), Mississippi Symphony Conductor Crafton Beck (the symphony received Excellence in Performing Arts) , Jesse Robinson (Lifetime Achievement), Governor Tate Reeves, Elee Reeves, and Mississippi Symphony Executive Director Janet Reihle.

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Newton: Armstrong’s Impact on Generations of Students Recognized by MS Arts Commission

By MARTY MORGAN MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Tue,02/17/26-5:00PM, 1,608 Reads
Newton’s own Dottie Armstrong was one of 5 honorees at the 2026 Mississippi Arts Commission’s Governor’s Arts Awards in Jackson on Feb. 12., each honored for their contributions to the arts.
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Lady Generals head coach Cory Cleveland talks strategy with his team during a timeout in the North State Tournament.

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Newton County Academy Basketball: Lady Generals Win Two in Class 2A North State Tournament

By ROBBIE ROBERTSON ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Sports Editor
Wed,02/11/26-12:00PM, 1,581 Reads
The Newton County Academy girls basketball team get to play for another week.
The Lady Generals won two games in the Class 2A North State Tournament last week, beating Deer Creek 52-16 and Indianola 32-24. They then lost 55-28 to Central Holmes and 34-26 to Manchester in the Division II bracket.
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Photo by Marty Morgan, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

Walking on Air

Newton County’s Byron Pruitt brought the crowd to its feet with this dunk as the Cougar pulled away to a 68-39 win over the Tigers.

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Newton County Basketball: Lady Cougars Dominate, Boys Defeat Tigers

By ROBBIE ROBERTSON ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Sports Editor
Wed,01/28/26-10:00AM, 1,577 Reads
The Newton County Lady Cougars continued their strong play with a pair of double-digit wins last week.
The Lady Cougars beat Newton 41-29 and then dominated Leake Central 57-10 on Friday.
The Cougars split their two games, beating Newton 68-29 but falling 59-44 to Leake Central.
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2026 UCA National High School Cheerleading Championships: Union Cheer Team Earns Bronze In Nationals

Newton: Armstrong’s Impact on Generations of Students Recognized by MS Arts Commission

Newton County Academy Basketball: Lady Generals Win Two in Class 2A North State Tournament

Newton County Basketball: Lady Cougars Dominate, Boys Defeat Tigers

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