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Murder's in the Heir

Union High School’s cast and crew of Murder’s in the Heir are bringing live theater back to campus after a multi-year hiatus. The student production will be performed Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. and Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the UHS cafeteria.

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Union Public School District: Drama Club Brings Live Theater Back with Interactive Murder Mystery

By MARTY MORGAN MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Tue,02/17/26-6:00PM, 1,516 Reads
After a several-year hiatus, Union High School Drama Club is bringing live theater back to campus with a production of the murder mystery Murder’s in the Heir. Showtimes for the production, with a cast and crew made up of 9th through 12th grade students, is scheduled for Friday, February 20, at 6 p.m., and Saturday, February 21, at 2 p.m.
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Brayson Jefferson led Newton County with 17 points in the Cougars win against West Lauderdale.

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Newton County Basketball: Cougars Defeat W. Lauderale, Fall at Choctaw Central

By ROBBIE ROBERTSON ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Sports Editor
Wed,02/04/26-2:00PM, 1,405 Reads
Both Newton County basketball teams split a pair of games last week.
The Cougars took a big 56-34 win over rival West Lauderdale but fell 59-52 to Choctaw Central.
The Lady Cougars also beat West Lauderdale 58-15 and fell to Choctaw Central 66-38.
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Union High School Scholarship Signing Ceremony

Pictured during the ceremony, from left, is Aidan Davis, Zie Buckley, Jordan Smith, Denver McCoy, Myilan Moore, Deandre Kinkaid, and Jacob Freeman.

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National Signing Day: Seven Yellowjacket Student Athletes Ink Scholarships

By MARTY MORGAN MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Thu,02/12/26-2:00PM, 1,289 Reads
Union High School held a scholarship signing ceremony on Feb. 4 for seven student athletes who signed to take their talents to the next level.
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Newton City League Champs

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Newton City League Basketball: Tigers Win Championship

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Thu,02/19/26-9:07AM, 1,288 Reads
The Lady Tigers, coached by Josh Wansley, recently won the Newton City League Championship game by a score of 60-29. The champs ended the season with a 11-2 record.
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Union Public School District: Drama Club Brings Live Theater Back with Interactive Murder Mystery

Newton County Basketball: Cougars Defeat W. Lauderale, Fall at Choctaw Central

National Signing Day: Seven Yellowjacket Student Athletes Ink Scholarships

Newton City League Basketball: Tigers Win Championship

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