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Barbara Savell Honored by WoodmenLife for 75 Years of Membership

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Fri,04/03/26-10:00AM, 921 Reads
WoodmenLife Chapter 624 member Barbara Savell (center) was presented a Certificate and 75-year pin by her sister, Chapter President Shirley Murphy (left). Chapter Treasurer Linda Massey (right) and Secretary Charles Massey (not pictured) were present for the presentation. Ms.
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Newton County Academy’s John Hardy tracks down a fly ball in the outfield for the out.

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Baseball Roundup: Jackets Sweep Quitman to Open District Play, Lake Clobbers Scott Central

By ROBBIE ROBERTSON ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Sports Editor
Wed,03/25/26-2:00PM, 916 Reads
District play began this week for most area teams as they returned from spring break with a full slate of games.
Union, Lake and Sebastopol all opened district play and came away with a pair of wins over their opponents.
Here’s a roundup of last week’s action.
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Obituary: Ricky Norton

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Tue,04/07/26-2:00PM, 884 Reads
Ricky Norton, age 69, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026. He was born October 28, 1956.
He is survived by his mother, Jerrie Norton; sisters, Debbie Terrell and Jennifer Sneed; and his brother, Johnny Norton; and numerous nephews and nieces. Ricky is preceded in death by his father, James Norton and his brother, William Norton.
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Newton High School senior Ayana Fortenbury signed to continue her softball and academic career at Coahoma Community College last week.

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Newton High School: Fortenbury Signs with Coahoma

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Wed,04/15/26-10:00AM, 878 Reads

Newton High School hosted a scholarship signing for senior Ayana Fortenbury, who signed to continue her softball and academic career at Coahoma Community College. The signing marks the next step in her athletic journey and academic future.

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