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Honoring Veterans

Volunteers carefully place a wreath at the gravesite of a fallen veteran during a Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, honoring the service and sacrifice of those who served our nation.

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Wreaths Across America: Veterans Honored at Memorial Cemetery

By MARTY MORGAN MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Tue,12/16/25-6:00PM, 497 Reads
One of the largest gatherings of family, friends, and community since 2020 convened on an overcast Saturday morning at the Mississippi State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton for the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony, placing evergreen wreaths on the graves of veterans and their dependents to honor their service and sacrifice.
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Agnes Russell

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Faithfully Speaking: Righteous Oaks to Celebrate 25 Years

By L. AGNES RUSSELL L. AGNES RUSSELL - Decatur Columnist
Sun,03/01/26-10:00AM, 496 Reads
September 11, 2026, will mark 25 years since the opening of Righteous Oaks, the men’s Christian ministry located in Chunky, Mississippi. Bro. David Ray Mock, Rev. Jack Giles, Pastor of Church of the Way, and Bro.
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NPD Toy Drive and Fruit Baskets

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Newton Police Leading Christmas Giving Drive

By MARTY MORGAN MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Thu,12/11/25-5:00PM, 496 Reads
The Newton Police Department is seeking help in giving back to the community this holiday season in the form of collecting toys for needy families and providing fruit baskets to area nursing homes.
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James L. Cummins

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Conservation Corner: The Wildlife Art of Adam King

By JAMES L. CUMMINS JAMES L. CUMMINS
Mon,11/24/25-7:00PM, 496 Reads
On a recent trip back home from D.C., I had boarded my plane and as the doors were being closed, I received a phone call from my friend of 30 years, Joe Azar. I grew up in Greenville, Mississippi, with Joe and his younger brother, Steve. Knowing I wouldn’t be able to talk long, I let it go to voicemail.
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Wreaths Across America: Veterans Honored at Memorial Cemetery

Faithfully Speaking: Righteous Oaks to Celebrate 25 Years

Newton Police Leading Christmas Giving Drive

Conservation Corner: The Wildlife Art of Adam King

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