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Union High Undefeated

Union High School’s Yellowjackets charge onto the field with energy and pride as cheerleaders rally the crowd behind them. The Jackets recently wrapped up an undefeated regular season and are headed to the first round of playoffs Friday night continuing their road to Starkville and a shot at championship glory.

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10-0 and Unbreakable: Union Claims First Perfect Season in School History

By ROBBIE ROBERTSON ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Sports Editor
Wed,11/05/25-10:00AM, 4,861 Reads
The Union Yellowjackets finished off a perfect regular season with another win on Thursday night.
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Cory Antonius Taylor, of Newton, was arrested and charged with felony possession of marijuana while in possession of a firearm following a checkpoint on Scanlan Street and Richardson Street.

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Holiday Checkpoint in Newton Leads to Arrest

By STAFF REPORTS STAFF REPORTS
Fri,01/09/26-3:00PM, 4,774 Reads
The Newton Police Department conducted various checkpoints on Friday, Dec. 26, leading to the arrest of a Newton man, according to a Newton Police Department press release.
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Kratum Newton County

An ordinance banning the use, purchase, possession, distribution, and sale of Kratom was adopted by the Newton County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 6.

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Newton County Board of Aldermen: Ordinance Banning Kratum Adopted

By MARTY MORGAN MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Fri,10/17/25-6:00PM, 4,498 Reads
The use, purchase, possession, distribution, and sale of Kratom within Newton County is now banned in the county after the Newton County Board of Supervisors voted to approve adopting the proposed ordinance during their October 6 board meeting.
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Newton County Weekly Arrest Report Released

By KRISTINA LEACH KRISTINA LEACH - Publisher
Mon,11/24/25-8:39AM, 4,496 Reads
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly booking report, detailing all arrests processed through the Newton County Jail over the past seven days.
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