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Arrests

By STAFF REPORTS STAFF REPORTS
Thu,02/05/26-5:00PM, 919 Reads
The following arrests were reported for Jan. 23 - 29 in Newton County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Newton County Jail. All suspects should be presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.
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Photo by Marty Morgan, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

Machell Frazier, Ryan Oakley, Shannon Moore taking the oath of office for the first ever elected Newton Municipal School District Board of Education on January 13, 2025. Not pictured is Raymond Boutwell and Jo Beth Bounds, who took the oath before the meeting. Appeal photo/Marty Morgan

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2025: A Year That Shaped Newton County

By STAFF REPORTS STAFF REPORTS
Wed,12/31/25-6:00PM, 918 Reads
2025 was quite the year in Newton County, bringing a wide range of happenings from January through December. From a chaotic first school board meeting, to a historic football regular season, we’ve given it our all to bring you the best in local coverage.
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Union Basketball: Yellowjackets Fall to Pisgah and St. Andrews

By ROBBIE ROBERTSON ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Sports Editor
Thu,01/22/26-9:00AM, 914 Reads
The Union basketball teams continued to struggle in district play as both squads lost a pair of games last week.
The Union girls lost 46-32 to St. Andrews and 62-40 to Pisgah while the Union boys lost 52-37 to Pisgah and 64-13 to St. Andrews.
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Celebrating 80 Years of Keeping Decatur Connected!

By KRISTINA LEACH KRISTINA LEACH - Publisher
Thu,11/20/25-8:17AM, 910 Reads
Join us as we honor Decatur Telephone Company, proudly serving our community since 1945! For eight decades, they’ve been answering the call with connection, community, and care.
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