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Only the shell of the former Pioneer Hospital remains in Newton after it was forced to close 10 years ago due to loss of critical funding status.

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Kristina Leach: When Washington Decisions Reach Newton County

By KRISTINA LEACH KRISTINA LEACH - Publisher
Thu,01/15/26-12:00PM, 902 Reads
After tasked with an editorial on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that recently went into effect, I took a deeper look at the current state of healthcare in Newton County.
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Baseball Roundup: Area Baseball Teams Open 2026 Season With Wins

By ROBBIE ROBERTSON ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Sports Editor
Thu,02/19/26-10:00AM, 902 Reads
The high school baseball season got under way this past week.
Here’s a roundup of last week’s games:
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The Yellowjackets kicked off the season with two games this past week, winning both contests over Choctaw Central.
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Average gasoline prices in Mississippi have fallen 4.5 cents per gallon in the last week

By PRESS RELEASE - GASBUDDY PRESS RELEASE - GASBUDDY
Mon,10/20/25-8:41AM, 897 Reads
Average gasoline prices in Mississippi have fallen 4.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.57/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 2,014 stations in Mississippi. Prices in Mississippi are 10.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 11.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
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Faithfully Speaking: Chatbot Manipulation

By L. AGNES RUSSELL L. AGNES RUSSELL - Decatur Columnist
Sun,10/26/25-9:00AM, 895 Reads
Jesus warned His disciples about these latter days, when believers are expecting His return. He told of great deception and evil falling on the population of this world, even as He inspired a wondrous anticipation of His Second Coming, not as a helpless baby but as a conquering King.
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