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Hello Neighbors! Welcome to the Neighbors feed! Neighbors is an easy way to make local posts and stay in contact with other members of your neighborhood. We welcome all types of posts. Everything from stray dogs & abandoned cars to block party photos (and the like) are welcome. You can pick your neighborhoods and even suggest additional ones to add. Don’t be shy. Post away! (Please note, you have to register to leave a post.)

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Demond Larkin

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Senior Spotlight: Demond Larkin

Demond Larkin is the focus for this week’s senior spotlight. Demond reflects on his high school career by sharing advice, memories, and lessons. Demond participated in FCA and HOSA. He also served as the local president for the BETA club.

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Never Ending Pollen and Storms

It’s that time of year again in Mississippi, when we can count on two things showing up right on schedule: storms and pollen. And lately, we’ve had no shortage of either.

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Union Supply. Photo by Timothy Holdiness

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Union Supply Closing its Doors After 70 Years Open

In the heart of Union, a family legacy has closed its doors.

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Madalyn “Maddie” Oliphant of Hickory reacts moments after being crowned Miss Mississippi Teen USA 2025 on Saturday, March 29, at the Pearl River Resort in Choctaw. Representing East Central Mississippi, Oliphant made history as the first African-American winner and the first titleholder from Newton County. Courtesy of Miss Mississippi Teen USA

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Oliphant Becomes First African-American Miss Mississippi Teen USA

Madalyn Oliphant of Hickory was crowned Miss Mississippi Teen USA 2025 on Saturday, March 29, during the state pageant held at the Pearl River Resort in Choctaw. Representing East Central Mississippi as Miss East Central Teen, Oliphant is a 2024 graduate of Newton County High School and currently attends East Central Community College.