East Central Community College will host two Preview Days in August for dual credit high school students.
East Central Community College recognized 57 graduates of its High School Equivalency program last Tuesday in Vickers Auditorium on the Decatur Campus. Of the 57 graduates, 30 attended the commencement exercises, which featured live music from Louisville-based gospel group “Predestined” and a keynote address from Maj. Gen.
Here is the weather briefing provided by the Newton County EMA:
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The Newton County Emegency Management Agency has issued the following statement regarding Hurricane Barry’s landfall today:
Editor’s Note: The Newton County Appeal is taking an in depth look at the races during the 2019 Primary Election on Aug. 6. The following responses were provided by the candidates via a political questionnaire. They have been edited for grammar and spelling, but no language has been changed.
Newton County is expecting to collect more property taxes next year as the assessed valuations for 2019-20 show a rise of almost $3 million in property values.
In a regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, Tax Assessor May Bender told the board the increases were in large part due to expansion projects at ESCO/Weir and Biewer Lumber.
Members of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians chose Cyrus Ben as their new Tribal Chief last Tuesday in a runoff election between Ben and incumbent Phyliss J. Anderson.
Red, white and blue dominated the sky Thursday at Turkey Creek Water Park as the second annual Firework Show got underway shortly after 9 p.m.
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will have a new tribal chief.
Cyrus Ben defeated incumbent Phyllis Anderson unofficially 2,068-1,109.
Check the July 10 edition for more on this developing story.
Editor’s Note: The Newton County Appeal is taking an in depth look at the races during the 2019 Primary Election on Aug. 6. The following responses were provided by the candidates via a political questionnaire. They have been edited for grammar and spelling, but no language has been changed.
