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Blair Boatner receives her grab-and-go lunch in the lunchroom.

The Cougar News: Published under the direction of the Newton County School District

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On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 06:00 AM

A native of Newton County, Mack Robinson was a standout basketball player for Hall of Fame coach Frank Hodges at Hickory High School before taking his talents to East Mississippi Junior College and ultimately going on to become a very successful boys’ and girls’ basketball coach within the Mississippi prep ranks. EMCC Photo

Hickory native joins CC Sports Hall of Fame

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On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 06:00 AM

SCOOBA – East Mississippi Community College alumnus Malcolm “Mack” Robinson, a longtime successful boys’ and girls’ basketball coach within the Mississippi prep ranks, has become the College’s most recent inductee into the Mississippi Community College Sports Hall of Fame.

Brenda Harper participates in the Hwy. 15 Yard Sale in the spring of 2019. Vendors will be set up at spots along Hwy. 15 from Newton to Louisville to participate in the bi-annual sale. Homeowners along and close to Hwy. 15 are also encouraged to have yard sales during this weekend. Appeal File Photo

BUSINESS: Hwy. 15 Yard Sale returns next week

By Caroline Phillips, READ MORE > 3,103 Reads
On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 06:00 AM

The bi-annual Highway 15 Yard Sale’s second event of the year will be happening on Oct.1-4.

The event spans from Newton to Louisville. Vendors set up along the route and sell to shoppers.

Vendors will be opening around 7 or 8 a.m. each day and closing once the sun sets.

School Lunch Menus

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On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 06:00 AM

Newton Municipal Schools Breakfast Menu

Thursday 9/24- Pancake on Stick, Pop Tart & Cereal, Juice/Milk

Friday 9/25- Pancakes, Pop Tart & Cereal, Juice/Milk

Monday 9/28- Sausage Biscuit, Pop Tart & Cereal, Juice/Milk

Tuesday 9/29- French Toast Sticks, Pop Tart & Cereal, Juice/Milk

Registration underway for on-campus, online terms

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On Tue, 09/15/2020 - 01:30 PM

Registration continues for Fall 2020 Intensive Term II on-campus, online, and four-week online courses at East Central Community College in Decatur.

The last day to register for on-campus courses in the Fall 2020 Intensive Term II is Thursday, Oct. 8. Classes begin on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Reeves: Limitations eased on social gatherings, businesses and restaurants

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On Mon, 09/14/2020 - 01:42 PM

Gov. Tate Reeves announced that he is extending the social distancing measures under the Safe Return order but relaxing restrictions due to the state’s improvement on new COVID-19 cases.

Remembering 9/11/01

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On Fri, 09/11/2020 - 01:29 PM

Nineteen years ago today, 19 knife-weilding terrorists hijacked four commercial planes and crashed two planes into the World Trade Center's twin towers and crashed one into the Pentagon. The fourth plane crashed in a field in Shanksville, Pa., a flight that was suspected to used in attack on another target in Washington, D.C.

Three charged in death of Newton woman

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 30,575 Reads
On Wed, 09/09/2020 - 06:05 PM

Three people are in custody after a Newton woman was killed Sunday at a home on Pecan Road.

Sheriff Joedy Pennington said the suspects were arrested in connection with the murder of Marian Roncali, 44.

Carlos Roncali, 46, was arrested and charged with kidnapping and capital murder.

Suspect charged in weekend shooting

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On Wed, 09/09/2020 - 03:50 PM

The Newton Police Department has arrested a man in connection with a shooting that occurred late Saturday night.

Former Newton officer hurt in on-duty crash

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On Wed, 09/09/2020 - 03:49 PM

A former Newton Police officer and Newton County Sheriff’s deputy was involved in a crash early morning Sept. 2 in Jasper County while responding to a call.

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