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Union Community News | Rags to riches: Eudora Welty’s story
By Matt Hennington, READ MORE > 1,189 Reads
On Sat, 01/16/2021 - 05:00 AM

Mississippi’s literary heritage does not end with William Faulkner. Although he receives most of the attention as far as Mississippi authors go, many other famous writers called Mississippi home. Eudora Welty was one of these, and her terrific writings have lasted through the years, contributing greatly to the literary culture of Mississippi.

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Weekly Newsletter - From the Desk of Commissioner Brent Bailey
By Press Release - PSC Commissioner Brent Bailey, READ MORE > 1,490 Reads
On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 05:05 PM
Bellow is a statement from PSC Commissioner Brent Bailey:
This week’s newsletter provides a peek into the 2021 Legislative Session and identifies several bills that I will be monitoring through the general session that could impact customers, certain utilities or the Commission.
 

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SALTER: Wicker’s certification vote showed character, courage and loyalty to the Constitution
By Sid Salter - Mississippi State University, READ MORE > 1,012 Reads
On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 04:02 PM

OPINION column by: Sid Salter

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Getting the Message: Isaiah 61:1-3
By by Chris Shelton, READ MORE > 2,867 Reads
On Sun, 01/10/2021 - 05:00 AM

If you were a Jew in Israel at the time of Jesus, you were waiting for the long-expected Messiah promised in God’s word. You would have been familiar with the book of Isaiah which is rich in Messianic prophecies. In the first three chapters of Luke we find prophecies of Christ from Isaiah fulfilled.

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Decatur Community News: Things we need to do
By by L. Agnes Russell, READ MORE > 7,121 Reads
On Sun, 01/10/2021 - 05:00 AM

There are some important subjects we need to know about, especially in this new year. If you have been reading this column even a little bit, you might guess I am bound to be thinking of something spiritual and biblical.

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Chunky Community News: The right side of history
By by Brett Campbell, READ MORE > 3,089 Reads
On Sat, 01/09/2021 - 05:00 AM

As a student of history, occasionally an odd tidbit stands out and catches my eye and interest.

From 500 years ago comes this strange ban I'm willing to bet most people have either not heard of or haven't paid much attention to -- the Great Wood Ban of Amsterdam.

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Statement on the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol Riot - Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus
By Angela Turner Ford - Mississippi Senator, READ MORE > 2,555 Reads
On Fri, 01/08/2021 - 09:44 AM

Peaceful protests and other forms of advocacy can be useful tools to move our nation forward. The acts we witnessed yesterday, however, were a complete disgrace to the democracy and values most of us stand for as Americans.

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Capitol riot brings shame to GOP/Pence chose well but sadly late
By Tim Kalich, READ MORE > 2,465 Reads
On Thu, 01/07/2021 - 10:00 AM

OPINION:

Donald Trump put his vice president, Mike Pence, in a tough spot. He publicly pressured Pence to attempt an illegal ploy to overturn Joe Biden’s victory in the Electoral College.

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Unacceptable in our democracy
By Jack Ryan, Enterprise-Journal, READ MORE > 2,429 Reads
On Thu, 01/07/2021 - 09:46 AM

Everyone understands that President Donald Trump’s most passionate supporters believe that election fraud in several states cost him a second term in office. But after a bunch of them burst into the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, the question to ask is why they did it.

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COLUMN: Meandering through decades of journalism, people, places and memories
By Austin Bishop | Special to the Appeal, READ MORE > 3,661 Reads
On Thu, 01/07/2021 - 05:00 AM

Welcome to the Old Sports Dude farewell tour. After 45 years in the newspaper business — most of it covering sports on all levels in Mississippi — this week begins my final year as a journalist.

 

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Superintendents happy with first-semester success

It’s no secret that since the beginning of March 2020, schools across the country have had to learn… READ MORE

Celebrations: Waltons celebrate 50th anniversary
Let it snow for a while
Obituaries: Bobby Brand
Obituaries: Margaret Dale Stampley
Obituaries: Geneva Boutwell Munn

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2020 Newton County Appeal All-Area Defense

The Newton County Appeal has released is 2020 All-Area Football Team. Below are the members of the… READ MORE

LB: Miguel Evans
DL: John O’Neal
DL: Cameron McDonald
DL: Kalvin Dinkins
Grady’s Tigers rebound to have memorable season

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Obituaries: Bobby Brand

A private graveside service for Bobby Ray Brand was held on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at 3 pm, at Pine… READ MORE

Obituaries: Margaret Dale Stampley
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Newton County, Union, NCA delay school Tuesday

Union, Newton County Academy and Newton County Schools will be delaying classes until 10 a.m.… READ MORE

Decatur Community News: Things we need to do
Biewer Lumber opening new sawmill in Winona, creating 150 jobs
City of Madison files another brief in lawsuit that could overturn state's medical marijuana program before it begins
Snow day 2021: Send us your photos
Getting the Message: Isaiah 61:1-3

Three charged with murder of Newton man

Sheriff says more suspects could be forthcoming from death investigation Three people have been… READ MORE

Decatur Community News: Stargazing in Decatur this month
Cemetery conducts Wreaths Across America
Mississippi Covid-19 Update : December 18th, 2020
Mississippi PSC Orders Major Reductions in Power Generation
NMSD announces top teachers, administrator

Deputy shot at in Newton County

Update: A previous version of this story indicated a deputy sustained a gunshot wound. Sheriff… READ MORE

Flush water systems to reduce lead levels
Curry fired as police chief
Man shot while driving on 489
Two in custody after chase
Newton County removed from mask order

Deputy shot at in Newton County

Update: A previous version of this story indicated a deputy sustained a gunshot wound. Sheriff… READ MORE

Flush water systems to reduce lead levels
Curry fired as police chief
Man shot while driving on 489
Two in custody after chase
Newton County removed from mask order

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Union Community News | Rags to riches: Eudora Welty’s story

Mississippi’s literary heritage does not end with William Faulkner. Although he receives most of… READ MORE

Weekly Newsletter - From the Desk of Commissioner Brent Bailey
SALTER: Wicker’s certification vote showed character, courage and loyalty to the Constitution
Getting the Message: Isaiah 61:1-3
Decatur Community News: Things we need to do
Chunky Community News: The right side of history

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Celebrations: Vance, May to wed on Jan. 16

Mrs. Terri Weed Vaughn is pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of her daughter, Alaina Paige… READ MORE

Celebrations: Yarbrough-Smith marry
Brand, Sellars to wed July 17
Hollingsworth, Ellis to wed June 27
Brock, Vincent to Wed June 6
Brand, Donegan to Wed May 23

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