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Brett Campbell

Chunky Community News: Finding comfort in God’s love

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On Sat, 04/10/2021 - 05:00 AM

I had an unidentified bush at the edge of my deck.

It looks like a large rose bush, but since it was not yet time for new growth, I didn't know what type of rose it was. So, I turned to an app on my phone to identify plants.

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Pictured from Left to right: Jacob Bond (Newton CareMed), Wesley Chapman, Braxton Kelly, Lee Hollingsworth, Gracie Humphreys, Belle Hollingsworth, Brooklyn Ellis, Ashley Barrett, Asten Russell, Taylor Garrison, Ashley Smith, Carlee Bess Williams, Clayton Cooper (Decatur CareMed). Honor Society is sponsored by Melanie Hamrick. Student Council is sponsored by Tiffany Williams

Newton County Academy student council donates to CareMed

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On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 07:00 AM

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The I Got You program on March 26, 2021. The 8th grade class sponsored by Tiffany Williams participated in the IGU program Friday morning. It looked a bit different, but the message was the same. Left to right:Aidan Reed, Garrett Copeland, Harrison Wall, Hunter Massey, Cory Smith, Morgan Herrington, Destiny Gay, Sophia Collins, Lillian Nutt (Back row), Grace Pennington, Kennedy Gunter, Jacob Kelly, Sydnee Cosgrove, Landry Parks, Bentley Rose, Addison Mathis, Piper Collins, Slayden Hollingsworth, Ty Thrash, Sara Smith (Care Lodge) Amanda Creekmore (CMRC) Mr. Frankie Johnson (CMRC)

I Got U visits NCA campus

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On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 06:00 AM

The I Got You program on March 26, 2021. The 8th grade class sponsored by Tiffany Williams participated in the IGU program Friday morning. It looked a bit different, but the message was the same.

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Chief Raymond Overstreet with Decatur Volunteer Fire Dept. and Melanie Hamrick with Newton County Academy unload cases of drinks and other supplies at the DVFD station donated by the NCA Honor Society. Students and staff donated much needed supplies as a way to give back to their community and to say thank you to fire and EMS departments for what they do. The DVFD was very thankful for the donation and commend the students, and all involved for recognizing the department’s efforts to keep the community safe. Submitted photo

DECATUR: NCA students donate supplies to local fire dept.

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On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 07:00 AM

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Newton County Farm Bureau 2nd grade coloring contest winner Landen Kennedy and his teacher Ms. Chance. Landen received $25.00 and will be entered in the Mississippi Farm Bureau statewide contest. Submitted photo

EDUCATION: Newton County student wins coloring contest

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On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 06:00 AM

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Photo courtesy Shonda Nance Photography

McMullan wins DYW

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On Wed, 04/07/2021 - 07:00 PM

Alyssa McMullan was selected as this year’s Distinguished Young Woman of Newton County during its scholarship program Saturday. Pictured are, from left, front row: Little Sisters: Kaitlyn Harrison, Carlee Bess Williams, Embrey Reese, and Delshaun Thomas; Back Row: Xan Tucker, Abbye Chertkow, Alyssa McMullan, Bralynn Newell, and Jordan Mack.

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NEWTON: Loose Caboose coming this week

By Caroline Phillips, READ MORE > 504 Reads
On Wed, 04/07/2021 - 05:00 PM

The wait is almost over for the much-anticipated Loose Caboose Arts and Crafts Festival. Being held in Newton, the festival will be happening this weekend on April 9 and 10.

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Lunch menus

School Lunch Menus

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 431 Reads
On Wed, 04/07/2021 - 03:00 PM

Union Public School Breakfast Menu 4/7

Thursday 4/8-Option 1: Breakfast Pizza; Option 2: Pop-Tart or Donuts

Friday 4/9-Option 1: Sausage Biscuit; Option 2: Pop-Tart or Donuts

Monday 4/12-Option 1: Mini Waffles; Option 2: Pop-Tart or Donuts

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Courtney Gill, a graduate from Leake Academy, is an engineering major. EC Photo

COLLEGE: ECCC students named to PTK All-Mississippi Academic Team

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On Wed, 04/07/2021 - 06:00 AM

East Central Community College sophomores Brian Pace of Collinsville and Courtney Gill of Carthage were named to the 2021 Phi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Community College Academic Team.

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Nina Miles

ECCC to induct 6 new student Hall of Fame Members

By ECCC media relations, READ MORE > 667 Reads
On Tue, 04/06/2021 - 05:00 PM

Six new inductees will join the East Central Community College Student Hall of Fame during the annual Awards Ceremony scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday, April 22, in Huff Auditorium on the Decatur campus.

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