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Superintendents happy with first-semester success

By Caroline Phillips, READ MORE > 473 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 05:00 AM

It’s no secret that since the beginning of March 2020, schools across the country have had to learn as they go when it comes to virtual learning. Many new procedures and protocols have had to be adopted in order to keep students and teachers safe during the pandemic. Schools in Newton County have also had to traverse down this unknown path.

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Let it snow for a while

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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 02:22 PM

Newton County residents got to enjoy a snow day on Jan. 11.

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Delbert and Sandra Walton

Celebrations: Waltons celebrate 50th anniversary

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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 02:22 PM

Delbert and Sandra Walton of Lawrence, Miss. celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.

They celebrated with family and friends with a drive-through reception at Pine Ridge Baptist Church in Lawrence.

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Obituaries: Bobby Brand

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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 02:11 PM

A private graveside service for Bobby Ray Brand was held on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at 3 pm, at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Newton County. Mr. Brand, 72, died on Jan. 2, 2021, at River Region Hospital in Vicksburg, Miss.

Bobby was a hard-working man who loved his family and friends and will be missed.

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Obituaries: Margaret Dale Stampley

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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 02:11 PM

Margaret Dale Stampley, 66, of Hickory, Miss., passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at Anderson's Regional Medical Center in Meridian, Miss. She was born Friday, Jan. 29, 1954, in Dothan, Alabama.

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Obituaries: Geneva Boutwell Munn

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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 02:11 PM

Geneva (Boutwell) Munn, 97, of Decatur, Miss. passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, at J G Alexander Nursing Center. She was born Jan. 27, 1923. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church and former member of Bouie St. Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, Miss. and First Baptist of Petal, Miss.

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Newton County, Union, NCA delay school Tuesday

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 7,757 Reads
On Mon, 01/11/2021 - 07:28 PM

Union, Newton County Academy and Newton County Schools will be delaying classes until 10 a.m. tomorrow, Jan. 12.

Newton County Schools released the information below:

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Belhaven University is Searching for Young Writer to Award Full-Ride Scholarship

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On Fri, 01/08/2021 - 09:41 AM

Belhaven University is honoring alum and well-known author Angie Thomas ‘11 by helping young aspiring writers in a major way. The Angie Thomas Writers Scholarship will provide a full-ride scholarship to one incoming creative writing major and additional scholarship awards to other applicants.

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Fredrick Walker

Walker named new Chevron refinery general manager

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On Thu, 01/07/2021 - 05:00 AM

Fredrick Walker, formerly Vice President, Downstream Strategy Planning & Technology at Chevron, has assumed the position of General Manager of the El Segundo Refinery following the retirement of Henry Kusch. In this role, Mr.

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Third grader Hannah Lin, a Distance Learner at Newton County Elementary School, earned her 100 AR points during the second nine weeks and got the opportunity to sign the 100 Club bench. Kelli Poole is the NCES Librarian. Submitted photo

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

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On Tue, 01/05/2021 - 11:51 AM

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