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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
By From staff reports, READ MORE > 1,605 Reads
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
By Paid announcement, READ MORE > 1,776 Reads
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
By Paid Obituary, READ MORE > 1,528 Reads
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
By Paid Obituary, READ MORE > 1,633 Reads
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
By Paid Obituary, READ MORE > 1,556 Reads
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
READ MORE > 2,597 Reads
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
By From staff reports, READ MORE > 6,385 Reads
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
By Newton County School District, READ MORE > 2,987 Reads
On Tue, 01/05/2021 - 11:51 AM

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Superintendents happy with first-semester success

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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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Newton County, Union, NCA delay school Tuesday

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Three charged with murder of Newton man

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

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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
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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
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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
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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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