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Supreme Court allows Mississippi to require age verification on social media like Facebook and X
By MARK SHERMAN AND LINDSAY WHITEHURST
Sun,08/17/25-2:00PM , 871 Reads
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused for now to block enforcement of a Mississippi law aimed at regulating the use of social media by children, an issue of growing national concern.

The justices rejected an emergency appeal from a tech industry group representing major platforms like Facebook, X and YouTube.
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Community Calendar
By STAFF REPORTS
Fri,08/15/25-12:00PM , 1,616 Reads
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Newton Municipal Schools hold Meet the Tigers Community Day

The Newton Municipal School District is holding their Meet the Tigers Community Day on Friday, Aug. 15, from 5:30-8 p.m at Morgan Field. Admission is $5. Meet the many Newton Athletic Teams, Pee Wee Sports Teams, and enjoy games and a live DJ.

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Submitted Photo | The American Legion in Hickory recently held their Annual Barbecue Plate Fundraiser.

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American Legion Thanks Community for Fundraiser Turnout
By STAFF REPORTS
Thu,08/14/25-10:00AM , 808 Reads
Thanks to all the people in the community who purchased Squealers BBQ plates for our annual Fundraising Event. There were a little over 600 plates purchased during the event, besides business and individual donations and over 300 plates delivered to business in Newton, Decatur & Meridian, besides individuals deliveries.
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Church Events
By STAFF REPORTS
Fri,08/08/25-12:45PM , 700 Reads
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Fall Revival Day at Sylvester United Methodist Church

We cordially invite you to our Annual Fall Revival Day on Sunday, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m. Speaker will be Pastor William “Bill” Flowers of Newton Friendship M.B. Church in Walnut Grove. Your presence will help make this program the blessing God intends it to be.
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