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Larry Roberts

Retired Judge Larry Roberts appointed to assist 8th Circuit Court

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On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 04:26 PM

People who have confirmed cases of COVID-19 and do not quarantine could face felony charges.

Health Officer mandates people with COVID-19 to quarantine or face punishment

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On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 04:03 PM

Today State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs MD, MPH, issued a statewide order for the Isolation of Individuals Diagnosed with COVID-19 effective immediately.

The Order – issued to everyone living in Mississippi – stipulates that anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 must immediately isolate at home.

Pearl River announces plans for reopening

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On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 03:45 PM

CHOCTAW — Pearl River Resort, owned and operated by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (MBCI), today announced plans for the phased reopening of its Bok Homa Casino and Golden Moon Hotel & Casino properties.

NCSD sets rules as school reopens

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On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 03:45 PM

The Newton County School District finalized its procedures for returning to school during a special called meeting on Thursday, just four days before school reopened on Monday.

Take a look at flag proposals

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On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 03:16 PM

Anybody who paid attention to the recent debate over the Mississippi flag should enjoy looking at the 2,700 proposals that residents submitted for its replacement.

McMillan edges Bounds for Newton club title

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On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 05:00 AM

The Newton Country Club Men’s Club Tournament was held July 25 and 26.

Here are the results from the tournament:

Championship Flight: Brent McMillan* 69-73-142; Ross Bounds* 74-69-143; Brandon Gray* 73-71-144; Jim Humphreys* 74-73-147; Joel Nelson* 73-74-147; Lake Thoms* 74-79-153

Arrests for July 29, 2020

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On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 05:00 AM

The following arrests were reported for July 17-26 in Newton County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Newton County Jail. All suspects should be presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.

State Supreme Court orders masks to be worn in all courtrooms

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On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 05:00 AM

Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Randolph on Thursday ordered that masks be worn by everyone in all courtrooms in the state to protect against the spread of COVID-19.

Randall Grierson

Grierson named director of Choctaw Tribal Schools

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On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 05:00 AM

CHOCTAW – On Wednesday, July 22, Randy Grierson began his new role as Director of the Choctaw Tribal Schools.

Parents will be able to buy items that students will need for the upcoming school year without tax beginning Friday morning.

Sales tax holiday set for this weekend

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On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 01:41 PM

Miss. Code Ann. Section 27-65-111(bb) provides a sales tax holiday in the State of Mississippi. A sales tax holiday is a temporary period when sales taxes are not collected or paid on purchases of specific products and/or services.

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