Mike Hurst speaks at the Neshoba County Fair in 2015.

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On Thu, 01/07/2021 - 06:52 PM

Mike Hurst, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, announced Thursday that he has submitted his resignation to President Donald J. Trump and Acting Attorney General Jeffrey A. Rosen and will leave the Department of Justice on January 19, 2021.

Hurst, a native of Hickory, was appointed by Trump in June 2017.

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Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson announces next Wild Hog Control Program application period

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On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 05:00 AM

JACKSON – Today, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced that the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) will begin accepting a new round of applications for its Wild Hog Control Program (WHCP) on Wednesday, April 7.

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Correction

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On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 05:19 PM

In the April 7, 2021, edition of The Newton County Appeal, the arrest report has charges transposed for Terrence Moore and Mekos Moore.

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Arrests

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

Correction: The charges for Terrence Moore and Mekos Moore were printed incorrectly in the Newton County Appeal. The charges listed below are correct. The Newton County Appeal regrets the error and is happy to set the record straight.

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HEALTH: Gov. Reeves signs bill that will improve access to eyecare for Mississippians

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On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 05:00 AM

House Bill 1302, signed by Governor Tate Reeves on Wednesday, will greatly expand the scope of practice for Mississippi optometrists and provide citizens with better access to eyecare beginning as early as July of this year.

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From left, Brandon Goodin, Shianne White and Marlon Boyd

UNION: Local tied to Philly murder

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

A Union woman has been arrested and charged with capital murder of a Philadelphia man, according to Philadelphia Police.

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Lunch menus

School Lunch Menus

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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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Election results for April 6, 2021

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On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 08:45 AM

The cities of Union, Newton and Hickory held its primary elections for several offices today.

The polls will close at 7 p.m. We will update the results as soon as possible tonight. Here are the races on the ballot today:

City of Union

Mayor – Republican Primary

Brad Capps - 167 (run-off)

John Evans - 20

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ECCC Warriors

Sports Briefs: ECCC Warrior Golf Classic Fundraiser Returns May 14 to Dancing Rabbit

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On Tue, 04/06/2021 - 03:00 PM

Registration is already underway for the 18th Annual Warrior Golf Classic scheduled for Friday, May 14, on the Azaleas Course of the Dancing Rabbit Golf Club in Choctaw.

Proceeds from the tournament support the scholarship program at East Central Community College, and during the last tournament more than $12,000 was raised.

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Sports Briefs

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On Tue, 04/06/2021 - 03:00 PM

Union takes down Northeast Lauderdale

The Union Lady Yellowjackets only got in one game last week as they took a run-rule win over Class 4A Northeast Lauderdale.

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