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Timothy Holdiness: Protect Our Seniors: Crack Down on IRS Impersonation Scams
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS - Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
Thu,06/20/24-11:00AM , 721 Reads 50,600 Statewide
As part of ongoing efforts to safeguard our senior community, the IRS recently issued a warning about a surge in impersonation scams targeting older adults in Mississippi and across the nation. These fraudsters, pretending to be government officials, aim to steal sensitive personal information and money by exploiting fear and deceit.
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Education: Mississippi Third Grade Reading Scores Slightly Decline, Newton County Leads
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS
Wed,06/19/24-6:00PM , 1,033 Reads
The Mississippi Department of Education announced that 75.7% of 31,787 third graders passed the initial reading assessment for the 2023-24 school year, slightly below last year's 76.3% but above the pre-pandemic rate of 74.5%.
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Union: Luke Rush Shines at National BETA Convention
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS - Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
Tue,06/18/24-6:00PM , 2,266 Reads
Union Middle School's Luke Rush, Mississippi’s Jr. BETA President, recently returned from the National Beta Convention in Savannah, Georgia, where he campaigned for National Jr. BETA President. Although he didn't secure the national title, Luke's journey and achievements have inspired many in his community.
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Timothy Holdiness: The Negative Impact of Postal Rate Increases on Local Newspapers
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS - Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
Thu,06/13/24-1:00PM , 734 Reads
In recent months, local newspapers across the country have faced a significant challenge: the increasing cost of postage. For small-town newspapers like The Newton County Appeal, these rate hikes threaten our ability to deliver timely and affordable news to our readers.
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