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Sworn In and Ready to Lead: City of Decatur Mayor and Board of Aldermen
By MARTY MORGAN
Tue,07/08/25-6:00PM , 3,576 Reads
The Town of Decatur held their swearing-in ceremony on June 25, where Mayor Lea Ann Rushing and the Board of Aldermen took their oaths. From left, Luke Little, Kay Chamber, Mayor Lea Ann Rushing, Michal Harris, Bill Johnston, and Lynn Hayes.

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Mississippi's Tax-Free Weekend is July 11-13.

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Tax-Free Weekend: Back to School Savings
By MARTY MORGAN
Tue,07/08/25-5:00PM , 1,557 Reads
School is right around the corner, and this weekend is a great opportunity to save money while buying school supplies as this weekend is the 2025 Tax-Free Weekend for back-to-school items in Mississippi.
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Decatur Mayor Lea Ann Rushing | Marty Morgan, Copyright 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Decatur: Mayor Rushing Ready To Serve
By MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Wed,07/02/25-7:00PM , 1,871 Reads
As a retired Senior Master Sergeant from the Mississippi Air National Guard, Lea Ann Rushing knows what it means to serve. As part of a family that serves, it just comes naturally.
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First responders after capturing the alligator found on Bethel Roberts Road in Newton. Pictured, from left, JC Collins (NFD), Austin Woodridge (Game & Fish), Hunger Vance (NFD), Jacob Kelly (NFD), Daniel Boyd (NCSD), Justis Lillie (NCSD), and Brandon Lahr (NCSD). Not pictured: Dale Yates (NFD/UFD). | Submitted Photo

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See Ya’ Later Alligator
By MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Wed,07/02/25-6:00PM , 1,267 Reads
First responders from the Newton County Sheriff’s Department and Newton Fire Department teamed up with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks on Friday to safely capture and relocate an unexpected visitor—a 7-foot, 10-inch alligator.
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