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Unemployment Rate Jumps in May, Ending Record Low
By MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Wed,07/03/24-3:45PM , 907 Reads
After registering a 34-year low unemployment rate in April, Newton County's rate climbed back up nine-tenths of a point in May, according to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.
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Fourth of July Celebrations
By MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Tue,07/02/24-1:54PM , 810 Reads
Turkey Creek Waterpark was decorated over the weekend with flags and banners in preparation for the July 3 Independance Day Fireworks Show. Park Manager Pam Engle and her staff were assisted by a couple of campers, Chris Ferguson and William Henderson, to get the park ready for the big day. The Independence Day Fireworks Show begins at 9 p.m.
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Walter Gardner, third from right, poses with his family, l-r, Matthew Jordan (grandson), Sean Gardner (grandson), Darryl Jordan (son-in-law), Amy Gardner (daughter), Dr. Jennifer Gardner Jordan (daughter), and Aaron Jordan (grandson). | Marty Morgan, Copyright 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Newton County: Surprise Celebration for Walter Gardner's Legacy
By MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Wed,06/26/24-7:00PM , 767 Reads
Expecting to meet his family for dinner that evening, Walter Gardner walked into a packed room full of family and friends on June 15. They were there to celebrate the life and legacy of the former Newton County supervisor and election commissioner.
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South Decatur Mercentile is currently gearing up for its reopening in mid-July. | Marty Morgan, Copyright 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Decatur: South Decatur Mercantile To Return Under Guidance of Local Businessman
By MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Wed,06/26/24-6:00PM , 8,093 Reads
After closing its doors seven months ago, the South Decatur Mercantile is set to be resurrected by a local businessman who wants to return to his hometown the eatery that so many enjoyed.
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