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Catching Snowflakes
A big hit with kids at Christmas Around the Courthouse was the snow machine.

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Decatur: Christmas Around the Courthouse Fun For All
By STAFF REPORTS
Fri,12/26/25-12:00PM , 534 Reads
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce hosted Christmas Around the Courthouse on Saturday, Dec. 13. Pictured below are scenes from the festive community event.

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Education: Southern Miss Announces Local Graduates in the Fall 2025 Class
By STAFF REPORTS
Fri,12/26/25-10:00AM , 503 Reads
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) awarded undergraduate, graduate and specialist degrees to approximately 1,300 students during its fall 2025 commencement ceremonies held Dec. 11-12 on the Hattiesburg campus. Area USM graduates include:

Decatur-Matthew Lamar Cheatham (Master of Science).
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Arrests
By STAFF REPORTS
Thu,12/25/25-4:00PM , 1,072 Reads
The following arrests were reported for Dec. 12 - 18 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.
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Newton County 911
By STAFF REPORTS
Thu,12/25/25-2:00PM , 352 Reads
The following are 911 calls reported for Dec. 15 - 21 in Newton County by the Newton County Dispatch Office.

Nature of Call (Total Calls Received)

911 False Call (21)

911 Repeat Call (12)

911 Transfer (19)

Alarm Fire (5)

Alarm Burglary (11)

Alarm Medical (1)

Animal Call (5)
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