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Joyner graduates from fire academy
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Fri,10/22/21-3:30PM , 5,602 Reads
Firefighter Zachary K. Joyner of the Newton Fire Department has graduated Class 193 from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter I-II course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson. Joyner was a class lieutenant in the firefighter class 193 and was among the 24 members who have graduated the course.
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Attorney Memorialized By The Mississippi Bar
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On Tuesday, October 12, The Mississippi Bar held the 93rd Annual Memorial Service before the Mississippi Supreme Court in the Chambers of the Supreme Court building in Jackson. In the past, family and friends have attended in person. This year, due to concerns about COVID-19, the ceremony was held virtually.
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Bethany Poston poses for a photo with the thin red line U.S. flag she created from used fire hoses. | Submitted Photo

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UNION: Poston creates firefighter flag for UVFD
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Thu,10/21/21-4:21PM , 5,292 Reads
The Union Fire Department unveiled a new piece of artwork at its fire station last week that was created out of fire hoses.

Bethany Poston, who is a member of the Union Fire Department, wanted to create this American Flag with the “thin red line.” Here is her story in her own words:
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Members of the NCHS Swim Team at North State Championships include, from left, Coach Anthia Olmstead, Maya Olmstead, Lauren Hopkins, Ashlin Round, Lily Kate Collison, Mary Lee Gregory, Ashlee McCall, Parker Lang, Dylan Neal, Landon McConnell, Logan Usry, Easton Baker and Coach Bryan Olmstead. | Submitted Photo

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11 swimmers head to state
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Wed,10/20/21-4:39PM , 5,587 Reads
On Saturday, Newton County swim team competed in the MHSAA North State Championships in Cleveland against 16 other schools. Newton County sent 11 swimmers with individual qualifying times and four relays. Many swimmers swam fast enough to advance to the State Championships to be held on October 23, 2021, in Tupelo.
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