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Pictured are some of the extrication tools the Union Fire Department recently purchased. Caroline Phillips/The Appeal

By Caroline Phillips, READ MORE > 1,122 Reads
On Wed, 04/07/2021 - 09:00 PM

The Union Fire Department recently received an upgrade on a vital piece of machinery.

With the approval from Mayor Welch and the Union Board of Aldermen, the department was able to purchase new “Jaws of Life” rescue tools.

According to Volunteer Fire Chief Dale Yates, this upgrade was a highly needed item for the dept.

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EDUCATION: Computer science to be offered statewide

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On Wed, 04/07/2021 - 08:00 PM

The state of Mississippi will soon be enhancing the way students are learning about computer science due to a bill that was recently passed by the state legislature.

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NEWTON: Loose Caboose coming this week

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On Wed, 04/07/2021 - 05:00 PM

The wait is almost over for the much-anticipated Loose Caboose Arts and Crafts Festival. Being held in Newton, the festival will be happening this weekend on April 9 and 10.

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COVID-19

NEWTON: Mask mandate lifted in Newton

By Caroline Phillips, READ MORE > 682 Reads
On Wed, 04/07/2021 - 01:05 PM

Newton’s city-wide mask mandate has been lifted.

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Loose Caboose officially returning

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On Fri, 04/02/2021 - 06:00 AM

Among the carnival rides, dinosaur exhibit and car show, the Loose Caboose Arts and Crafts Festival in Newton has a whole myriad of activities for the whole family to enjoy.

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Steve Nelson addresses the football team last week after he was announced as the headmaster, football coach and athletic director. NCA photo

EDUCATION: Nelson to wear multiple hats at Newton Academy

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On Fri, 04/02/2021 - 05:00 AM

With the addition of Steve Nelson as Newton County Academy’s new headmaster, the school will also be filling two more positions with the new hire.

Nelson, along with being the headmaster, will be NCA’s new head football coach and athletic director.

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Nick Smith, back left, is the new principal at Union Middle School. His family includes his wife, Kim; son, Colt; and daughter, Ryann. Submitted Photo

EDUCATION: Smith returns to Union to lead middle school

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On Wed, 03/31/2021 - 06:00 PM

With the school year coming to a close in the next few months, Union Middle School will be gaining a new principal for the 2021-2022 school year.

Nick Smith, who is a native of Union, will fill the principal position at UMS.

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SUPERVISORS: Newton County set to get $4M in COVID-19 stimulus

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On Wed, 03/31/2021 - 04:00 PM

With the American Rescue Plan Act being signed into law recently by President Joe Biden, counties and parishes across the country will be receiving crucial funding.

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SUPERVISORS: Sheriff to apply for JAG grant program

By Caroline Phillips, READ MORE > 1,567 Reads
On Fri, 03/26/2021 - 07:00 AM

The approval for the Newton County Sherriff’s Office to apply for a new grant was among the items voted on at the Newton County Board of Supervisors meeting on March 18.

With a unanimous vote, the NCSO will be able to apply for a new JAG grant.

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UNION: Local resident looks to spread cheer this Easter

By Caroline Phillips, READ MORE > 1,489 Reads
On Fri, 03/26/2021 - 06:00 AM

Union resident Deandre McDonald is looking to give back to his community yet again. Over the past few years, McDonald has orchestrated numerous events for the children in Union, free of charge.

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