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Superintendents happy with first-semester success

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On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 05:00 AM

It’s no secret that since the beginning of March 2020, schools across the country have had to learn as they go when it comes to virtual learning. Many new procedures and protocols have had to be adopted in order to keep students and teachers safe during the pandemic. Schools in Newton County have also had to traverse down this unknown path.

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UNION: Two facing charges following report

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On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 05:00 AM

On Jan. 10, two men from Dallas, Texas. were arrested on drug charges at the Chevron gas station in Union.

Union Police Officer Mitch Kennedy said a local business owner notified the police of some allegedly suspicious activity going on. The two men were accused of looking in closed businesses in Union.

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Board talks about tax billing concerns

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On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 05:00 AM

The issues Newton County has had with Three Rivers Billing was one of the main topics discussed at the board of supervisors meeting on Jan. 4

Three Rivers Billing handles the solid waste bills the county sends out. The county tax collector May Bender has started handling the collections for those bills.

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Judge Mark Duncan signs the official documents after swearing in Judge Caleb May on Wednesday. May will preside as a judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Mississippi, which covers Newton, Neshoba, Leake and Scott counties. Jason Dyess/Fourth and Goal Photography

May sworn in as circuit judge

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On Wed, 01/06/2021 - 05:00 AM

Faith, family, friends helped May on journey

A swearing in ceremony was held for newly elected Circuit Judge Caleb May on Dec. 30 at the Neshoba County Justice Court.

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Deborah Parker worked closely with the Board of Supervisors during her time as comptroller. From left: Charles Godwin, Jackie Johnson, Kenneth Harris, Deborah Parker, Steve Seale and Charles Moulds. Caroline Phillips/The Appeal

Parker honored for service

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On Wed, 01/06/2021 - 05:00 AM

Deborah Parker celebrated her retirement with friends, family and coworkers at a surprise party thrown for her at the Newton County Courthouse.

Parker has been the comptroller for Newton County for 31 years. She said that being the comptroller entails several different things that she was tasked with taking care of.

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County distributes $100k for new radios

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On Wed, 12/30/2020 - 05:00 AM

At the Newton County Board of Supervisors Dec. 7 meeting, the board voted to allocate money to each fire department for the purchase of new radios and pagers. Each of the 10 fire departments received $10,000 to spend.

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The Union High School band marches during the Christmas Parade. The Christmas events are the only event Union was able to have during 2020. Brent Maze/The Appeal

UNION: Welch praises resilience of town through pandemic

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On Wed, 12/30/2020 - 05:00 AM

With the end of 2020 quickly approaching, some have started to reflect on how the year went. It can easily be said that it has not been an easy year. Many areas of our lives have been affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The town of Union has experienced many of the consequences from the pandemic.

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Supervisors discuss state inmates, direct deposit, garbage fees at meeting

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On Fri, 12/25/2020 - 05:00 AM

The Newton County Board of Supervisors held their last meeting of 2020 on Dec. 17.

The following list are some of the items discussed during the meeting:

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Students set to return to classroom on Jan. 11 after holidays

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On Fri, 12/25/2020 - 05:00 AM

The Newton Municipal School District held their last board meeting of the year on Dec. 14.
One of the last agenda items of the meeting was the school calendar for January-May. Tentatively, students will be returning to school on Jan. 11. They will be doing in-person learning with one day of virtual learning.

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These educators from the Newton Municipal elementary, middle and high schools and the career center received awards for Teacher of the Year. Pictured are, from left, Vernita Wash, Sonya Chapman, Board President Lavera Chapman, Catina Robinson, Cassandra Hardaway and Superintendent Glenda Nickson. NDSM photo

NMSD announces top teachers, administrator

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On Thu, 12/24/2020 - 05:00 AM

Newton Municipal School District’s Teachers and Administrator of the Year were recognized at the December board meeting.

Cassandra Hardaway was named the Teacher of the Year for Newton Elementary as well as the Newton Municipal School District Teacher of the Year.

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