Official Journal of Newton County, Mississippi.
Newton County, MS
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The Mississippi State Board of Education recently approved Newton County School District and Union Public School District as new Districts of Innovation, empowering the districts to pilot creative instructional strategie... newtoncountyappeal.com/educa…
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It was a stars and stripes kind of evening last Friday as the Union Chamber of Commerce Chamber Banquet made it’s much anticipated return after a five-year hiatus.... newtoncountyappeal.com/union…
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In recognition of the recently announced “A” accountability rating for the 2024-25 school year, the district’s students, faculty, and staff filled the stands and did their part in the cheering on the celebration. I... newtoncountyappeal.com/educa…
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An editorial by The Greenwood Commonwealth: Athletes should have to pay taxes on NIL deals.... newtoncountyappeal.com/nil-n…
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An editorial opinion by The Greenwood Commonwealth: There are many reasons why Mississippi should resist making mobile sports betting legal. A big one is the numbers don't add up.... newtoncountyappeal.com/numbe…
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District play began this week for most area teams as they returned from spring break with a full slate of games. ... newtoncountyappeal.com/baseb…
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The area tennis teams continued their strong play this past week.... newtoncountyappeal.com/tenni…
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America’s Fastest-Growing Grocer, ALDI, Opens Second Meridian Store ... newtoncountyappeal.com/ameri…
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Newton County won all three games it played last week, beating three opponents by a combined score of 42-0.... newtoncountyappeal.com/lady-…
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Funeral Services for Tanesha Renay Wilkins were held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Greentee Community Center in Forest, MS. Eulogy was by Robert Johnson.... newtoncountyappeal.com/obitu…
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Services for Ms. Eula Spears were held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Milling Funeral Home of Union. Bro. William Savell officiated. Burial was in the New Ireland Cemetery.... newtoncountyappeal.com/obitu…
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Drawing inspiration from her students, a local teacher has released her debut children’s book, titled The Little Lantern That Lost His Glow.... newtoncountyappeal.com/local…
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This week in our local Community Calendar: ECCC hosts their 2026 Business, Education and Healthcare Expo; the Newton County Cattlemen's Association Meeting; the Newton County 4-H will host a Shooting Sports Competition; ... newtoncountyappeal.com/commu…
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Mr. Jennings Bryan Vance, 98, of Newton, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Newton County. ... newtoncountyappeal.com/obitu…
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Alan Norman Trotter, age 73, and a longtime resident of Morganton, North Carolina, and resident of Newton County since 2010, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026 under the professional care and supervision of Hilltop Man... newtoncountyappeal.com/obitu…
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Today we celebrate the life of Willis Ray Arrington. He was a father, a brother, a well dressed uncle, and the son of the late Curtis and Vermell Arrington. Born on November 22, 1965, in Meridian, MS.... newtoncountyappeal.com/obitu…
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The tenth week of the 2026 Regular Session has concluded. The Mississippi House of Representatives continued to work on Senate legislation ahead of key deadlines. The House considered measures including public safety, he... newtoncountyappeal.com/house…
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Mississippi sits along one of North America's most critical flyways, making spring migration a spectacular phenomenon that transforms our skies and landscapes each year. As winter loosens its grip, millions of birds funn... newtoncountyappeal.com/conse…
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In Galatians 2:1-10, Paul is writing to churches who have been subjected to false teaching by those requiring Gentiles to be circumcised and to keep the law of Moses in order to be saved. So, Paul recounts a time when he... newtoncountyappeal.com/getti…
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