The Newton County Appeal

09/06/2026

In a combined effort, East Central Community College and William Carey University are making it easier for ECCC graduates to take their next step toward a bachelor’s degree.

09/06/2026

A federal appeals court rejected constitutional claims brought by Jackson, Mississippi, residents who alleged city officials exposed them to lead in their drinking water and misled them about its safety.

09/06/2026

In Galatians 5:19-21, the apostle Paul writes to Gentile Christians in Galatia who when they first heard and believed the gospel had rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord (Acts 13). They were “running well” in their faith, but false teaching hindered their walk with the Lord (Galatians 5:7).

In Galatians 5:19-21, the apostle Paul writes to Gentile Christians in Galatia who when they first heard and believed the gospel had rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord (Acts 13). They were “running well” in their faith, but false teaching hindered their walk with the Lord (Galatians 5:7...

09/06/2026

I never dreamed the Supreme Court would ever overturn a longstanding decision on any subject, let alone abortion in 2022! Many people had spent a lot of years–from 1973 until 2022–praying and working hard to accomplish this feat. Surely, the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v.

I never dreamed the Supreme Court would ever overturn a longstanding decision on any subject, let alone abortion in 2022! Many people had spent a lot of years–from 1973 until 2022–praying and working hard to accomplish this feat. Surely, the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v.

09/06/2026

Storms are expected to develop during the hottest part of the afternoon and continue into the early evening. Very unstable conditions will support a few severe storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, especially in the 2 pm to 9 pm time frame. Persons planning outdoor activities should keep this storm threat in mind, especially if venturing away from safe shelter.

09/05/2026

Newton County Career Center’s Health Science Core Students have been practicing patient transfers from bed to stretcher using a draw sheet; patient positioning; and pulling a patient up in the bed from left: Elizabeth Estrada, Mychael Henson, and Chloe Russell with "patient" Ava Sanders.

Newton County Career Center’s Health Science Core Students have been practicing patient transfers from bed to stretcher using a draw sheet; patient positioning; and pulling a patient up in the bed from left: Elizabeth Estrada, Mychael Henson, and Chloe Russell with "patient" Ava Sanders.

09/05/2026

Jim Abbott wasn’t planning on a book when he began writing his life’s story. But with the encouragement of family and friends, including a book publisher, the result is a fascinating 300-page memoir.

09/05/2026

This Week

Pilgrim Rest Fall Revival

Pilgrim Rest, located at 1554 Turkey Creek Road in Decatur, will host their Fall Revival beginning on Sunday, Sept. 6, with morning worship service beginning at 9:30 a.m. Starting on Wednesday, Sept. 9 – Pastor Shawn Croft of Morning Star M.

This Week Pilgrim Rest Fall Revival Pilgrim Rest, located at 1554 Turkey Creek Road in Decatur, will host their Fall Revival beginning on Sunday, Sept. 6, with morning worship service beginning at 9:30 a.m. Starting on Wednesday, Sept. 9 – Pastor Shawn Croft of Morning Star M.

09/05/2026

A native plant garden doesn’t have to look like an unkempt pasture. It is very easy to have an all-native landscape designed and maintained like a regular home landscape, very attractive both in looks and benefits to urban wildlife.