The Newton County Appeal

08/07/2025

The three public school districts in Newton County held their Budget Hearing’s last week. The hearings come as Newton Municipal School District started their school year on July 31, while students returned to the campuses of both Union and Newton County on Aug. 5.

08/06/2025

Jay Powell has called Newton his home for thirty years. Within that time, he’s served the city as Parks and Recreation Director, Public Works Administrator, and City Manager. He also managed to be named the 2024 Newton Chamber Man of the Year for his ‘hard work and willingness to do any and all tasks’.

Jay Powell has called Newton his home for thirty years. Within that time, he’s served the city as Parks and Recreation Director, Public Works Administrator, and City Manager. He also managed to be named the 2024 Newton Chamber Man of the Year for his ‘hard work and willingness any and all tasks....

08/06/2025

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08/06/2025

Because of the support of City of Union, Union, Mississippi, we were able to deliver the 2025 High School Football Poster straight to the homes of every one of our subscribers — and into the halls of our local schools and businesses!

Your investment in local journalism and community pride helps keep print alive and our Friday nights electric. From the gridiron to the kitchen fridge, this year's poster is more than a schedule — it’s a keepsake made possible by YOU.

08/06/2025

When Newton County had some injuries on the defensive line last year, he didn’t have to look far to find a replacement.

He simply looked to his offensive line and starting tackle Grant Keith.

When Newton County had some injuries on the defensive line last year, he didn’t have to look far to find a replacement.

08/06/2025

The Lake Hornets have plenty of familiar foes on the 2025 football schedule and plenty of friendly rivalries.

08/06/2025

There is no telling where Newton’s Tazayvion Townsend may line up at for the Tigers.

08/06/2025

The Newton County Academy softball team lost a pair of games last week.

08/06/2025

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Maske, aged 89 of Newton, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 at Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian.

08/06/2025

Services for Mr. Richard R. Wilson will be held 11 am, Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Clarke Venable Baptist Church. Visitation will also be held at the church. The family will see friends from 10:00 am until 11:00 am prior to the service.

08/06/2025

Justin Odell Stagg was born in Jackson, Mississippi to Charles Odell Stagg and Nancy Ann McWilliams Stagg. A long time resident of Newton County, Justin was cherished and admired by many family members and friends.

Justin Odell Stagg was born in Jackson, Mississippi to Charles Odell Stagg and Nancy Ann McWilliams Stagg. A long time resident of Newton County, Justin was cherished and admired by many family members and friends. Justin was a hard worker.