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Today is Sunday, Nov. 1, the 306th day of 2020. There are 60 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 1, 1950, two Puerto Rican nationalists tried to force their way into Blair House in Washington, D.C., in a failed attempt... Read More.

The In-person absentee voting deadline is almost here. But you still have time. Circuit Clerks offices will be open for absentee voting today until 5pm. After that you can still mail in absentee ballots until end of day on election day but they must... Read More.

The annual Leake Academy Halloween Carnival will be held today.  However, there will be some changes taking place this year because of the pandemic regulations.  Instead of the Carnival taking place in the old gym and at night, this year’s version will be held... Read More.

Do you have your Halloween safety tips in place? The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is sharing some safety guidelines that can be utilized to keep everyone safe this season. Below are some tips that can allow children to have fun while helping parents... Read More.

The Spooky Boo Drive Thru is today. According to Newton City Chamber of Commerce the Halloween drive thru event is for kids 12 and under. Families are instructed to go to the Newton Depot Parking lot. Bags of candy will be distributed directly to... Read More.

Today is Saturday, Oct. 31, the 305th day of 2020. There are 61 days left in the year. This is Halloween. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 31, 1941, work was completed on the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota, begun in 1927. On this... Read More.

As trick-or-treat season draws nearer, keep up with everything going on this Halloween with the following schedule of events: Friday, October 30:6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Oprah Winfrey Boys and Girls Club Trunk or Treat Boo ParadeSaturday, October 31:Official day for trick-or-treating in... Read More.

Today is Friday, Oct. 30, the 304th day of 2020. There are 62 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 30, 2005, the body of Rosa Parks arrived at the U.S. Capitol, where the civil rights icon became the first woman... Read More.

Philadelphia's Holiday Open House is coming. The city wide small business event will take place on November 6, 7 & 8. Stores will be open regular hours on November 6th and 7th and the from 1pm-5pm on November 8th.The Community Development partnership is encouraging... Read More.