Audio: Update on driving conditions in Leake County
Audio: Leake County Emergency Management Director Tommy Malone with an update on driving conditions Friday morning in the local area.
Stories tagged with: Newton
Two People Die in Multi-Car Crash in Newton County
NEWTON COUNTY, Miss.--Two people died in a Saturday night wreck in Newton County.The crash happened on I-20 in the eastbound lanes, and involved four cars, one of which burned. It was unclear how the wreck happened.The Mississippi Highway Patrol, Newton County Sheriff's Dept., and... Read More.
Fatal Crash in Philadelphia Claims Life of Young Newton County Woman
A two-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler occurred on Highway 15 North near County Road 383 in Philadelphia earlier today, resulting in the death of 20-year-old Lauren G. Stewart of Little Rock.Authorities report that an 18-wheeler traveling south on Highway 15 collided with a pickup... Read More.
Loose Caboose Festival this Saturday in Newton
This Saturday, April 1, 2023, will mark the 20th anniversary of the Loose Caboose Arts and Crafts Festival in Historic Downtown Newton, MS. The merriment begins at 9 am and will continue through 4 pm.Among the festivities this year are a car show, motorcycle... Read More.
Immigration Escapees Caught in Newton
Three men who escaped from immigration officers near the Scott-Newton county line Tuesday weren't on the loose for long. They got away during a fuel stop in Lake and wound up in Newton, about ten miles away. Police Chief Randy Patrick says his dispatchers... Read More.
Former Newton County deputy named Director of Transportation Enforcement Division
Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell has announced the appointment of Matthew Lott to Director of Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division (CTED).Lott is an accomplished professional with over twenty years of experience in law enforcement.Prior to joining CTED, Lott has recently served as... Read More.
Charges Filed In Newton County Murders
From Newton County Sheriff Joedy Pennington:"The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) and the Newton County Sheriff’s Department have formally charged Austin Harrell and Shaunna Reynolds with the murders of Breanna Strickland and Kaitlyn Goolsby. An initial appearance was held Friday morning and bonds were... Read More.
Captured: Person Of Interest In Newton County Murders
A man investigators have been looking for in connection with a double homicide in Newton County was captured Saturday along with a female companion. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has identified Austin Harrell as a person of interest in the case. He and Shaunna... Read More.
Newton Homicide Victims Identified
The two young women found murdered near the Newton-Scott county line last week have been identified as Breanna Strickland, 26, and Kaitlyn Goolsby, 24. The Choctaw Police Department released the information Thursday and said the investigation is continuing. The bodies were discovered last Friday... Read More.
La-Z-Boy in Newton County making protective masks
All across Mississippi, folks are coming together making protective masks for health care workers and those who come in close contact with people day after day.La-Z-Boy in Newton County has reopened its doors and joined the efforts of so many others. Sheriff Joedy Pennington... Read More.
Newton fires police chief
The city of Newton has fired its long-time police chief. Harvey Curry, who had served as chief since the year 2000, was terminated at Tuesday night's board of aldermen meeting.Newton city attorney, Brian Mayo, confirmed Curry's termination.Mayo says Curry was relieved of duty and... Read More.
Town of Newton now owns closed hospital
A Mississippi city hopes to attract a new health care provider to a closed hospital building that it now owns.WTOK-TV reports that Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann's office transferred the former Pioneer Community Hospital of Newton to the city of Newton last week.The state... Read More.
