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Newton County Sheriff officially takes over

Monday, December 2 by Staff Report

After 24 years in office, Sheriff Jackie Knight didn't seek re-election. He says it was one of the hardest decisions he ever made, but says he can rest easy knowing the county is in good hands.Newton County Sheriff Jody Pennington was sworn in early... Read More.

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Domestic altercation leads to shot fired into air outside Newton Walmart

Monday, November 4 by Staff Report

Newton Police Chief Harvey Curry says no one was injured after a domestic situation led to a shot being fired in the Newton Walmart parking lot.Chief Curry says a father was dropping his child off with the mother at Walmart Sunday evening when it... Read More.

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Man killed while clearing debris in Newton County

Sunday, October 27 by Staff Report

One person was killed while clearing debris in Newton County Saturday morning.Authorities with the Newton County Sheriff’s Department say Jason Earl Boyd, 34, was cutting debris out of the roadway on Highway 489 near Conehatta when a tree fell on top of him.Chief Deputy... Read More.

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Newton County School District celebrates “A” grade

Wednesday, October 16 by Staff Report

The Newton County School District is among Mississippi state schools who received an "A" grade for the 2018-2019 school year. In honor of the achievement, a celebration was thrown earlier today at the elementary school that featured a special guest.Mississippi state Superintendent Dr. Carey... Read More.

Newton County man charged with murder

Tuesday, October 8 by Staff Report

The Newton County Sheriff's Department has made an arrest in a deadly shooting investigation.Kennard Nichols was charged with second degree murder in the death of Donzell McDonald. Investigators said the shooting happened at Nichols' house in the 3600 block of Pine Bluff Road in... Read More.

Newton Woman Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Commercial Driver’s License Fraud

Thursday, October 3 by Staff Report

Tonya Levera Davis, 49, of Newton, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Carlton W. Reeves to serve two years in federal prison, followed by one year of supervised release, for aggravated identity theft and making false statements, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and... Read More.

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Union defeats Newton County

Friday, September 27 by Staff Report

Newton County Vs Union (42-15) Union.In the first quarter only one touchdown was made which was Union making the score 7-0. In the second quarter, Newton scored once but with Union scoring two more times making the score 21-7. In the third quarter, Union... Read More.

State auditor arrests supervisor in Newton County

Friday, September 27 by Staff Report

State Auditor Shad White announced Thursday special agents from his office have arrested Newton County Supervisor Glenn Hollingsworth after he was indicted for fraudulently obtaining public funds.A demand letter worth $7,984.02 was issued to Hollingsworth at the time of his arrest. The total demand... Read More.

Newton PD issues warrant in connection with shooting- VIDEO

Wednesday, September 25 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

The Newton Police Department has issued a warrant in connection to a Sept. 12 shooting.Santiago Griffin, 19, of Newton is wanted for attempted murder.Police Chief Harvey Curry said around 2:30 a.m. that day officers responded to a shots fired call at the Chevron off... Read More.

One person dies in fatal accident in Newton

Monday, August 19 by Staff Report

One person was killed in an accident on Interstate 20 in Newton after he apparently fell asleep at the wheel.Newton Police Chief Harvey Curry says 40-year-old Jarvis Walker of Jackson was killed in an accident on I-20 near mile marker 109 around 7 a.m... Read More.

Suspect arrested in July 4th shooting in Newton

Tuesday, July 23 by Staff Report

Newton police are releasing information about a shooting that happened earlier this month at the old Newton hospital.Investigators say three people were shot on July 4th. Police arrested Jafabeon McBride on Friday, July 19th. He has been charged with aggravated assault in the shooting.Three... Read More.