GALLERY: 2019 Newton Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade
By PHOTOS BY THOMAS HOWARD,
Fri, 12/06/2019 - 9:23am
VIDEO: Newton Chamber Christmas Tree Lighting
By THOMAS HOWARD,
Wed, 12/04/2019 - 5:37pm
The Newton Chamber of Commerce held its inaugural Christmas Tree Lighting Tuesday in downtown Newton.
Here is a video of the presentation:
Knight begins new experience after retirement
By BRENT MAZE,
Tue, 12/03/2019 - 2:20pm
Jackie Knight woke Monday morning without needing to go to work for the first time in his life.
While he had officially given up his position as sheriff of Newton County the day before, the gravity of the decision began to sink in on Monday.
Pennington assumes top law enforcement post
By FROM STAFF REPORTS,
Tue, 12/03/2019 - 2:18pm
There is a new sheriff in Newton County.
Joedy Pennington, former Decatur Chief of Police and longtime law enforcement officer, was sworn in last week as top law enforcement officer in Newton County. He officially took office on Sunday following the retirement of 24-year sheriff Jackie Knight, who stepped down a month early.
County takes 3 bids for EMS service
By THOMAS HOWARD,
Tue, 12/03/2019 - 2:17pm
Three Mississippi companies are competing to provide ambulance service to Newton County in the coming year after the Board of Supervisors opted to advertise for bids last month.
Holiday events galore
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Tue, 12/03/2019 - 2:15pm
Here is a listing of Christmas events going on in Newton County this week:
Newton Christmas Parade
ECCC in ‘great position’ to attract quality candidates
By BRENT MAZE,
Tue, 12/03/2019 - 2:11pm
East Central Community College officially opened its search for the ninth president of the junior college Sunday, and the board of trustees is hopeful that recent success will help them find a quality candidate.
Billy Stewart, the current president since February 2012, announced in November his retirement effective July 1, 2020.
Barrett named Board Member of the Year by MSBA
By FROM STAFF REPORTS,
Tue, 12/03/2019 - 2:10pm
Ridgeland, Miss.–– Newton County School District Board Member Glenda Barrett has received the Mississippi School Boards Association’s (MSBA) coveted Board Member of the Year Award for 2019, in recognition of her distinguished leadership as a school board member.
Market hosts 2nd Christmas open house
By THOMAS HOWARD,
Tue, 12/03/2019 - 2:09pm
Shoppers from Newton County and the surrounding area descended on Hickory Pick’N Saturday to take advantage of holiday deals at the second annual Christmas Open House.
Supervisors eye grant for Solid Waste Officer
By THOMAS HOWARD,
Tue, 12/03/2019 - 2:08pm
Newton County supervisors are weighing what to do with a $19,000 Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality grant after learning the funds could be used to pay the salary for a Solid Waste Officer.
