Brent Maze | Newton County Appeal

NEWTON: Three charged with attempted murder in shooting

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On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 05:00 AM

Another man faces charges of felon in possession of firearm, conspiracy following shootings on Dec. 27

The Newton Police Department has arrested four people in connection with a series of shootings on Dec. 27, in which one person was injured.

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Newton County, Union, NCA delay school Tuesday

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On Mon, 01/11/2021 - 07:28 PM

Union, Newton County Academy and Newton County Schools will be delaying classes until 10 a.m. tomorrow, Jan. 12.

Newton County Schools released the information below:

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Mask mandate remains in effect

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On Wed, 01/06/2021 - 05:00 AM

Reeves announces plan for vaccine distribution

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Brent Maze: The educational experience of 2020 election

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On Tue, 01/05/2021 - 11:51 AM

Today, we are supposed to know the official results of the Electoral College. During a joint session of the House of Representatives and Senate, the electoral votes from each state will be counted.

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LAWRENCE: Man killed in fatal crash on Christmas Day

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On Wed, 12/30/2020 - 05:00 AM

Wreck victim among four who died on Mississippi highways over holiday

A man was killed early Christmas morning when his vehicle crashed off the side of Hwy. 80 just west of Newton.

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Brent Maze: Trebek era coming to a close

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On Tue, 12/29/2020 - 12:28 PM

As many of you may know, I am a fanatic of all game shows. From “1 vs. 100” to “You Bet Your Life,” I really enjoy the genre. I guess I’ve always loved to play games and to compete against the contestants on TV.

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Man killed in fatal crash on Christmas

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On Mon, 12/28/2020 - 12:13 PM

A man was killed early Christmas morning when his vehicle crashed off the side of Hwy. 80 just west of Newton.

Newton County Coroner Danny Shoemaker identified the victim as Jeffrey Alan Hunter, 50. The victim had a Meridian address on his license, but the Mississippi Highway Patrol identified the victim’s residence as Forest.

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Three charged with murder of Newton man

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On Wed, 12/23/2020 - 05:00 AM

Sheriff says more suspects could be forthcoming from death investigation

Three people have been charged with capital murder with armed robbery after a Newton man was found dead last week.

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NEWTON: Two more charged in November shooting

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On Wed, 12/23/2020 - 05:00 AM

Two more people have been arrested in connection with a Nov. 12 shooting in Newton.

Newton Police Chief Randy Patrick said Rhyan Young, 25, of 600 W. Church St. in Newton and Derrick Glenn, 21, of 110 N. Pilate Ave. were arrested and charged with attempted murder. Both suspects have been released on $20,000 bond.

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Brent Maze: Ways to shop local before Friday

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On Tue, 12/22/2020 - 10:18 AM

It’s time for me to go shopping.

As most of you are putting the finishing touches on your Christmas shopping, I’m just beginning the process.

Yes, I am one of those last-minute Christmas shoppers. I guess I don’t ever make the time before I absolutely have to go Christmas shopping.

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