This Week
2023 Elections Feb. 1 Deadline
Qualifying for local and state offices will Feb. 1 at 5 p.m. Newton County positions up for election include District Attorney, Sheriff, Chancery Clerk, Coroner, County Attorney, all five Supervisor positions, Justice Court Judges, Constables, Tax Assessor/Collector, and both District 2 and District 4 Election Commissioners. Ten executive offices in Mississippi are up for election in 2023, including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Treasurer, Auditor, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, Commissioner of Insurance, three seats on the Public Service Commission and three seats on the Transportation Commission. In addition, House Districts 78, 81, 83 and 84 and Senate District 31 will all be elected in 2023. For more information on elections, log on to https://www.sos.ms.gov/ or call Circuit Clerk Mike Butler’s office at 601-635-3368.
Hickory American Auxiliary Meeting
The Hickory American Auxiliary will meet on Thursday, Feb. 2, for a Potluck Supper at the Hickory Baptist Church beginning at 6 p.m.
City of Newton Seeks Applicant for School Board
The City of Newton is seeking applicants for a position on the Newton Municipal School Board of Trustees. Those interested in this position must be a resident of the City of Newton and must contact City Clerk Charlene Evans about their intent to apply for the position no later than 4 p.m. Feb. 3. Candidates will be allowed to address the Board of Mayor and Aldermen during its Feb. 7 meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. about why they want to serve the school district. The position is currently being held by Arthur Nelson. For more information, contact Newton City Hall at 601-683-6181 or visit the temporary City Hall location at the former Pioneer Community Hospital activity building off Hwy. 15 North.
ECCC Hosts 4th Annual Invitational High School Art Exhibit
The East Central Community College Visual Art Program will host the 4th Annual Invitational High School Art Exhibition Monday, February 6, through Thursday, March 2, in the Vickers Fine Arts Center on the Decatur campus.
The exhibit will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to Noon on Fridays. An awards presentation will be held on March 2 at 6 p.m. in Vickers Fine Arts Center.
Lawrence Community Club Meeting
The next meeting of the Lawrence Community Club will be Monday, February 6 at 6 p.m.
Newton County Board of Supervisors meeting
The regularly scheduled Newton County Board of Supervisors meeting will be Monday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m.
Lawrence Community Club Meeting
The next meeting of the Lawrence Community Club will be Monday, February 6 at 6 p.m.
Newton Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting
The regularly scheduled Newton Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting will be Feb. 7 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting location is at the temporary city hall building, which is located next to the former Pioneer Community Hospital on Hwy. 15 in north Newton.
Union Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting
The regularly scheduled Union Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting will be Feb. 7, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Decatur Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting
The regularly scheduled Decatur Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting will be Feb. 7 at 6 p.m.
Hickory Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting
The regularly scheduled Hickory Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting will be Feb. 7 at 6 p.m.
Chunky Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting
The regularly scheduled Chunky Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting will be Feb. 7 at 6 p.m.
Sebastopol Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting
The regularly scheduled Sebastopol Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting will be Feb. 7 at 6 p.m
Newton County Soil & Water Tree Giveaway
The Newton County Soil & Water will have a Tree Giveaway on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 9 a.m. at the USDA Office located at 76 Little Rock Decatur Road in Decatur. We will have 7 different species of trees to give away, including: Bale Cyprus, Persimmon, Eastern Redbud, Red Maple, White Flowering Dogwood, Nuttall and Sawtooth Oak. Limit of 3 trees of each species per land owner. For further information, please call the Newton County Soil & Water Office at 601-635-2327, ext. 3.
Upcoming
Liberty Community Club Meeting
The Liberty Community Club will meet on Monday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. with a soup, bread, and dessert supper. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors. See you there!
