This Week
Newton City Youth Baseball, T-Ball, & Softball Registration
Newton City Youth Baseball, T-Ball, and Softball Registration is open now through Feb. 21 at Newton City Hall. Open to ages 4-12.
Upcoming
Newton County Board of Supervisors Meeting
The regularly called meeting of the Newton County Board of Supervisors will be on Monday, Feb.3, beginning at 10 a.m. in the board room at the Newton County Courthouse.
City of Newton Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting
The next regularly called meeting of the City of Newton Mayoral and Board of Aldermen will be on Tuesday, Feb. 4, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Newton City Hall.
Town of Decatur Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting
The next regularly called meeting of the Town of Decatur Mayoral and Board of Aldermen will be on Tuesday, Feb. 4, beginning at 6 p.m. at Decatur City Hall.
Town of Union Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting
The next regularly called meeting of the Town of Union Mayoral and Board of Aldermen will be on Tuesday, Feb. 4, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Union City Hall.
Spring 2025 NCYO Baseball & Softball Registration
Registration for the Newton County Youth 2025 Spring Baseball and Softball Season will open on Tuesday, Feb. 4, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Newton County Elementary School gym. Registration fees are $50 for the first child, $40 for each additional child, and a $20 facility fee per family. Uniforms, purchased through our vendor, will be available to try on at registration. Final day to register and order uniforms will be Thursday, Feb. 13. Age requirements: Baseball cutoff is April 30; Softball cutoff is Jan. 1. Coaching volunteers are also needed.
Newton County SWCD Annual Tree Giveaway
The Newton County Soil and Water Conversation District’s Annual Tree Giveaway will be held on Feb. 6, beginning at 10 a.m., at the USDA Office located at 76 Little Rock Decatur Road, Decatur, MS, 39327. Available tree species include White Flowering Dogwood, Eastern Redbud, Persimmon, Sawtooth Oak, Nuttall, and Chinese Chestnut. One bundle will include 2 of each tree. Tree bundles are limited to one bundle per family and must be a resident of Newton County. No Holds. For more information, please call 601-635-2327 Ext. 3, or email at robin.mcdonald@usda.gov or emilie.smith@usda.gov.
Three-Part Technology Sessions at Newton County Extension Office
The MSU Extension Newton County Office is offering a three-part series about technology for those that want to learn. The sessions will take place at the Newton County Extension Office at 65 7th Street in Decatur from 10 a.m. until noon. The session and dates are the following: Smartphone 101-Feb. 18; Technology After Death-March 18; and Introduction to A.I.-April 15. The cost to attend the sessions is free, but seating is limited. Please call 601-635-7011 at your earliest convenience to register.
Newton County Farmer’s Market Interest Meeting
The Newton County Farmer’s Market will hold an interest meeting for vendors on March 20, beginning at 4 p.m. at the MSU Extension Office in Newton County. If you are interested, please join us. For more information, call the Extension Office at 601-635-9011.
2025 Loose Caboose Arts & Crafts Festival
The Newton Chamber of Commerce invites all to the 22nd Annual Loose Caboose Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday, April 12. The deadline for vendors is March 14. Stop by Chamber office for a vendor application or find a printable form on the Newton Chamber Facebook page.
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