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Mike Hurst speaks at the Neshoba County Fair in 2015.
Hurst announces resignation
By From staff reports, READ MORE > 9,729 Reads
On Thu, 01/07/2021 - 06:37 PM

Mike Hurst, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, announced Thursday that he has submitted his resignation to President Donald J. Trump and Acting Attorney General Jeffrey A. Rosen and will leave the Department of Justice on January 19, 2021.

Hurst, a native of Hickory, was appointed by Trump in June 2017.

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James Harrison
Person ‘wanted for questioning’ in murder case
By From staff reports, READ MORE > 404 Reads
On Sat, 01/23/2021 - 07:28 PM

The Newton County Sheriff's Department is assisting the Scott County Sheriff's Department in looking for a person "wanted for questioning" in a alleged murder Friday.

The department issued the following statement:

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arrests
Arrests
By From staff reports, READ MORE > 1,425 Reads
On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 05:00 AM

The following arrests were reported for January 11-17 in Newton County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Newton County Jail. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Newton County Jail. All suspects should be presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.

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DPS Most Wanted list proves successful with multiple captures in under a week
By Sarah Ulmer, Y'all Politics, READ MORE > 5,370 Reads
On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 08:21 PM

On January 8, the Department of Public Safety in coordination with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation released a Most Wanted List with 10 individuals who were of high priority to be detained in Mississippi.

Since releasing the list, five of those individuals have already been apprehended.

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PEER Committee Releases Report on Inmate Cost Per Day
READ MORE > 3,173 Reads
On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 09:51 AM

The PEER Committee has released its report titled “Mississippi Department of Corrections’ FY 2020 Cost Per Inmate Day.”

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NEWTON: Three charged with attempted murder in shooting
By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 5,063 Reads
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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UNION: Two facing charges following report
By Caroline Phillips, READ MORE > 5,637 Reads
On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 05:00 AM

On Jan. 10, two men from Dallas, Texas. were arrested on drug charges at the Chevron gas station in Union.

Union Police Officer Mitch Kennedy said a local business owner notified the police of some allegedly suspicious activity going on. The two men were accused of looking in closed businesses in Union.

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The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety And The Mississippi Bureau Of Investigation Announce Mississippi’s Most Wanted List
READ MORE > 5,504 Reads
On Thu, 01/07/2021 - 11:12 AM

Today Commissioner Sean Tindell announced the launch of Mississippi’s Most Wanted list. This list is compiled by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation in conjunction with law enforcement agencies throughout the state and includes ten of Mississippi’s most wanted fugitives.

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Arrests
By From staff reports, READ MORE > 8,162 Reads
On Wed, 01/06/2021 - 05:00 AM

The following arrests were reported for December 28-January 3  in Newton County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Newton County Jail. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Newton County Jail. All suspects should be presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.

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arrests
Arrests
By From staff reports, READ MORE > 4,831 Reads
On Wed, 12/30/2020 - 05:00 AM

The following arrests were reported for December 21-27 in Newton County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Newton County Jail. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Newton County Jail. All suspects should be presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.

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Workers to get paid COVID leave

The Newton County Board of Trustees voted to approve the extension paid leave for staff members.

Workers to get paid COVID leave
School Lunch Menus
NCA Headmaster List for second nine weeks
Obituaries: Antonio Rogers
Obituaries: George A. Smith

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BASKETBALL: Generals cruise in district play

Both NCA basketball teams grabbed a pair of much-needed wins this past week in district play.

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BASKETBALL: Generals cruise in district play
BASKETBALL: Cougars rebound with much-needed victories
BASKETBALL: Lady Hornets win two after loss
BASKETBALL: ‘Jackets get sweep of Lake

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Obituaries: Antonio Rogers

Antonio transitioned peacefully to his eternal home on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, a few days before… READ MORE

Obituaries: Billy Gerald Johnson
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Governor Tate Reeves provides updates on COVID-19 pandemic in Mississippi in Video Live-stream

Governor Tate Reeves is currently giving a briefing on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in… READ MORE

1 killed, 2 airlifted following crash
Obituaries: Antonio Rogers
Mississippi Covid-19 Update : January 19th, 2021
Mississippians are drinking at a record pace during the pandemic
Rental assistance suspended due to eviction moratorium, which isn’t always honored

Governor Tate Reeves provides updates on COVID-19 pandemic in Mississippi in Video Live-stream

Governor Tate Reeves is currently giving a briefing on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in… READ MORE

Union Community News: 2020 Christmas season
Decatur Community News: Christmas and George Washington
Decatur Community News: Hope for 2021
Man killed in fatal crash on Christmas
Celebrations: Shows, Parker to wed on Jan. 2

Deputy shot at in Newton County

Update: A previous version of this story indicated a deputy sustained a gunshot wound. Sheriff… READ MORE

Flush water systems to reduce lead levels
Man shot while driving on 489
Two in custody after chase
Newton County removed from mask order
Three injured in Newton shooting

Deputy shot at in Newton County

Update: A previous version of this story indicated a deputy sustained a gunshot wound. Sheriff… READ MORE

Flush water systems to reduce lead levels
Curry fired as police chief
Man shot while driving on 489
Two in custody after chase
Newton County removed from mask order

Opinion

Getting the Message: Psalm 15

The psalm poses the question of “Who may dwell with God?” It doesn’t simply look into the future as… READ MORE

Decatur Community News: The Rev. Larry Reed | Radical
Union Community News: The legacy of Tennessee Williams
OLD SPORTS DUDE: Career highway has many road signs along way
Our Opinion: 15 years of excellence for Brees
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weddings-birthdays

Celebrations: Vance, May to wed on Jan. 16

Mrs. Terri Weed Vaughn is pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of her daughter, Alaina Paige… READ MORE

Celebrations: Yarbrough-Smith marry
Brand, Sellars to wed July 17
Hollingsworth, Ellis to wed June 27
Brock, Vincent to Wed June 6
Hargett, Williams to Wed May 23

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