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There were five new cases reported since yesterday in Newton County.

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 3,035 Reads
On Thu, 07/09/2020 - 02:04 PM

Newton County now has 357 total cases with 10 deaths and one long-term care facility death as of 6 p.m. July 8.

Today MSDH is reporting 703 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 16 new deaths. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases since March 11 now stands at 33,5391, with 1,204 deaths.

Annual fireworks display set for Friday

By Thomas Howard, READ MORE > 573 Reads
On Wed, 07/01/2020 - 07:00 AM

Update: Due to inclement weather, the annual July 3 fireworks display at Turkey Creek has been postponed until Sept. 4, 2020.

Newton County residents are invited to head to Turkey Creek Water Park for the third annual July 3 fireworks display.

HB1796 passes House and Senate

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 526 Reads
On Sun, 06/28/2020 - 05:00 PM

The Mississippi House of Representatives and Senate have passed House Bill 1796, an act that would remove the current state flag and create a commission that would offer options for a new flag style for citizens to vote during the November election.

LIVE VIDEO: House discusses the flag bill

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 646 Reads
On Sun, 06/28/2020 - 01:20 PM

The Mississippi House of Representatives will be convening today at 2 p.m. to discuss a bill that would remove the current Mississippi state flag and allow voters to vote on options for a new flag during the November general election.

McCaughn responds to the vote to suspend the rules

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 1,193 Reads
On Sun, 06/28/2020 - 12:45 PM

Sen. Tyler McCaughn posted a video yesterday afternoon asking the people for input before today's vote on a bill that would remove the current state flag design and allow voters to choose a new flag design during the general election in November.

MDOT to step up enforcement for Fourth of July

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 325 Reads
On Fri, 06/26/2020 - 01:19 PM

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) would like to remind all Mississippians to keep free from drunk driving this holiday.

Aldermen address limb truck repairs

By Thomas Howard, READ MORE > 504 Reads
On Wed, 06/17/2020 - 07:00 AM

The Town of Decatur Board of Aldermen met in a special called meeting June 9 to address some emergency repairs to the town’s limb truck, which would be called into service to help with the quickly approaching city-wide cleanup day.

Aldermen raise water bills in executive session

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 985 Reads
On Tue, 06/16/2020 - 11:39 PM

The Newton Board of Aldermen voted in executive session to raise the capital improvement fee on city water customers by $5, a 264 percent increase of that fee, beginning with the August billing cycle during its regular meeting June 16.

Police await autopsy report

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On Tue, 06/16/2020 - 01:44 PM

The Newton Police Department are investigating the death of a Newton man who was found dead Saturday night near the intersection of First Street and Byrd Street.

Police Chief Randy Patrick identified the victim as Willie Earl Curry, 60. His body was discovered at 10:30 p.m. Saturday night.

Police investigating death of local man

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 3,529 Reads
On Mon, 06/15/2020 - 11:38 AM

The Newton Police Department are investigating the death of a Newton man who was found dead Saturday night near the intersection of First Street and Byrd Street.

Police Chief Randy Patrick identified the victim as Willie Earl Curry, 60. His body was discovered at 10:30 p.m. Saturday night.

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