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Arrests for January 2 - 9
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Fri, 01/17/2020 - 8:00am
The following arrests were reported for January 2- 9 in Newton County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Newton County Jail and the arrest log at Union Police Station.
Conehatta home engulfed by fire
By THOMAS HOWARD,
Wed, 01/15/2020 - 3:23pm
First responders are on the scene of a structure fire this afternoon in the 1900 block of Andrew Milling Road near Stratton.
Mary Kate Hardy offered APSU Provost Out-of-State Scholarship
By FROM STAFF REPORTS,
Tue, 01/14/2020 - 8:02pm
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Austin Peay State University congratulates Mary Kate Hardy of Union, MS, on being offered the Provost Out-of-State Scholarship for high-achieving freshmen for the Fall 2020 semester.
Out-of-state students meeting the criteria of a 3.0 GPA and a 21 ACT or 1060 SAT qualify for a Provost Out-of-State Scholarship.
PHOTO GALLERY: Tim Anderson hosted for ECCC baseball event
By BRENT MAZE,
Fri, 01/17/2020 - 10:09pm
Former ECCC baseball player and current Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson visited the Neshoba County Coliseum for an East Central Community College baseball fundraiser event on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.
Anderson is the reigning MLB batting champion.
VIDEO: Newton County Board of Supervisors meeting for Jan. 16
By THOMAS HOWARD,
Sat, 01/18/2020 - 8:00am
The Newton County Board of Supervisors held their recessed meeting on Jan. 16, 2020, at the Newton County Courthouse.
On the agenda for the meeting included:
• approval of mintues fromt he Jan. 6 meeting
• County Administrator
• Tax Assessor
• Executive Session on Personnel
• Sheriff
• ECPDD
ECCC announces 2019 fall semester honor roll
By ECCC MEDIA RELATIONS,
Thu, 01/16/2020 - 11:21am
Students named to the 2019 fall semester honor roll, which includes those full-time students selected to the President’s List, Dean’s List and Honorable Mention List, have been announced at East Central Community College in Decatur.
President’s List
Our Opinion: Call 911 first, post it later
By EDITORIAL STAFF,
Tue, 01/14/2020 - 4:24pm
We’ve seen the social media posts. People are outraged that they see crimes being committed, but they don’t see the police doing their job.
For those who have done this, can we ask you this question — did you call 911 first?
First Baptist Church of Union
By TERESA BLOUNT,
Tue, 01/14/2020 - 3:26pm
Newspaper documentation shows that a Primitive Baptist Church was built on the Decatur-Philadelphia Road in the early days of Union; that area would be 204 N. Decatur Street today. Then at some point, another church called Union Church that was used by several denominations was built next to it at today’s 206 N. Decatur Street.
Kidd to keynote MLK festivities
By BRENT MAZE,
Fri, 01/17/2020 - 6:00pm
A Newton County native will be returning home Monday to help the community celebrate the 91st birthday of Civil Rights Movement leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Third District Circuit Judge Winston L. Kidd will be headlining the annual celebration that will take place Monday afternoon in downtown Newton.
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Man dead after tragic accident
By BRENT MAZE,
Thu, 01/09/2020 - 10:32am
A Union man was killed Wednesday after his vehicle came out of park and rolled over him while he was walking through the parking lot of a store.
Newton County Coroner Danny Shoemaker identified the victim as Charlie Collins, 68, of Union. Union Police Chief Billy Pat Walker said Collins lived at the Union congregate housing.
CRIME: Alleged dog-napper behind bars
By THOMAS HOWARD,
Wed, 12/25/2019 - 12:56am
A Newton County man is in jail facing multiple charges for drugs and dog stealing.
Sterling Walker, 40, was arrested Sunday, Dec. 15, and charged with felony dog stealing, felony possession of methamphetamine, domestic violence and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
PHOTO: Newton Elementary students compete in spelling bee
By THOMAS HOWARD,
Wed, 01/08/2020 - 11:23am
Eighteen students at Newton Elementary School competed in a school spelling bee Wednesday in the Newton High School auditorium.
Arrests for Dec. 20-26
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Tue, 12/31/2019 - 6:28am
The following arrests were reported for December 20-26 in Newton County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Newton County Jail.
Newton County Sherriff’s Department
•Kameron Evans, 25, arrested 12/20/19, disturbing the family peace
•Kameron Evans, 25, arrested 12/25/19, trespassing
Arrests for January 2 - 9
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Fri, 01/17/2020 - 8:00am
The following arrests were reported for January 2- 9 in Newton County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Newton County Jail and the arrest log at Union Police Station.
Conehatta home engulfed by fire
By THOMAS HOWARD,
Wed, 01/15/2020 - 3:23pm
First responders are on the scene of a structure fire this afternoon in the 1900 block of Andrew Milling Road near Stratton.
Gov. Bryant appoints Burns Eighth Circuit Court District Judge
By FROM STAFF REPORTS,
Thu, 01/02/2020 - 11:09am
JACKSON — Gov. Phil Bryant announced Monday he appointed Brian K. Burns as the Eighth Circuit Court District Judge. He replaces Judge Christopher A. Collins, who is leaving public service after serving 21 consecutive years as a judge. Burns' appointment is effective January 2 and will end Dec. 31. 2020.
NEWTON COUNTY: Property taxes due Feb. 1
By THOMAS HOWARD,
Wed, 12/25/2019 - 12:47am
It’s the end of another year, and for local homeowners that means property taxes are coming due.
Newton County Tax Assessor May Bender said bills have already been mailed out, giving residents plenty of time to make their payment before the Feb. 1 deadline.
JUSTICE COURT: Chaney, Round complete training with 47 judges
By FROM STAFF REPORTS,
Wed, 12/25/2019 - 12:29am
Forty-nine new Justice Court judges recently completed two weeks of intensive judicial training in Jackson. The judges will take office in January.
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Driver killed in crash
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Sat, 08/17/2019 - 8:18am
Newton Fire and Police are on scene at a fatal wreak on I-20 near mile marker 109 westbound. The right lane is closed at this time.
Fire Chief JC Collins said a sedan left the road and struck a parked 18-wheeler. The driver did not survive.
Wreck wreaks havoc on Hwy. 15
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Thu, 12/19/2019 - 6:33pm
Local law enforcement were looking for a man who fled the scene on foot of a head-on collision just south of the Decatur Street intersection on Hwy. 15 in Union Thursday afternoon.
East Central student charged with sexual battery
By THOMAS HOWARD,
Fri, 11/08/2019 - 2:29pm
A student at East Central Community College has been arrested and charged with sexual battery.
Ladetres Kirkland, 19, of Philadelphia was arrested Wednesday by East Central Community College Campus Police and booked into Newton County Jail.
Forest teacher charged with molestation
By THOMAS HOWARD,
Mon, 07/22/2019 - 4:19pm
An elementary school teacher with Forest Municipal School District was arrested Thursday in Union and is facing charges of child molestation.
Arrest reports from Newton County Jail show Justin Michael Little, 28, was arrested Thursday, July 18, by Union Police Department.
1 killed, 1 injured in Little Rock shooting
By THOMAS HOWARD,
Sat, 02/16/2019 - 12:47pm
Newton County Sheriff’s Department has a suspect in custody after a fatal shooting Friday night in Little Rock claimed the life of one teen and injured another.
Sheriff Jackie Knight said the incident occurred shortly after 8:30 p.m. Friday on Decatur-Little Rock Road.
School Closings for Tuesday, Jan. 29
By THOMAS HOWARD,
Mon, 01/28/2019 - 5:05pm
Students will get a chance to sleep in Tuesday as schools close due to the potential winter weather. While school officials continue to monitor conditions, we will continue to update this list with the latest decisions.
School Closures for Tuesday, Jan. 29
1 dead, 1 airlifted after two shootings at mobile home
By THOMAS HOWARD,
Thu, 07/11/2019 - 9:49am
One man is dead, and another was airlifted to Jackson after two shootings occurred at the same location in Neshoba County Wednesday.
Momma Pam signs off after 19 years
By THOMAS HOWARD,
Wed, 07/03/2019 - 9:15am
Newton County dispatchers, firemen, sheriff’s deputies and police officers said goodbye Friday to Pamela Skinner, aka “Momma Pam,” who is retiring after almost 19 years at the Newton County Dispatch Center.
Man dead after tragic accident
By BRENT MAZE,
Thu, 01/09/2020 - 10:32am
A Union man was killed Wednesday after his vehicle came out of park and rolled over him while he was walking through the parking lot of a store.
Newton County Coroner Danny Shoemaker identified the victim as Charlie Collins, 68, of Union. Union Police Chief Billy Pat Walker said Collins lived at the Union congregate housing.
Teen injured in crash
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Wed, 07/24/2019 - 3:17pm
A 17-year-old male was airlifted to the hospital from the scene of a vehicle crash on Hwy. 492 west of Union around 1 p.m. Monday.
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Hansford named new superintendent of Union Public Schools
By FROM STAFF REPORTS,
Fri, 02/16/2018 - 2:23pm
Union native and current Union Middle School Principal Tyler Hansford has been
Driver killed in crash
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Sat, 08/17/2019 - 8:18am
Newton Fire and Police are on scene at a fatal wreak on I-20 near mile marker 109 westbound. The right lane is closed at this time.
Fire Chief JC Collins said a sedan left the road and struck a parked 18-wheeler. The driver did not survive.
Wreck wreaks havoc on Hwy. 15
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Thu, 12/19/2019 - 6:33pm
Local law enforcement were looking for a man who fled the scene on foot of a head-on collision just south of the Decatur Street intersection on Hwy. 15 in Union Thursday afternoon.
East Central student charged with sexual battery
By THOMAS HOWARD,
Fri, 11/08/2019 - 2:29pm
A student at East Central Community College has been arrested and charged with sexual battery.
Ladetres Kirkland, 19, of Philadelphia was arrested Wednesday by East Central Community College Campus Police and booked into Newton County Jail.
Forest teacher charged with molestation
By THOMAS HOWARD,
Mon, 07/22/2019 - 4:19pm
An elementary school teacher with Forest Municipal School District was arrested Thursday in Union and is facing charges of child molestation.
Arrest reports from Newton County Jail show Justin Michael Little, 28, was arrested Thursday, July 18, by Union Police Department.
McMullan shows courage in her battle for life
By ROBBIE ROBERTSON,
Tue, 03/20/2018 - 5:04pm
This past week was quite an exciting week in sports.
The NCAA men’s basketball tournament was as fun as any that I can remember. The only one I can remember that was more fun was the year Mississippi State made it to the Final Four. But for sheer enjoyment, the opening weekend was great.
Vincent to lead state’s SBC
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Wed, 11/08/2017 - 12:11pm
Clarke-Venable Baptist Church pastor Mark Vincent has been named the president of the Mississippi Baptist Convention.
Vincent, who has served at Clark-Venable since June 2004, said he wasn’t seeking the position, but after praying and thinking about the opportunity, he agreed to serve if he was elected.
Union Public School District Term 2 Honor Roll
By FROM STAFF REPORTS,
Fri, 01/26/2018 - 9:45am
Superintendent’s List
Police investigate social media accusation of kidnapping at Walmart
By BRENT MAZE,
Mon, 07/16/2018 - 12:10pm
The Newton Police Department will not seek charges related to a Facebook post about an alleged kidnapping attempt, Chief of Police Harvey Curry said Monday.
1 killed, 1 injured in Little Rock shooting
By THOMAS HOWARD,
Sat, 02/16/2019 - 12:47pm
Newton County Sheriff’s Department has a suspect in custody after a fatal shooting Friday night in Little Rock claimed the life of one teen and injured another.
Sheriff Jackie Knight said the incident occurred shortly after 8:30 p.m. Friday on Decatur-Little Rock Road.
