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Players of the week for Sept. 18

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 11590 views
On Tue, 09/22/2020 - 04:55 PM

The following players were named the Newton County Appeal Players of the Week for games played on Sept. 18.

Editor's note: The players were selected by Newton County Appeal sports editor Robbie Robertson with input from the coaching staff of each school. For more information, contact sports@newtoncountyappeal.com.

Vote for your favorite player below:

Opinion Column: Thinking on the good things

By by L. Agnes Russell, READ MORE > 7895 views
On Sun, 09/20/2020 - 05:00 AM

Have you been watching YouTube and Facebook and Messenger the way me and my family have? We’ve seen all kinds of things, mostly bad. However, as you know, there are also some things that have been happening that are really good. (Put a smiley face here!)

As you have probably noticed, sometimes the lockdown has caused families to have to be together more. Many have enjoyed this. I heard of one family in our county that got off Facebook altogether, and have begun having family reunion dinners the first Sunday of every month. What a novel idea!

Guest Column: An industry that Mississippi doesn’t need

By Phil Bryant, READ MORE > 3964 views
On Tue, 09/22/2020 - 04:06 PM

There’s a $14 billion industry that wants to sell their product in Mississippi. It’s backed by powerful and wealthy investment firms.

Studies show their product is harmful to our health and will put our kids and vulnerable populations at risk.

Getting the Message: Acts 1:12-14

By by Chris Shelton, READ MORE > 3870 views
On Sun, 09/20/2020 - 05:00 AM

Here we have the encouraging account of the church immediately after Jesus ascended into heaven. The disciples were told to stay in Jerusalem and wait for the Holy Spirit, and this is what we find them doing. Christians are called to humble obedience, believing the promises of Christ.

The apostles find a room on the second floor of a private home, and other believers in the Lord gather there with them. There is around 120 of them (verse 15). In verse 14 we read what they were doing: “All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer.”

Brenda Harper participates in the Hwy. 15 Yard Sale in the spring of 2019. Vendors will be set up at spots along Hwy. 15 from Newton to Louisville to participate in the bi-annual sale. Homeowners along and close to Hwy. 15 are also encouraged to have yard sales during this weekend. Appeal File Photo

BUSINESS: Hwy. 15 Yard Sale returns next week

By Caroline Phillips, READ MORE > 3122 views
On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 05:00 AM

The bi-annual Highway 15 Yard Sale’s second event of the year will be happening on Oct.1-4.

The event spans from Newton to Louisville. Vendors set up along the route and sell to shoppers.

Vendors will be opening around 7 or 8 a.m. each day and closing once the sun sets.

The Highway 15 Flea Market will be one of the businesses in Union that is participating in the event. Michelle Herrington said that they have been participating in the sale for quite some time.

Tyreke Snow runs for yardage in a 33-0 win over Raymond last week. | Mary Rigdon/Keepsake Images

Football stats for Sept. 23

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 3011 views
On Tue, 09/22/2020 - 08:59 PM

The Newton County Appeal has compiled a list of the player stats for the games played through Friday, Sept. 18. The following stats were submitted by each team. To submit stats or if you have questions about statistics, please email sports@newtoncountyappeal.com.

Fay Weaver

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 2663 views
On Tue, 09/22/2020 - 12:35 PM

Mrs. Fay Weaver, age 87, passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 at Rush Hospital in Meridian, MS. A visitation will be held at Wolf Funeral Services in Lake, MS on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 from 5:30-7 p.m. and again on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 from 12-12:50 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Wolf Funeral Services Chapel in Lake, MS on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 at 1 p.m. with burial to follow at Hazel Baptist Cemetery. Bro. Dale Henderson will officiate.

Mrs. Weaver had lived in Lake, MS since 1957. She was Baptist by faith and a member of Hazel Baptist Church of Lake, MS.

Newton’s Lawrence Morris fights for extra yards against Raymond. Mary Rigdon/Keepsake Images

FOOTBALL: Newton 33, raymond 0 - Tigers begin new streak of winning

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 2422 views
On Tue, 09/22/2020 - 03:31 PM

After breaking a 16-game losing streak last week against Leake Central, the Newton Tigers have started another streak.

The Tigers won their second game in a row as they shut out visiting Raymond 33-0 on Friday night.

Newton improves to 2-0 on the season and will host Hazlehurst this week at E.L. Morgan Field.

Newton coach Zach Grady was happy with the win but stressed to his team that there is more ahead for the Tigers.

The unusual election of 2020

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 2136 views
On Tue, 09/22/2020 - 03:54 PM

By now, all of our local municipalities have passed budgets for the upcoming year. And the way sales taxes have gone for most areas, cities may have to look for other sources of funding.

During the budget talks that I heard with the City of Newton, the collections for the early months of this year have fallen behind those of the previous years. Some of that is due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, the cost of everything continues to rise. So even when you take in the same amount of money, it’s still like taking a pay cut.

Carlois Walker pushes off Union defender Carlos Hickmon on his way to a big gain against Union. Walker finished with 213 yards rushing and two touchdowns. | Brent Maze/The Appeal

Union’s Mark Jones watches a pass from Kenyon Clay fall into his hands to score the Jackets’ only touchdown. | Brent Maze/The Appeal

Walker leads to County to reversal of ‘19 game

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 2118 views
On Tue, 09/22/2020 - 03:31 PM

How much difference a year makes for the rivalry game between Newton County and Union.

After the Yellowjackets throttled the Cougars a year ago, the Cougars returned the favor, as Newton County dominated Union 28-7 Friday night in Decatur.

The biggest difference between the game this year and last year might have been the impact of Carlois Walker. The junior racked up 213 yards rushing on 24 carries with two touchdowns, as the Cougars finished with nearly 300 yards rushing.

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Three charged in death of Newton woman

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 30596 views
On Wed, 09/09/2020 - 05:05 PM

Three people are in custody after a Newton woman was killed Sunday at a home on Pecan Road.

Sheriff Joedy Pennington said the suspects were arrested in connection with the murder of Marian Roncali, 44.

Carlos Roncali, 46, was arrested and charged with kidnapping and capital murder.

Today, James Roncali, 77, and Sherry Roncali, 78, were arrested and charged each with accessory before the fact to capital murder.

Police seek person of interest in shooting

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 21405 views
On Fri, 08/28/2020 - 09:32 AM

The Newton Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred early Friday on West Street.

Newton Police Chief Randy Patrick said between 12:30 and 1 a.m., the Newton Police Department responded to a shots fired call at 107 West Drive, near the old hospital in downtown Newton.

“Someone arrived at the apartment and shot it up, Patrick said. “There were about 10 or 15 shots fired from a rifle. Fortunately, the occupant was not injured.”

Patrick said police are looking for Donovan Gray, who Patrick identified as a person of interest.

Barnard Lnell Morrow, 21 | Photo courtesy Killeen Police Department

Texas triple homicide suspect caught in Newton

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 20881 views
On Sat, 08/29/2020 - 07:22 PM

A man was arrested Friday morning in Newton in connection with the March 14 murder of three people in Killeen, Texas.

The U.S. Marshals Gulf Coach Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Barnard Lnell Morrow, 21, at 6 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, in the 1600 block of Pecan Road in Newton. He was transported to the Lauderdale County Jail, and was awaiting extradition to Bell County, Texas, as of Friday.

UMMC releases information about COVID-19 vaccines

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 15499 views
On Thu, 08/27/2020 - 12:10 PM

JACKSON — Vaccines usually take years or even decades to develop. The COVID-19 pandemic has researchers working as fast as possible to limit the spread of the virus that has already caused more than 18 million infections and 700,000 deaths worldwide.

Dr. John Bates, assistant professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, said immunizations must go through multiple preclinical and clinical trials before gaining approval.

The King Is Coming

By L. Agnes Russell, READ MORE > 13555 views
On Sun, 09/06/2020 - 05:00 AM

“Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors, and the King of glory shall come in.” (Psalm 24:7) The King of Glory is ready to come. Heaven, with all the angelic hosts, is anticipating the soon revealing of the Son of God at His second coming to this earth. The very cosmos, this universe and the earth itself is expectantly assuming positions of waiting upon God the Father for His final decision as to when the Lord Jesus will be sent with His mighty entourage to set foot upon the Mount of Olives once more. Are we, His bride, also waiting?

Remembering 9/11/01

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 12960 views
On Fri, 09/11/2020 - 12:29 PM

Nineteen years ago today, 19 knife-weilding terrorists hijacked four commercial planes and crashed two planes into the World Trade Center's twin towers and crashed one into the Pentagon. The fourth plane crashed in a field in Shanksville, Pa., a flight that was suspected to used in attack on another target in Washington, D.C.

The attack killed nearly 3,000 individuals, including more than 400 police, firefighters and EMS workers.

It was an attack that forever changed America.

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Newton County High School names homecoming queen

By Submitted Photo, READ MORE > 12032 views
On Fri, 09/04/2020 - 11:29 PM

Newton County High School held its homecoming football game Friday night at Cougar Stadium.

Newton County High School Senior Karise Parkman is crowned the 2020 Homecoming Queen by the 2019 Homecoming Queen Audrie Lane Gentry during halftime festivities of the game. Parkman was escorted to the field by her father, Brian Parkman.

The Cougar football team defeated Morton 32-13 to improve to 1-0 on the season.

See Wednesday's edition of The Newton County Appeal for more on the game.

NEWTON COUNTY – New Census deadline nears

By Caroline Phillips, READ MORE > 10918 views
On Wed, 09/02/2020 - 12:32 PM

As of Aug. 3, 2020, the decision was made to cut the window for collecting data for the 2020 census by 31 days. This decision will decrease the time spent on door-to-door data collection and receiving data from mail-in responses, internet and phone calls.

According to census.gov, field data collection will end by Sept. 30. Self-response options will also close on that date to permit the commencement of data processing.

State Rep. Randy Rushing, District 78, has been leading the charge to get more people to participate in the census.

Roberts: ‘I’ve just been blessed’

By Brett Campbell, READ MORE > 10664 views
On Sat, 09/05/2020 - 05:00 AM

Editor’s Note: This column is being reprinted due to an error in the headline. We regret the error and are happy to set the record straight.

On Sept. 6, 1920, Jack Dempsey KO’d Billy Miske in three rounds for the heavyweight boxing title. It marked the first time Miske had been knocked out and the first time a prize boxing match had been broadcast on the radio.

Players of the week for Sept. 18

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 11591 views
On Tue, 09/22/2020 - 04:55 PM

The following players were named the Newton County Appeal Players of the Week for games played on Sept. 18.

Vote for your favorite player below:

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Deputy shot at in Newton County

By Thomas Howard, READ MORE > 79658 views
On Sat, 07/11/2020 - 01:28 PM

Update: A previous version of this story indicated a deputy sustained a gunshot wound. Sheriff Joedy Pennington said the deputy was not hit by a gunshot.

A Newton County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot at on Saturday in the line of duty.

Sheriff Joedy Pennington confirmed a deputy was involved in a shooting incident and was "doing ok."

”A deputy was shot at, Pennington said. “He was not hit, but he was shot at multiple times. The suspect is now in custody.”

Flush water systems to reduce lead levels

By Katrina McCalphia, READ MORE > 75070 views
On Mon, 07/13/2020 - 04:00 AM

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Two simple, daily steps can protect Mississippi’s youngest citizens from lead poisoning.

Jason Barrett, an assistant Extension professor in the Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute, said lead in drinking water can harm children’s health. But flushing faucets each morning and using cold water for cooking and preparing baby bottles can greatly reduce exposure.

Curry fired as police chief

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 73656 views
On Tue, 01/21/2020 - 08:44 PM

City of Newton Police Chief Harvey Curry has been terminated by the Newton Board of Aldermen during a regular meeting Tuesday night.

The move came during a nearly 90-minute executive session, which included a meeting with Eighth District Attorney Steven Kilgore behind closed doors for about 30 minutes. After he left the executive session, Newton County Chief Deputy Kris Hollingsworth arrived a few minutes later at City Hall and entered the executive session.

Wreck wreaks havoc on Hwy. 15

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 71813 views
On Thu, 12/19/2019 - 06:33 PM

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.

Officers on the scene said a pickup truck and a log truck collided on Hwy. 15 Thursday afternoon. The pickup truck came to rest on the southbound shoulder of Hwy. 15 while the log truck ran off into the woods off the southbound side of the road.

East Central student charged with sexual battery

By Thomas Howard, READ MORE > 71514 views
On Fri, 11/08/2019 - 02:29 PM

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.

He was initially charged with rape; however, the charge was updated Friday to sexual battery.

According to a statement from the college Friday, the alleged incident occurred last week in an on-campus dormitory.

Man shot while driving on 489

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 69859 views
On Fri, 04/10/2020 - 03:27 PM

Two people have been charged in connection with the murder of a Choctaw tribal resident who was shot while driving down Hwy. 489 last week.

Newton County Coroner Danny Shoemaker identified the victim as Clay Jim, 51, of Conehatta. He was driving his Cadillac Escalade northbound on Hwy. 489 when he was shot about one mile south of Newton-Conehatta Road, which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash into the woods on the west side of the road.

Two in custody after chase

By Thomas Howard, READ MORE > 69379 views
On Wed, 04/22/2020 - 06:00 AM

Newton County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested two men following a police chase in Newton.

Sheriff Joedy Pennington said deputies were manning a safety checkpoint within the county Saturday afternoon when the two suspects refused to stop.

Deputies pursued the suspects into Newton where they left their vehicle and fled on foot to a nearby home.

“[Deputies] chased them into Newton, and they bailed on foot and went into a house,” Pennington said in a text message.

Newton County removed from mask order

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 67619 views
On Fri, 05/29/2020 - 05:17 PM

Gov. Tate Reeves has decided to lift Newton County from the list of counties required to wear masks in public places.

According to a press release Friday Attala, Leake, Scott and Newton counties “are now at lower rates of transmission and can relax these social distancing measures.”

Now, face masks and coverings are still recommended by CDC and Mississippi State Department of Health guidelines, but they are not mandatory. The eased restrictions increase the number of people allowed in public gatherings using social distancing to 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors.

Three injured in Newton shooting

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 64602 views
On Mon, 01/27/2020 - 12:02 PM

The Newton Police Department and Newton County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a shooting Sunday night at the Newton Quick Food Mart No. 2, in which opposing parties exchanged gunfire and three people were injured.

Newton County Sheriff Joedy Pennington said the incident occurred at 8:50 p.m. And he confirmed that the incident was gang-related.

One suspect is in custody, and they are looking for at least two additional suspects. He did not release the identities of the suspects as no formal charges were filed as of Monday morning.

Parents will be able to buy items that students will need for the upcoming school year without tax beginning Friday morning.

Sales tax holiday set for this weekend

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 61374 views
On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 12:41 PM

Miss. Code Ann. Section 27-65-111(bb) provides a sales tax holiday in the State of Mississippi. A sales tax holiday is a temporary period when sales taxes are not collected or paid on purchases of specific products and/or services.

According to the Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday passed in the 2009 Legislative Session and amended in 2019 Legislative Session, Sales Tax is not due on the sale of articles of clothing, footwear, or school supplies if the sales price of a single item is less than $100.

The 2020 Sales Tax Holiday takes place between 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 31 and

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Deputy shot at in Newton County

By Thomas Howard, READ MORE > 79659 views
On Sat, 07/11/2020 - 01:28 PM

Update: A previous version of this story indicated a deputy sustained a gunshot wound. Sheriff Joedy Pennington said the deputy was not hit by a gunshot.

A Newton County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot at on Saturday in the line of duty.

Sheriff Joedy Pennington confirmed a deputy was involved in a shooting incident and was "doing ok."

”A deputy was shot at, Pennington said. “He was not hit, but he was shot at multiple times. The suspect is now in custody.”

Flush water systems to reduce lead levels

By Katrina McCalphia, READ MORE > 75071 views
On Mon, 07/13/2020 - 04:00 AM

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Two simple, daily steps can protect Mississippi’s youngest citizens from lead poisoning.

Curry fired as police chief

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 73657 views
On Tue, 01/21/2020 - 08:44 PM

City of Newton Police Chief Harvey Curry has been terminated by the Newton Board of Aldermen during a regular meeting Tuesday night.

Wreck wreaks havoc on Hwy. 15

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 71814 views
On Thu, 12/19/2019 - 06:33 PM

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, READ MORE > 71515 views
On Fri, 11/08/2019 - 02:29 PM

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.

He was initially charged with rape; however, the charge was updated Friday to sexual battery.

According to a statement from the college Friday, the alleged incident occurred last week in an on-campus dormitory.

Man shot while driving on 489

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 69860 views
On Fri, 04/10/2020 - 03:27 PM

Two people have been charged in connection with the murder of a Choctaw tribal resident who was shot while driving down Hwy. 489 last week.

Two in custody after chase

By Thomas Howard, READ MORE > 69380 views
On Wed, 04/22/2020 - 06:00 AM

Newton County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested two men following a police chase in Newton.

Sheriff Joedy Pennington said deputies were manning a safety checkpoint within the county Saturday afternoon when the two suspects refused to stop.

Deputies pursued the suspects into Newton where they left their vehicle and fled on foot to a nearby home.

“[Deputies] chased them into Newton, and they bailed on foot and went into a house,” Pennington said in a text message.

Newton County removed from mask order

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 67620 views
On Fri, 05/29/2020 - 05:17 PM

Gov. Tate Reeves has decided to lift Newton County from the list of counties required to wear masks in public places.

According to a press release Friday Attala, Leake, Scott and Newton counties “are now at lower rates of transmission and can relax these social distancing measures.”

Three injured in Newton shooting

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 64603 views
On Mon, 01/27/2020 - 12:02 PM

Newton County Sheriff Joedy Pennington said the incident occurred at 8:50 p.m. And he confirmed that the incident was gang-related.

One suspect is in custody, and they are looking for at least two additional suspects. He did not release the identities of the suspects as no formal charges were filed as of Monday morning.

Parents will be able to buy items that students will need for the upcoming school year without tax beginning Friday morning.