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Arrests for May 11, 2022

By STAFF REPORTS
Fri,05/13/22-5:52PM, 3,461 Reads
The following arrests were reported for April 29-May 5 in Newton County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Newton County Jail.
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Terone Wheaton, 51, Newton, arrested 4/29/22, possession of paraphernalia
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911 reports for May 11, 2022

By STAFF REPORTS
Fri,05/13/22-5:53PM, 2,522 Reads
The following are 911 calls reported for April 28-May 4 in Newton County by the Newton County Dispatch Office.
Nature of Call (Total Calls Received)
911 False Call (2)
911 Repeat Call (19)
911 Transfer (1)
Alarm Fire (6)
Alarm Burglary (10)
Alarm Medical (3)
Animal Call (5)
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Union Man Pleads Guilty to Soliciting a Minor in Connection with Sex Trafficking

By STAFF REPORTS
Thu,05/19/22-2:47PM, 2,410 Reads
A Union man pleaded guilty Thursday to sex trafficking of a minor, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Newton County second baseman Mandarie Leach awaits a throw from the outfield as a Sumrall base-runner slides in safely. | Jeff Parks/Jeff Parks Photography

Softball: Newton County 2-1, Sumrall 11-3 — Cougars fall in third round series

By ROBBIE ROBERTSON
Fri,05/13/22-4:21PM, 2,281 Reads
The Newton County Lady Cougars saw their softball season come to an end last week.
The Lady Cougars were swept by Sumrall, falling 11-2 on Friday and 3-1 on Saturday.
Newton County finishes the season with a 23-8 record
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Union Fire Chief Dale Yates tries to help put out any remaining fires at this home at the corner of Tenth and Newton streets in Union. | Brent Maze/The Appeal

House fire kills one

By BRENT MAZE
Wed,01/12/22-4:59PM, 111,827 Reads
A Union man has died, and his brother is now homeless after a fire destroyed their home Wednesday afternoon.
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Governor Tate Reeves: State of the State Address - 2022

By PRESS RELEASE - GOVERNOR TATE REEVES
Tue,01/25/22-4:48PM, 103,705 Reads 190,527 Statewide
Below is a press release from Governor Tate Reeves:
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EDUCATION: NCA releases Headmaster, Honor Roll lists for first semester

By STAFF REPORTS
Sun,01/23/22-6:00PM, 87,358 Reads
The following students were received academic honors for the first semester of the 2021-2022 school year:
Headmaster-

K-5: Rebecca Lynn Godwin, Kensley Goodwin, Sadie Morgan, Camden Neese, Michael King
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Gas leak reported at Biewer

By BRENT MAZE
Fri,01/21/22-10:12PM, 79,083 Reads
The Newton Fire Department and Newton Police Department are on the scene of a gas leak this evening at the Biewer Sawmill in the Newton Industrial Park.
Fire Chief J.C. Collins confirmed that there was a gas leak, but there are no apparent injuries, and everyone appears to be OK.
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Union Fire Chief Dale Yates tries to help put out any remaining fires at this home at the corner of Tenth and Newton streets in Union. | Brent Maze/The Appeal

House fire kills one

By BRENT MAZE
Wed,01/12/22-4:59PM, 111,828 Reads
A Union man has died, and his brother is now homeless after a fire destroyed their home Wednesday afternoon.
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Governor Tate Reeves: State of the State Address - 2022

By PRESS RELEASE - GOVERNOR TATE REEVES
Tue,01/25/22-4:48PM, 103,706 Reads 190,527 Statewide
Below is a press release from Governor Tate Reeves:
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EDUCATION: NCA releases Headmaster, Honor Roll lists for first semester

By STAFF REPORTS
Sun,01/23/22-6:00PM, 87,359 Reads
The following students were received academic honors for the first semester of the 2021-2022 school year:
Headmaster-

K-5: Rebecca Lynn Godwin, Kensley Goodwin, Sadie Morgan, Camden Neese, Michael King
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Gas leak reported at Biewer

By BRENT MAZE
Fri,01/21/22-10:12PM, 79,084 Reads
The Newton Fire Department and Newton Police Department are on the scene of a gas leak this evening at the Biewer Sawmill in the Newton Industrial Park.
Fire Chief J.C. Collins confirmed that there was a gas leak, but there are no apparent injuries, and everyone appears to be OK.
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