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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.  

    Newton County Sheriff’s Department

    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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    Double homicide case heads to grand jury

    By BRENT MAZE
    Wed,04/27/22-6:00AM, 11,888 Reads

    Two suspects charged with the murders of two women found dead on Choctaw tribal lands last month will have their cases presented to the grand jury in the near future.

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  • Andrew Graham Winstead, 26

    Driver of truck that killed 2-year-old indicted

    By BRENT MAZE
    Mon,05/09/22-11:15AM, 11,160 Reads

    A man has been indicted after being charged last year with leaving the scene of the accident in which a 2-year-old child pedestrian died.

    A Neshoba County grand jury returned an indictment for Andrew Graham Winstead, 26, of Road 383 in Philadelphia on charges of leaving the scene of an accident with serious injuries.

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    BASEBALL: Lanier, McGee pitch perfect innings in sweep

    By ROBBIE ROBERTSON
    Tue,04/26/22-5:05PM, 7,479 Reads

    The Lake Hornets had a perfect start to the Class 2A playoffs last week.

    After falling 7-5 to Union in the regular-season finale, Lake pitched two perfect games, beating Velma Jackson 15-0 and 20-0 on Friday in the opening round of the Class 2A playoffs.

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  • MSDH shares data contradicting NAACP, SPLC allegations Mississippi failed minorities during COVID

    By SARAH ULMER, Y'ALL POLITICS
    Thu,04/21/22-11:14AM, 7,061 Reads 45,297 Statewide

    The NAACP and Southern Poverty Law Center claim state didn’t properly fund resources to reach minority communities. MSDH stands behind efforts.

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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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Current Temp
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Partly Sunny
  • Chance of Rain: 0%
  • Max Temp: 93°F
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  • Humidity: 82%
  • Sunrise: 5:55 AM
  • Sunset: 7:50 PM
  • Wind Speed: 10 to 15 mph
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  • Wind Gust: 14 mph
  • Sky Cover: 2%
  • Visibility: 10 mi
  • Dew Point: 69°F
  • Moon Rise: 12:59 AM
  • Moon Set: 10:14 AM

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Arrests for May 11, 2022

The following arrests were reported for April 29-May 5 in Newton County. This report was compiled READ MORE

911 reports for May 11, 2022
Union Man Pleads Guilty to Soliciting a Minor in Connection with Sex Trafficking
Softball: Newton County 2-1, Sumrall 11-3 — Cougars fall in third round series
Magnolia Sips holds ribbon cutting
K-9 reported missing

Double homicide case heads to grand jury

Two suspects charged with the murders of two women found dead on Choctaw tribal lands last month READ MORE

Driver of truck that killed 2-year-old indicted
BASEBALL: Lanier, McGee pitch perfect innings in sweep
MSDH shares data contradicting NAACP, SPLC allegations Mississippi failed minorities during COVID
What’s so special about student debt?
City of Union Public Hearing on Medical Cannabis

House fire kills one

A Union man has died, and his brother is now homeless after a fire destroyed their home Wednesday READ MORE

Governor Tate Reeves: State of the State Address - 2022
EDUCATION: NCA releases Headmaster, Honor Roll lists for first semester
Gas leak reported at Biewer
Conehatta man killed in Neshoba County crash
One airlifted after apparent shooting at Newton Elementary

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
Sales tax holiday set for this weekend
Newton County removed from mask order
Two in custody after chase
Man shot while driving on 489

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