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Billy L. Johnson won New Male Artist of the Year in the Quartet Category at the Zamar Music Awards held on Jan. 31 in Hattiesburg.

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Zamar Awards Spotlights Newton Gospel Artist

By STAFF REPORTS STAFF REPORTS
Fri,02/20/26-10:00AM, 495 Reads
Newton gospel recording artist Billy L. Johnson was honored as New Male Artist of the Year in the Quartet Category at the Zamar Music Awards held Jan. 31 in Hattiesburg. The recognition celebrates Johnson’s rising influence in gospel quartet music and reflects the growing reach of his ministry through song.
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Arrests

By STAFF REPORTS STAFF REPORTS
Thu,02/19/26-5:00PM, 459 Reads
The following arrests were reported for Feb. 6 - 12 in Newton County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Newton County Jail. All suspects should be presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.
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Fighting Back Flames

Fire fighters work to douse the flames that reignited Wednesday morning.

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Newton: First Responders Battle Early Morning Structure Fire

By MARTY MORGAN MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Wed,02/18/26-3:02PM, 447 Reads
Local first responders battled a fire at a vacant home in Newton early Wednesday morning, only to be called back hours later after the smoldering embers reignited.
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2026 NCHS Star Student and Teacher

Newton County High School Senior Bella Grace Jones (left) has been named the 2026 NCHS STAR Student. Bella Grace has selected LeAnn Little as the 2026 NCHS STAR Teacher. The two will be attending a banquet in their honor in the upcoming weeks.

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The Cougar News

By PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRETION OF THE NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRETION OF THE NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Sat,02/21/26-4:00PM, 438 Reads

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