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Arrests

By STAFF REPORTS STAFF REPORTS
Thu,10/02/25-4:00PM, 1,691 Reads
The following arrests were reported for Sept. 19 - 25 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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Alice Pouncey

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Obituary: Alice Pouncey

By PAID OBITUARY PAID OBITUARY
Tue,12/02/25-3:00PM, 1,690 Reads
Services for Ms. Alice Pouncey were held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Decatur Methodist Church with burial following in Concord Methodist Church Cemetery in Enterprise, MS. Visitation was held from 11:00 a.m. until time for the service at Decatur Methodist Church. Bro. Rick Brooks officiated.
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Jeffrey M. Addy, who was charged on or about May 12, 2023, for allegedly killing Christopher Cody Addy

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Crime: Grand Jury Returns Capital Murder, Murder, and Multiple Felony Indictments

By MARTY MORGAN MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Wed,02/04/26-7:00PM, 1,689 Reads
A Newton County Grand Jury convened last week and handed down numerous indictments, including one Capital Murder indictment and four indictments of First-Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault.
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Jordyn Boler brings the ball upcourt for the Lady Tigers in their win against Puckett.

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Newton Basketball: Lady Tigers Win Three, Boys Split Pair of Games

By ROBBIE ROBERTSON ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Sports Editor
Wed,01/14/26-10:00AM, 1,670 Reads
The Newton Lady Tigers brought home three wins last week, including a pair of division wins.
Newton beat Pelahatchie 50-42 and Puckett 64-42 and finished the week with a 59-36 win over West Lauderdale.
The Newton boys split a pair of games, beating Puckett 69-66 while falling 72-57 to Pelahatchie.
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