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National Night Out Firetruck

Testing the horn and siren of the Newton Fire Department firetruck was a popular activity by children at National Night Out.

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Newton: National Night Out

By MARTY MORGAN MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Fri,10/03/25-10:00AM, 1,094 Reads
The Newton Police Department hosted their second annual National Night Out in Downtown Newton on Monday, where the community and children were invited to come out and get to know their local and regional agencies by meeting them and getting to take a close look at their vehicles, and trying out their sirens.
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Arrests

By STAFF REPORTS STAFF REPORTS
Thu,12/25/25-4:00PM, 1,083 Reads
The following arrests were reported for Dec. 12 - 18 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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Governor Reeves Issues Executive Order Reestablishing Presidential Fitness Test In Schools

By PRESS RELEASE - GOVERNOR TATE REEVES PRESS RELEASE - GOVERNOR TATE REEVES
Thu,10/30/25-11:26AM, 1,080 Reads
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today issued Executive Order 1589 to reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test for elementary, middle and high school students across Mississippi. Executive Order 1589 comes after President Donald J.
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Obituary: Tanya Burroughs

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Tue,09/30/25-3:00PM, 1,070 Reads
Ms. Tanya Burroughs, 66, died Sunday, September 28, 2025. Funeral services for Ms. Tanya Burroughs will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Milling Funeral Home Chapel of Union with burial in the Erin Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
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