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The Newton Fire Department responded to this structure fire last Tuesday as ice covered the ground. No one was injured in the incident. The fire was still under investigation. Mary Rigdon/Keepsake Images

Newton fire responds to structure fire

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On Wed, 02/24/2021 - 05:00 AM

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Antonio Hoye

NEWTON: Hoye announces candidacy for mayor

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On Wed, 02/24/2021 - 05:00 AM

As a product of Newton, a grandson and son of this great town; it gives me great pleasure to announce my run as a Mayoral Candidate for Newton. Newton has always been home and I love my city and my people. I would love to see Newton reach the fullness that it can be with us working together in the communities and the city.

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VIDEO: Newton County Board of Supervisors meeting for Feb. 22, 2021

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On Mon, 02/22/2021 - 09:18 PM

The Newton County Board of Supervisors held their regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at the Newton County Courthouse.

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Mid-Morning update

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On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 10:30 AM

Here is the latest on things going on in Newton County:

• Newton County Schools will be closed through tomorrow.

NCSD closed for Friday

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Rain causes more power outages, road closures

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On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 08:08 AM

Rain that fell on Wednesday night has complicated the recovery of Newton County from Monday’s ice storm.

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Post offices reopen

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On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 10:34 AM

All Mississippi Post Offices within the three-digit ZIP Code areas 369, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395 and 396 have resumed normal operations. This includes retail service, mail delivery and drop shipments.

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NEWTON NINE: Appeals ruling closes case

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On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 05:00 AM

Supreme Court upholds trial

The Mississippi State Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a man charged with accessory after the fact to murder in connection with a 2017 St. Patrick's Day murder of Jamarcus Townsend.

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Closings for Wednesday

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On Tue, 02/16/2021 - 08:45 PM

If your business or organization is open or closed for today or tomorrow, please let us know via text at 769-222-3773 or email bmaze@newtoncountyappeal.com.

These are the closings already announced for Wednesday:

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Broad Street in Decatur was slushy Monday afternoon. | Submitted Photo

Newton County to experience frigid night, work crews halt work

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On Mon, 02/15/2021 - 07:12 PM

A wind chill advisory and a hard freeze warning are in effect tonight as the temperature will fall to near 10 degrees tomorrow morning.

As much as 2 inches of freezing rain, sleet and snow fell on Newton County Monday.

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Brandon Allen holds a tree branch that has icicles on it. | Submitted Photo

List of Closings for Tuesday

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On Mon, 02/15/2021 - 06:13 PM

Here is a list of closings so far:

Garbage schedule for the City of Newton: Tuesday customers will be collected Wednesday and Wednesdays customers will be collected Friday

• Newton County Courthouse will not be open tomorrow until 10:00a.m., per Circuit Clerk Mike Butler.

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