The Newton County Board of Supervisors declared a civil emergency and has taken measures in county offices to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Newton County now has at least two confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, according to figures released from the Mississippi Department of Health Monday morning.
La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced in a press release Sunday afternoon that it will have a temporary shutdown of all U.S. manufacturing facilities and regional distribution centers effective immediately.
This includes the manufacturing and shipping operations in Newton. The company said they will re-evaluate the situation April 13.
Chiefs of Newton County’s 10 fire departments are offering a compromise to the rural fire protection agreement between the county Board of Supervisors and the fire departments.
JACKSON – Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports one new death from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, bringing the state total to six.
The case was a Rankin County male 80-85 with underlying conditions. He died while hospitalized.
The following arrests were reported for March 15-20 in Newton County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Newton County Jail.
With Gov. Tate Reeves cancelling schools until April 17 and urging social distancing and quarantining, the local grocery store has become the most popular place in the county.
The independent grocery stores, such as Garvin’s Cashsaver and the Piggly Wiggly of Union, have seen a spike in business of unprecedented levels.
The Newton County Board of Supervisors declared a civil emergency to help control the spread of the coronavirus during a special called meeting Tuesday following confirmation of the first confirmed coronavirus case in the county.
Since the Covid-19 Outbreak reached Mississippi two weeks ago, churches have been placed in the unusual circumstance of closing their doors to their congregations for their safety.
Union, Greenfield and Decatur fire departments responded to a home on Rigdon Road near the Erin Church Road Friday morning where a Dodge Challenger went up in flames in the residence’s carport.
Union Fire Chief Dale Yates said the fire was caused by an electrical issue with a battery charger.
