Politics | Newton County Appeal

Larry Roberts

Retired Judge Larry Roberts appointed to assist 8th Circuit Court

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On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 04:26 PM

Newton Board of Aldermen is meeting in the Historic Depot while City Hall is being renovated

NEWTON: City keeps garbage contract for now

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 4,065 Reads
On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 05:00 AM

The City of Newton will extend its current contract with Waste Pro for an additional six months to allow Mayor Murray Weems and the Board of Aldermen to continue negotiations on a new garbage contract.

Gov. Tate Reeves signs an executive order.

Reeves extends Safe Return order; adds 10 Counties to mask mandate

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On Sat, 07/25/2020 - 05:00 AM

JACKSON — Governor Tate Reeves announced Monday he was extending his Safe Return and county-specific executive orders, adding ten counties under the tighter social distancing measures to help limit transmission and protect public health.

Gov. Reeves amends Safe Return order to combat rising cases

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On Fri, 07/24/2020 - 03:59 PM

JACKSON — Governor Tate Reeves announced Friday his amended Safe Return order, establishing additional measures on social gatherings and events to protect public health as COVID-19 cases rise across the state.

Newton County, in January, welcomed CareMed EMS on board as its new ambulance service provider. CareMed operates three ambulances within the county responding to 911 calls and other emergency situations.

Supervisors discuss ambulance service, paramedic shortage

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On Fri, 07/24/2020 - 05:00 AM

Staffing issues with Newton County’s ambulance service spawned complaints to county supervisors last week. In the Board of Supervisors’ Thursday meeting, county officials asked emergency management staff to address their constituents’ concerns.

Aldermen set sights on budget season

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 2,754 Reads
On Fri, 07/24/2020 - 05:00 AM

The Decatur Board of Alderman held its regular monthly board meeting with little fan fare to begin the month.

The meeting was held at city hall for the first time since March.

Newton Board of Aldermen response to ethics complaint

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On Wed, 07/22/2020 - 04:34 PM

The Newton Board of Aldermen via attorney Brian Mayo has entered a response to the Newton County Appeal's Open Meetings Act complaint from the June 16, 2020.

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The Newton Board of Aldermen passed a $5 capital improvement fee in executive session during its June 16, 2020, meeting.

Aldermen respond to ethics complaint

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On Wed, 07/22/2020 - 05:00 AM

The Newton Board of Aldermen has responded to an ethics complaint made by The Newton County Appeal over the aldermen’s use of executive session during its June 16, 2020 meeting.

Randy Rushing

Rushing among legislators with COVID-19

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 1,384 Reads
On Wed, 07/22/2020 - 05:00 AM

Rep. Randy Rushing, R-Decatur, has confirmed with The Newton County Appeal that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Rushing issued the following statement via text Thursday afternoon:

State commission seeks flag design submissions

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On Mon, 07/20/2020 - 05:00 AM

House Bill 1796 established a commission to redesign the Mississippi State Flag. The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH), which is providing clerical support for the commission, is now accepting flag design submissions.

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