By From staff reports, READ MORE > 547 Reads
On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 05:19 PM

In the April 7, 2021, edition of The Newton County Appeal, the arrest report has charges transposed for Terrence Moore and Mekos Moore.

Arrests

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 794 Reads
On Wed, 04/07/2021 - 04:00 PM

Correction: The charges for Terrence Moore and Mekos Moore were printed incorrectly in the Newton County Appeal. The charges listed below are correct. The Newton County Appeal regrets the error and is happy to set the record straight.

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Election results for April 6, 2021

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 2,617 Reads
On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 08:45 AM

The cities of Union, Newton and Hickory held its primary elections for several offices today.

The polls will close at 7 p.m. We will update the results as soon as possible tonight. Here are the races on the ballot today:

City of Union

Mayor – Republican Primary

Brad Capps - 167 (run-off)

John Evans - 20

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SUPERVISORS: Newton County set to get $4M in COVID-19 stimulus

By Caroline Phillips, READ MORE > 696 Reads
On Wed, 03/31/2021 - 04:00 PM

With the American Rescue Plan Act being signed into law recently by President Joe Biden, counties and parishes across the country will be receiving crucial funding.

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2021 Primary Election Races

GOVERNMENT: 2021 Primary Election Races

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On Wed, 03/31/2021 - 02:00 PM

Three Newton County communities will be holding primary elections for its elected officials.

Newton, Union and Hickory will all be heading to the polls for primary elections for each of their mayor’s races. Union and Newton will also have primaries for Aldermen races.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 6.

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Arrests

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 897 Reads
On Wed, 03/31/2021 - 10:00 AM

The following arrests were reported for March 23-29 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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Sen. Tyler McCaughn

Tyler McCaughn, Legislative update: Local and private bills pass that will allow assessments for tourism projects

By Sen. Tyler McCaughn, READ MORE > 685 Reads
On Wed, 03/31/2021 - 07:00 AM

This week at your Mississippi Senate, the countdown to sine die continues. The legislature worked hard to work through conferences. Those items of note include the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution 536 that would establish a State Taxation Study Committee to examine and develop recommendations regarding state tax policy and report to the

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Rep. Troy Smith

Reps. Randy Rushing & Troy Smith, Legislative update: Twelfth week of the 2021 Legislative Session progresses, deadline for passing bills approaching

By Reps. Troy Smith and Randy Rushing, READ MORE > 725 Reads
On Wed, 03/31/2021 - 06:00 AM

This was the twelfth week of the 2021 Legislative Session. At this point in the session, a majority of bills have either been sent to the governor to be signed or are being discussed in conference.

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Court of Appeals Decisions - March 30, 2021

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On Tue, 03/30/2021 - 05:34 PM

Listed below are the Mississippi Court of Appeals decisions for March 30, 2021:

Mississippi Court of Appeals
March 30, 2021

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SUPERVISORS: Sheriff to apply for JAG grant program

By Caroline Phillips, READ MORE > 1,567 Reads
On Fri, 03/26/2021 - 07:00 AM

The approval for the Newton County Sherriff’s Office to apply for a new grant was among the items voted on at the Newton County Board of Supervisors meeting on March 18.

With a unanimous vote, the NCSO will be able to apply for a new JAG grant.

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