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Thompson gets 20-year sentence
By THOMAS HOWARD
Tue,09/18/18-2:59PM , 6,898 Reads
A Newton resident has been sentenced to prison for charges stemming from the March 2017 murder of Jamarcus Townsend, 21.

District Attorney Stephen Kilgore confirmed Ashton Myota Thompson was found guilty of accessory to murder after the fact in Leake County Circuit Court last week and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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NHS survives in overtime for first win
By THOMAS HOWARD
Wed,09/12/18-9:24AM , 1,096 Reads
Screams of delight came from the visitors stands Friday at Choctaw Central High School as the Newton Tigers won their first game of the season in overtime 28-25 against the Choctaw Warriors.
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4 qualify for two seats on County School Board
By THOMAS HOWARD
Wed,09/12/18-8:37AM , 14,098 Reads
Newton County voters will have a choice when they go to fill two seats on the Newton County School Board during the general election, Nov. 6.
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NCSD trustees look to save on power bill
By THOMAS HOWARD
Wed,09/12/18-8:32AM , 1,195 Reads
Newton County School Board is considering ways to lower utility costs and improve energy efficiency in the district’s school buildings.
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