Newton County News

You might say Alton Sims has a blooming habit. Roses are his passion, and it shows in his Pearl home's yard.

I am researching the Mayes family of Newton County, Mississippi. Specifically, the family of Samuel Newton Mayes, b. Nov.

“And we think this will help students.”

Newton County School District will implement a new 10-point grading scale for the next school year. via WTOK-TV Meridian

After not having a baserunner through six innings, Cleveland scored twice in the top of the seventh to defeat East Central 2-1 Monday for the MHSAA 4A fast-pitch softball championship. via The Clarion-Ledger

SUMRALL - The Sumrall Bobcats opened their Class 3A South Mississippi championship baseball series with a 14-6 victory over Newton County tonight. via Hattiesburg American

“We urge motorists to slow down when approaching the area and drive with extreme caution”

Mississippi Department of Transportation officials allowed one lane of I-20 in Newton County to be reopened to traffic after a vehicle crash closed the Interstate earlier Friday. via Meridian Star

Ashley Henley is only 20 years old. She's a student at East Central Community College, a former Junior Miss, and currently holds the title of Miss Hospitality in Newton County. via Meridian Star

“There are obviously a lot of folks that live in Lake that drive a good distance to go to work, maybe in other areas”

With summer in sight, many area towns are getting into festival season. Several were on tap Saturday in East Mississippi, including Lake, which is usually a hotbed for political stumping. via WTOK

An overturned truck shut down I-20 westbound in Newton County Friday, according to The Mississippi Department of Transportation. via WAPT-TV Jackson

Deputies with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office have captured a fugitive wanted in Florida and Mississippi on larceny and drug charges. via The South Mississippi Sun Herald

It is with great excitement that I announce a comprehensive and highly scientific study regarding Mississippi breakfast eaters and eateries . via Meridian Star

Victims of the recent tornadoes in Mississippi can now apply for special loans to help them recover. via WAPT-TV Jackson

Ashley Wilson was a tough luck loser for Pearl High School in Saturday's first fast-pitch softball game at Hernando, but bounced back with a two-hitter in the decisive third game of the best-of-three series as ... via The Clarion-Ledger

People in the 18 Mississippi counties blasted by storms April 4 will be able to sign up for low-interest loans beginning Friday. via The Clarion-Ledger

“We've learned to plan for these weather events”

Although Hurricane Katrina was a terrible storm in late August of 2005, it still didn't destroy James and Sue Baskin's Newton County home. via Meridian Star

“You still owe your tax, but you pay your best estimate in order to avoid penalties.”

If the storm that hit Jackson earlier this month left you dealing with tree cutters and contractors instead of your income tax return, there are some things you should do before Tuesday's tax deadline. via The Clarion-Ledger

“These are the kids that are well-rounded”

Becca MacNeill of Ridgeland has been a vital part of an amazing sports dynasty, helping the Lady Titans capture six consecutive Class 4A state championships in girls soccer. via The Clarion-Ledger

“We believe the caliber of the gun allegedly used was either a 9mm or .380”

Newton County Sheriff Jackie Knight said late Wednesday afternoon a suspect has been charged in the Monday night shooting death of Charles Wash of Decatur. via Meridian Star

Possible tornadoes were reported late Monday night and early Tuesday morning in Newton and Clarke counties in Mississippi. via WTOK-TV Meridian

“There are some aspects of our lockdown procedure we can tweak to make it better”

The apparent suicide of an East Central Community College student Tuesday morning shut down the Decatur campus for a short time. via Meridian Star