J Sharp
Sep 26, 2023
County Approves 2024 Budget
Newton County Commissioner met Tuesday morning for their regularly scheduled meeting and approved Newton County's 2024 Financial Budget....
J Sharp
Sep 26, 2023
Not Enough Rain, Yet
Recent rains showers have not yielded enough moisture to lift Newton County's Burn Ban. Officials are reminding folks from Deweyville to...
J Sharp
Sep 23, 2023
Newton VFD “Paid in Full”
Newton VFD would like to thank Newton ISD for honoring all of the first responders in our county tonight. It is an honor to serve...
J Sharp
Sep 22, 2023
Jamestown Horse picked up
Picked up in Jamestown. If you have any information, please contact the NCSO at (409)379-3636
J Sharp
Sep 21, 2023
Investigation Check #2: How did Newton County spend the American Rescue Plan Act Funds?
When considering the information from Investigation Check #1 and seeing the depleted General Funds to a little over $200,000, the...
J Sharp
Sep 19, 2023
UPDATE: Newton VFD - Notice of Fire
Cr 2020 is open to through traffic. Watch for heavy smoke in area. Plow lines around the fire but we will continue to monitor throughout...
J Sharp
Sep 17, 2023
Woods Fire on a high-line
Newton VFD was dispatched to a wood fire off County Road 2001-Leesmill Road shortly before 4:00 Sunday afternoon. Fire was down on a...
J Sharp
Sep 17, 2023
In Memory of Lora Mae Hamilton Cobb Perry
Funeral services for Lora Mae Hamilton Cobb Perry were Saturday September 16, 2023, at her home church, First Baptist Church in Newton,...
J Sharp
Sep 17, 2023
Burkeville Volleyball attend Newton Tournament
The Burkeville 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams traveled to Newton on Saturday for their tournament. Both teams had their ups and...
J Sharp
Sep 16, 2023
Newton County Go Texan WIN - 1st Place Ribs
Newton County Go Texan wins first place in the category of RIBS in the Jasper County Sheriff's Association BBQ Cookoff. Eight teams...
J Sharp
Sep 12, 2023
Investigation Check #1 - Was Newton County Broke last year???
Was the county broke in September of last year leading into the transfer of leadership from Judge Kenneth Weeks to Judge Ronnie Cochran?...
J Sharp
Sep 11, 2023
NCSO - Weekly Sheriff’s Report
September 11, 2023 Released by: Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Services (September 4, 2023, to September 10, 2023): The Newton County...
F Dillenbeck
Sep 10, 2023
Vernon Parish Chamber Orchestra 2023-2024 - starting NOW!!!
Vernon Parish Chamber Orchestra 2023-2024 Season The first rehearsal of the new season will be Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Leesville...
J Sharp
Sep 9, 2023
Burkeville Fire due to downed Power-line
Burkeville Volunteer Fire Department - At 2:05 pm BVFD was dispatched to a woods fire on hwy 87 north about 5 miles north of town. Down...
P Wright
Sep 9, 2023
Newton County Republican Club Meeting - September 15th (Speaker - Jay Sharp)
NCRC meets Friday, September 15 at noon in the Civic Center. Mr. Jay Sharp, editor of the digital Newton County Daily, will be the...
