http://www.thenewtonrecord.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 15 May 2008 18:39:00 +0000 http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_136182813.html http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_136182813.html Newton will be first city in the state to sign community covenant to support troops about to be deployed. Thu, 15 May 2008 18:41:00 +0000 http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_136184155.html http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_136184155.html Youth organization raises almost $3,500 for league Thu, 15 May 2008 18:55:00 +0000 http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_136185503.html http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_136185503.html Couple busted for growing marijuanaAlva Freeman, 37 and Tammy Freeman, 35 of Little Rock were arrested over the weekend for the manufacture of marijuana. Thu, 15 May 2008 18:47:00 +0000 http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_136184745.html http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_136184745.html Hee Haw group headlining Newton Chamber banquet Thu, 15 May 2008 18:52:00 +0000 http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_136185002.html http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_136185002.html Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of stories on what local churches are doing in the mission field. Thu, 15 May 2008 18:59:00 +0000 http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_136185655.html http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_136185655.html Wilmer H. Whittle, Chief Executive Officer of Newton County Bank, announces the retirement of Mary ‘Cille Gibbs effective, Thursday, May 29, 2008. Thu, 15 May 2008 18:59:00 +0000 http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_136190126.html http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_136190126.html The Mississippi State Department of Health has issued a boil water alert for customers who receive their drinking water from the Town of Hickory water supply located in Newton County. Thu, 15 May 2008 19:19:00 +0000 http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_136191752.html http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_136191752.html The Mississippi State University Extension Service hosted a free Floral Arranging Workshop at The Coffee Cup/Dezignz By Nikki in Newton on Friday. Thu, 15 May 2008 19:16:00 +0000 http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_136191408.html http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_136191408.html The Newton Arts Council had its annual luncheon at the Historic Newton Depot on Tuesday in appreciation to all the contributors that support the arts. Thu, 15 May 2008 19:10:00 +0000 http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_136191240.html http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_136191240.html Republicans from Newton County held their county convention on Saturday, May 3, 2008 in the Circuit Court Room of the Newton County Court House. The convention is held every four years to elect delegates and alternate delegates to the Mississippi Republican Convention held in Jackson. Newton County was allotted one delegate and one alternate delegate. The Convention elected Jack Winstead and Lois Cooper as delegate and alternate, respectively. Wed, 07 May 2008 16:05:00 +0000 http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_128160720.html http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_128160720.html Emily Ray has a new home at The Copper Edge in Newton. Owner Brooke Hollingsworth is proud to announce that she will be carrying the popular line of jewelry in her hair styling salon/gift shop. Wed, 07 May 2008 15:55:00 +0000 http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_128155636.html http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_128155636.html The Pink Ladies of Newton Regional Hospital were honored with a reception for their hard work and many years of service on Friday, April 25. Bob Welborn, Hospital Administrator welcomed everyone. Wed, 07 May 2008 15:52:00 +0000 http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_128155403.html http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_128155403.html Newton County Board of Supervisors met on Monday and among topics discussed was the problem with Cogongrass in the county. Bruce Jackson from the Department of Agriculture was on hand to provide information to the board on the effects of Cogongrass and how to eliminate it. Wed, 07 May 2008 15:51:00 +0000 http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_128155159.html http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_128155159.html Mississippi State University Extension Service of Newton County visited Newton Pilate Middle School last week to present “Welcome to the Real World”, a life skills activity for eighth grade students. Wed, 07 May 2008 15:29:00 +0000 http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_128153113.html http://www.thenewtonrecord.com/local/local_story_128153113.html LakeFest proved to be a successful day despite the rain earlier on Saturday. Vendors set their tents up and even though it was muddy that didn’t seem to stop many from shopping, eating and listening to the politicians and talent that appeared on stage.