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Several local law enforcement agencies are conducting an investigation in Newton after a body was found just north of Newton on FM 2626.  Sheriff Rowles said that they received a call regarding a deceased female found in an outbuilding behind a residence on 2626 on Saturday, January 18, 2020.  The body was that of a…

The Newton County Sheriff’s Department reported a stabbing in South Newton County, just south of the Gist Community, around 11:22 a.m. on Friday, January 17.  According to Sheriff Billy Rowles, a female came to her neighbor’s house and said she had just stabbed someone and asked the neighbor to call 911.  The first deputy on…

“The Workforce Board is pleased to honor Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative, whose efforts to partner with the workforce system in hiring, training and retaining a quality staff, has contributed to the economic and workforce objectives in the region,” said Board Chair Wayne Haglund.  Mr. Haglund was joined by Past Board Chair Lisa Balty and…

  The Newton County Sheriff’s Department reported a stabbing in South Newton County, just south of the Gist community, around 11:22 a.m. on Friday, January 17.  According to Sheriff Billy Rowles a female came to her neighbor’s house and said she had just stabbed someone and asked the neighbor to call 911. The first deputy…

Newton High School recently announced the recipients of the Texas High School Coaches Association Football Academic All-State athletes.  They are Kollin Shaver, Zach Gulley, Avante Burnham and Jamarion Samuel. Head Coach Drew Johnston had this to say of the athletes, “We hold our guys to a high standard in the classroom and in the community.…

The Newton Independent School District will join 1,025 school districts throughout Texas to celebrate January as School Board Recognition Month, Superintendent Michelle Barrow announced. “Our school board members are volunteers who shoulder critical responsibilities and often make difficult choices for our district, all without pay.  Their goal is always focused on the future success of…

Sheriff Billy Rowles reported to us that on Saturday, January 4, 2020, two neighbors were in an argument that was rumored to be about a dog when one of the men shot the other.  The shooting occurred in the Trout Creek Community off of FM 2460.  According to Rowles, 42-year-old Reginald Ashworth was shot by…

By Karyn Lobb It is with great sadness that we report the death of our reporter for the Woods Community News, Charles Park.  He came in when he first moved back to Newton wanting to write a column like the one from years ago.  The column was called Woods Community News by Rachel Drummond.  That…

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety on Thursday, January 2, 2020, a fatal crash occurred in Holly Springs on US 190 and FM 1408.  The preliminary crash investigation given by DPS stated that around 1:45 p.m. a 2014 Lincoln passenger car was traveling at an unsafe speed when the vehicle slid off the…

Released by Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Sam Craft of the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office announced that on Friday, December 29, 2019 the arrest of Paul Wayne Kennedy, age 37.  The arrest was a result of a joint investigation between the Vernon, Beauregard, and Newton County, Texas Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Postal Inspector.  We…