Hospital honors local teachers

Newton Medical Center's Women's Diagnostic Center held a Teacher's Appreciation event in February.

Local author writes motivational book

A Covington woman hopes she can take her readers on a journey of survival with her newly published book," Rise Above Now."

Local earns degree from Fort Hays St

Jeremiah Bundrage graduated from Fort Hays State University with an educational specialist degree in education administration.

AHS Chorus to host Apollo Talent Show

In celebration of Music in Our Schools Month, the Alcovy High School Tiger Chorus will be hosting their first annual Alcovy Apollo Talent Showcase tonight at 7 p.m. in the Alcovy auditorium.

Newton County Sentencings - March 22

Cassandra L. Ogletree, felony theft by deception, 10 years probation, $1,000, pay restitution.

Freeze warning tonight; protect plants

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for Newton County as the temperature is expected to get down to 32 degrees tonight.

Lowest gas price - March 21

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.44 at Kroger, located at 5341 Ga. Highway 20 south near Brown Bridge Road.

Picture of the Day - Sept. 19

A teen anime group meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the library story room to share and discuss art. The grouping of canvases pictured here were created by teen anime member Andy Dominguez-Cuevas. To see more photos, click on the links under Related Content.

Meet Go-Go Girl

Anne Wheeler has a new best friend that's taking her around Covington whenever she wants to go. It's an adult tricycle that's blue in color and has a basket on the back that Wheeler has named Go-Go Girl.

Chamber surveys members on by the drink alcohol sales

The Covington-Newton County Chamber of Commerce is surveying its members on whether alcohol by the drink sales should be allowed in unincorporated Newton County.

How to be an extra

Bill Marinella's been involved in Covington's filming for nearly 20 years, dating back to his days as an actor in "In the Heat of the Night," the 1980s television series that put Newton County and its courthouse on the map.

Early voting for General Elections begins Monday

Early voting for the Nov. 2 General Election begins at 8 a.m. Monday at the Newton County Administration Building, 1113 Usher St. in Covington.

Proposed commercial parking restrictions could cause hardship

Covington resident Martha McGiboney believes the city's proposed restrictions on parking commercial vehicles in residential areas will hinder her son's ability to make a living.

Newborn Opry to return in October

After a year's hiatus, they're getting ready to make music again at the Newborn Opry.

Juvenile shot in leg

Deputies were called to a shooting Tuesday evening, but instead of arresting the shooter, charges are pending against the juvenile who was shot.

Artful Harvest winners announced

Best In Show: Terrel Godfrey, "Wheat Dreams"

Anime night

Picture of the Day - Sept. 18

Bryana Newby and Akem Hunt were crowned Homecoming Queen and King during Newton High School's football game against Northview Friday night. To see more photos, click on the links below Related Content.

Picture of the Day - Sept. 17

Colonel Cob's Corn Maze, located at 797 Macedonia Church Road in Oxford, opens today, debuting its eighth corn maze. Other activities for families to enjoy include a giant mountain slide, petting zoo, hay rides, helicopter rides over the farm and a pumpkin patch. For more information on Colonel Cob's Corn maze, visit http://colcobscornmaze.com/ To see more photos, click on the links under Related Content.

Newton County flushing water lines

Del Sumner and his fellow water inspectors are again opening fire hydrants and flushing out water lines, at times releasing tens of thousands of gallons into yards and streets.

Pridgett guilty on all counts

It took a Newton County jury just two-and-a-half hours to convict 20-year-old Jamaal Marquez Pridgett for the Oct. 7, 2008, murder of one man, and the aggravated assault of three others, Thursday afternoon. The case, which began Tuesday morning in the courtroom of Superior Court Judge Eugene Benton, centered around a dice game that turned deadly in a home on West Street. Pridgett claimed self-defense, saying he did shoot Glover, ...

Pridgett found guilty

Jamaall Pridgett has been found guilty on all counts in Newton County Superior Court. Sentencing will be held until Tuesday, Sept. 21.