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American Legion to honor fallen
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Updated: May 25, 2012, 1:19 AM
Published: May 25, 2012, 1:20 AM

The American Legion Post 32 will host its annual Memorial Day event on the square at 10 a.m. on Monday.

The names of those who were killed from Newton County in past wars will be read aloud. A speech will be given and a wreath will be placed in their honor.

American Legion adjutant Roger Tingler said it was important for the legion and the county's citizens to remember those who have fallen in the line of duty serving their country.

"We want to never forget those killed in all the wars, especially those in Newton County," Tingler said.
April 3 crash kills two young adults, injures third
Newton County Sheriff Car---WEB
Kate Verity
Published: Apr 4, 2025, 10:29 PM

NEWTON COUNTY — Around 10 a.m. on Thursday, a head-on collision on Highway 212 left two young adults dead and a third hospitalized.

Joe Navarro, 21, was driving the vehicle and Breanna Smith, 18, was in the passenger seat. Katie New, 20, sat between them.

According to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, the vehicle lost control while going around a curve and crossed the centerline, where it collided head-on with a box truck. The crash report shows that their vehicle traveled another hundred feet after impact before coming to a stop. It spun, ended up facing the opposite direction on the shoulder of the opposite lane.

Navarro and Smith were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. New was airlifted to Grady Hospital. Her current condition is not known. 

Navarro, Smith and New were not believed to be wearing seatbelts when the collision occurred.

The driver of the box truck was not reported to have suffered any injuries.

This is an ongoing story. The News will post updates as they are made available.