Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Newton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 What’s at stake in the Newton man’s federal wrongful-arrest trial?

Newton, Mississippi Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello Newton! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s at stake in the Newton man’s federal wrongful-arrest trial?
  • When and where Newton’s farmers market is reopening this summer

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunshine; nice, low humidity, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
  • Friday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Newton man claims wrongful arrest in federal civil trial (kcci.com) — A Newton resident is suing the City of Newton and two local police officers in federal court, claiming he was unlawfully arrested during a 2022 traffic stop. Officers say they had probable cause after a sobriety test, though a later expert found he wasn’t intoxicated. The trial, expected to last five days, could impact local policing practices and accountability.
   

• Newton County: From Field to Table-Farmer's Market Season Begins June 27 at ESCO Park (newtoncountyappeal.com) — Newton County’s farmers market season returns to ESCO Park on Highway 15 in Newton starting Saturday, June 27, with morning markets running through mid-September. Shoppers can find fresh local produce, and eligible seniors and WIC participants can use state nutrition vouchers. Vendors are still being recruited, and the Newton County Show Barn in Newton will serve as the rain location.
   

📸 Around Newton

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

📣 Newton Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Allied Universal Security Services posted a job opening for Security Officer Patrol Associate in Newton. Apply here.
  • Weir Group posted a job opening for Controls Technician in Newton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Meridian

  • Meridian's water division earns perfect health inspection, wins state taste competition (wtok.com)
  • Meridian Blues hosts meet and greet throughout the week to thank fans for their unwavering support (wtok.com)
  • Metro Ambulance recognized by Meridian City Council (wtok.com)

Philadelphia

Ok Newton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Newton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Newton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.