On Wednesday afternoon, a Newton County jury convicted Tyrese Smith for the murder of Baron Kilpatrick, Jr., also known as ...

“I am recommending that this board adopt a decrease to the district’s millage rate, which is currently set at 15.75 mills,” ...

An increased millage rate will go into effect following approval from the Newton County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night.

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) confirmed to The Covington News that a 15-year-old male student was taken into custody after a knife was found in his possession. It is not clear how the ...

On Sunday, Newton County citizens from all walks of life came together ahead of the 2025-26 school year for a Back to School Community Prayer. The event was held in the Homer/Sharp Stadium parking lot ...

The school year has arrived, and that means the inaugural flag football season is close by for Eastside High School and head ...

After becoming the school’s athletic director after the start of last school year, Dr. Patrick Carter has hit the ground ...

When you plan a trip, you consider not only the destination but also the climate, activities that interest you, ...

I feel anxious telling you this because I fear you will be depressed when you hear it, but you and I seem to be a bunch of ...