COVINGTON — Newton County’s proposed $113.8 million general fund budget may continue to be tweaked as the Board of Commissioners heads toward a vote on the spending plan on June 16. During a public hearing on the budget Tuesday night, Commissioners Stan E... See more
COVINGTON — An ordinance that will hold parents responsible if they knowingly fail to prevent their children from committing crimes in the city of Covington has gained final approval. Despite continued pushback from two council members and some members of... See more
COVINGTON — The Newton County Board of Commissioners held an emergency called meeting Thursday evening that was marked by the presence of about 50 deputies from the Newton County Sheriff’s Office. According to several sources, the meeting was held due to ... See more
COVINGTON — An event billed as an “exclusive” celebration of 50 years of service for interim Board of Commissioners Chair Linda Hays cost Newton County more than $5,000. In response to an Open Records Act request, the county provided invoices showing the ... See more
COVINGTON — Members of the Newton County Board of Education continued to question a proposal to change contributions to employees’ retirement savings plans at the first of two public hearings on the fiscal year 2027 budget held May 18. The BOE approved a ... See more
