

US National Weather Service shared information concerning the areas wildfire danger
Elevated fire weather conditions will persist today as winds become gusty this afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values are expected...

Jay Sharp
Feb 25, 2024


Multiple large fires in Jasper and Newton Counties
An enormous wildfire is currently spreading off of Hwy 1013 West. Dispatch said that the fire was initially located in a hunting club...

Jay Sharp
Feb 25, 2024


Arrest made in San Augustine runaway case
A 25-year-old Newton man has been arrested in the case of the missing 15-year-old girl from San Augustine. The girl was recently found...

Jay Sharp
Feb 22, 2024


The name of the river bridge drowning victim has been released
February 22, 2024 Released by: Sheriff Robert Burby Body Recovered at the Hwy 190 East Bridge in Bon Wier: At 1:00 pm, we recovered the...

Jay Sharp
Feb 22, 2024


A body has been located in the Hwy 190 Sabine River Search
1:30 PM, FEBRUARY 22, 2024 – UPDATE SEARCH AT HWY 190 EAST BRIDGE: Search crews have recovered a body from the Sabine River near the...

Jay Sharp
Feb 22, 2024


Market Report Kirbyville Auction Barn
Date of Sale - 02.17.2024 Total Head # - 308 Next Sale 02.24.2024 BULL CALVES 000-299-$ 2.58-4.25 LBS 300-399-$ 2.45-4.20 LBS 400-499-$...

Jay Sharp
Feb 22, 2024


Update on search at Hwy 190 East Bridge
Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby 5pm, February 21, 2024 - UPDATE SEARCH AT HWY 190 EAST BRIDGE: We continued our search today with...

Jay Sharp
Feb 21, 2024


Search update on possible drowning
Search update at 5 pm February 20, 2024 at Hwy 190 East Bridge Sheriff Robert Burby- We continued our search today with negative results....

Jay Sharp
Feb 20, 2024


Newton County Sheriff's Report
February 19, 2024 Released by: Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Service (February 12, 2024, to February 18, 2024): The Newton County...

Jay Sharp
Feb 19, 2024


Possible drowning update
5 pm Search Update on February 19, 2024, at the Hwy 190 East bridge Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby We continued our search today with...

Jay Sharp
Feb 19, 2024


Update on the Audrii Cunningham search
Update on the Audrii Cunningham search. (Click the video link below) https://fb.watch/qjw6Z-V9F_/?mibextid=2Rb1fB

Jay Sharp
Feb 19, 2024


Update on possible drowning search
February 18, 2024 Released by: Sheriff Robert Burby 1800 (6pm) HOURS UPDATE SEARCH AT HWY 190 EAST BRIDGE: We continued our search today...

Jay Sharp
Feb 18, 2024


Three Louisiana men who were arrested Thursday in Newton County have been arraigned
Charges and bond amounts on the 3 subjects arrested in Deweyville on 2/15/24 after police pursuit from Calcasieu Parish. Each of the men...

Jay Sharp
Feb 17, 2024


Possible drowning update
Updated Press Release- 5pm, February 16, 2024 Released By: Sheriff Robert Burby We have continued search efforts at the Sabine River...

Jay Sharp
Feb 16, 2024


Updated: Robbery suspects fleeing Louisiana, captured in Newton County
(Information has been updated to include names, photos, and video.) Newton County Constable Pct 3 Howie Wonders said today, "Earlier...

Jay Sharp
Feb 15, 2024


What do the coins on Veteran graves mean?
If you have ever visited grave-sites of U.S. veterans, you may have noticed coins on the top of headstones. A coin left on the headstone...

Jay Sharp
Feb 15, 2024


Become a CERT Community Emergency Response Team member!
If you're interested in becoming a certified CERT member in Newton County and helping during natural or man-made disasters, as well...

Jay Sharp
Feb 13, 2024


Missing girl known to frequent the Jasper area
The San Augustine County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile. She is identified as Alissa...

Jay Sharp
Feb 13, 2024


Newton County Sheriff's Report
February 12, 2024 Released by: Sheriff Robert Burby ***UPDATED***ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING INVESTIGATION – Tall Timbers, Toledo Bend: On...

Jay Sharp
Feb 12, 2024



















