The Cade Building in Burkeville will host a political forum on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The Burkeville/Toledo Bend Lions Club will host a political forum on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cade Building, located at 142 TX-63 E, Burkeville, Texas. The forum will feature both contested and uncontested candidates for Newton County offices. Candidates for Texas Senate, Trent Ashby and Rhonda Ward, will also be represented, with a representative expected to speak on their

Photo Courtesy of Newton County Sheriff's Office A Burkeville man wanted in connection with a burglary investigation has surrendered to authorities, according to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office. On December 30, 2025, deputies began investigating a burglary of a habitation on County Road 2084 in Burkeville. The victim in the case provided deputies with surveillance footage of the break-in, which allowed investigators to identify the suspect as Ryan Calvin Smith. The Sheriff

BURKEVILLE, Texas — The Burkeville Volunteer Fire Department is warning residents to be on the lookout for a gray pickup truck reportedly seen multiple times using red and blue emergency-style lights in and around the Burkeville area. The alert comes after Burkeville VFD Fire Chief Charles Duckworth shared a post on Facebook Friday morning asking the public for help identifying the driver. According to Duckworth, a white male driving a gray pickup has been observed at least

Casey Edward Baker, 43, Charges: Felony warrants for Failure to Appear – Aggravated Assault Family Violence and Indecency with a Child...

This article is an update to a story originally published on June 16, 2025. Photo Courtesy of East End VFD. The Texas Department of...

Photo courtesy of East End VFD. Emergency crews responded to a fatal single-vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler Monday afternoon on...

52-year-old Angela Marie Nelson of Highlands BURKEVILLE, TX- The Newton County Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance call on...

47-year-old Jared Brantley of Lumberton 5-17-25 On Saturday morning, around 9:00 AM, Jasper County Sergeant Cody Christopher was called...

Burkeville ISD is proud to celebrate the academic achievements of its top graduates for the Class of 2025. Brandon Lewis has been named...

Images courtesy of Newton VFD Captain Melanie Smith At 2:45 pm. Thursday afternoon, Newton Volunteer Fire Dept received a call to assist...

Published: 7:16 PM March 24, 2025 Updated: 9:47 PM March 24, 2025 As of 8:30 p.m., the Texas A&M Forest Service reports the fire has been...

Units on standby on FM 692 near Burkeville Updated: the blaze is 100% contained at 65 total acres. The Burkeville Volunteer Fire...

Any questions? Contact Howard West 409-423-9065 Charles Duckworth 409-594-0323 Greg Ellis 409-423-0216

PRESS RELEASE March 13, 2025 Released by Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 4:57 p.m., a Newton County...

39-year-old Antonio Dewayne Jackson of Burkeville -image courtesy of Newton County Sheriff's Office Newton County - Newton County...

National Weather Service Lake Charles, LA Local Weather Forecast Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms...

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In what appears to be just one event in a history of conflicts between Burkeville and Hull-Daisetta High School sports, a brawl occurred...

The Department of Public Safety is investigating an accident that happened on Hwy 63 east, near the Louisiana state line, Tuesday...

Newton VFD Captain Melanie Smith Busy day with Newton Fire. Fire calls in 3's. Started with a 6:30 am call to assist Burkeville on a...