Newton County E-911

05/21/2026

Newton County E-911 is always looking for people who are passionate about helping others and serving their community. Dispatching isn’t just answering phones, it’s being there for someone on what could be the worst day of their life.

This job takes patience, teamwork, quick thinking, and a heart for public service. We work closely with law enforcement, fire departments, and EMS to help keep Newton County safe 24/7. Dispatchers work 12 hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits include:
• Mississippi PERS retirement
• Health and dental insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Requirements:
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have a GED or equivalent
• Must be able to pass a background check

If you’re interested in a career that truly makes a difference, keep an eye out for future openings with Newton County E-911. You can also fill out an application in the EMA office, located in the back of the courthouse OR click the link at the bottom.

Interested in joining Newton County E-911? We welcome individuals who are committed to public safety, professionalism, and serving our community.

05/11/2026

LINES HAVE BEEN RESTORED

The Newton County Courthouse phone lines are down due to a fiber line cut between Hickory and Newton.

*Dispatch is working properly.

https://www.newtoncountye911.org/announcements

05/06/2026

TORNADO WATCH ISSUED FOR MISSISSIPPI UNTIL 11:00 PM TONIGHT

Our team Mississippi Weather Network will be brining you LIVE updates from the field as the storm threat increases this afternoon.

05/06/2026

UPDATED SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK: Newest information is in from the NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center, showing increasing chances for severe storms further south. Late models continue to show an uptick in the severe threat and available energy along and south of Interstate 20. The threat for at least one strong EF-2 tornado continues.

Our team Mississippi Weather Network will be LIVE from the field shortly with the latest information.

05/01/2026

☎️Newton County E-911 Call Volume – April 2026☎️

During the month of March, our center handled a total of 3,249 calls.

• 911 Emergency Calls: 1,189
• Administrative Calls: 2,060

- While we couldn’t accurately do our data since our lines went down, this is what we received into our center. Remember, there are a lot of people that call our admin lines to report emergencies… if it is an emergency call 9-1-1.

- The average time it took our dispatchers to answer the 911 calls was 2.5 seconds. I know it may seem like a lifetime on the other end, but we are always ready to help you in need.

- The average time it took our dispatchers to answer the admin calls was 3.5 seconds.

If you are also trying to reach other agencies, we will list the numbers below:

- Newton County Sheriffs Office 601-635-4401
- Newton Police Department 601-683-2043 (opt 2)
- Newton County Jail 601-635-3501

Thank you for helping us serve our community efficiently. 💛

04/30/2026

04/28/2026

TORNADO 🌪️ WATCH ISSUED FOR CENTRAL MS UNTIL 10:00 PM TONIGHT.

Continue to monitor Mississippi Weather Network for the latest information.

04/28/2026

You can continue monitoring the weather via our website or Mississippi Weather Network on Facebook.

Link: https://www.newtoncountye911.org/announcements

ENHANCED (LEVEL 3/5) EXPANDS: In the noon update, the NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center expanded the ENHANCED risk to include more of north and east central MS.

ALL HAZARDS are possible this late afternoon into the evening, including a very conditional threat for a STRONG tornado. Damaging wind gust of 70+ MPH and large hail will be the primary threats.

Continue to monitor the weather with the latest updates from the Mississippi Weather Network team.