Newton County is located just south of Jackson on Mississippi's border with Louisiana. Cotton production once dominated this rural area but today there are diverse industries ranging from energy production to healthcare services that have propelled this small county forward economically speaking over recent years. When it comes to outdoor recreation opportunities fishing, hunting and water activities at nearby Roosevelt State Park draw crowds into this corner of Mississippi each year while those looking for more cultural experiences should make sure to visit Chippewa Village Museum or take part in either rodeo or car shows that occur annually here.