Local History - Newton County Times

Gone, but not forgotten: Terror on the Little Buffalo River Bridge

On Saturday, July 3, 1982, a Continental Trailways bus was loaded passengers in Little Rock, bound for the Ozarks. Among the passengers boarding were Keith and Kate Haigler. All was well until the … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 7/1/25

Gone, but not forgotten: A road trip to Jasper

Back in 1921, traveling by automobile was still a great adventure. And one of the most daring adventures was driving north from Russellville to Jasper in Newton County. Three "Pen Women," what we … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 6/17/25

Gone, but not forgotten: The Joseph Warren Henson family

Joseph Warren Henson was born in Lawrence County, Tennessee, June 9, 1827. He married Virginia (Villines) Keith, widow of William B. Keith (1811-1842 Newton County) likely around 1847, basing … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 6/10/25

Gone, but not forgotten: The Levi Newton Casey family

Levi Newton Casey, son of Jesse E Casey, was born in 1827 in Tennessee, and came with his parents to Newton County in the early 1840s. He married Destiny Daniel around 1848. He was living in Jackson … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 6/3/25

Gone, but not forgotten: The Jeremiah Daniels family

Jeremiah Daniels was born in 1796 in Tennessee, according to the 1850 Jackson Township, Newton County, census. The other census records give North Carolina as the place of his birth. He married Susan … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 6/3/25

Gone, but not forgotten: The Jesse E. Casey family

Jesse E. Casey was born in Georgia in 1797. He first married Martha “Patsy” Coe in 1817 in Roane County, Tennessee.They moved to Franklin County, Missouri, around 1834, then to Johnson … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 5/13/25

Gone, but not forgotten: The Stephen Rowland family

Stephen Rowland was born in North Carolina in 1791, the son of Revolutionary War soldier James Rowland, who fought with the Anson County Militia in its 1776-1777 incursion with the Cherokee Nation in … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 5/6/25

Gone, but not forgotten: Jasper builder Charles Gould Jones

If you've ever been to Jasper and marveled at the stone buildings such as the Arkansas House, you are looking at the work of Charles Gould Jones. He was born in Jasper on April 6, 1887, the son of … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 4/29/25

Gone, but not forgotten: Ike, Old Drum and the bear

One winter night in the 1870s, the family of Ike Cowan had just finished supper in their cabin at Loafer's Glory near Fallsville. There were two or three inches of snow on the ground. Ike had spent … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 4/21/25

Gone, but not forgotten: War time was hard time, Part 2

During World War II eggs, sugar, and fat were rationed. People came up with ways to make delicious cakes despite the shortages. Here's the recipe for one of them: 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup water 1 cup … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 4/15/25

Gone, but not forgotten: War time was hard time

During the Civil War, blockades and fighting meant it was difficult to get in supplies. The people had to make do and make up recipes to mimic products that were in short supply. One of these was … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 4/7/25

Review Board to consider nominations to National Register of Historic Places

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas State Review Board will consider the nominations to the National Register of Historic Places for several Arkansas properties at their next meeting on April 2, 2025 … more

3/25/25

Dogpatch USA history part of symposium

LITTLE ROCK – On Saturday, April 26, from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Arkansas State Archives will hold its spring symposium titled, “Vanished Utopias: The Search for Arkansas’s Lost … more

3/25/25

Gone, but not forgotten: First families of Newton County, the Samuel Lewis Hudson family

Samuel Lewis Hudson was born in Madison County, Tennessee, Sept. 2, 1811. He was brought to Lawrence County, Arkansas, by his parents when he was just a young boy and grew up there. He married Nancy … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 3/17/25

Gone, but not forgotten: First families of Newton County, the William Patterson family

William Patterson was born about 1815 in Tennessee. In 1850, he was a farmer, but didn’t own land, and had $100 in personal property. His wife, Lucinda, was born about 1820 in Tennessee, but … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 3/3/25

Gone, but not forgotten: The Arkansas Peace Society

The Arkansas Peace Society was formed after Arkansas seceded from the Union. It was made up of people who were not in favor of the Confederacy and wanted to simply be left alone in peace. The society … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 2/18/25

Gone, but not forgotten: First families of Newton County, the Robert Harrison family

Robert Washington Harrison was born in Maury County, Tennessee, Sept. 26, 1810. He married Clarinda Austin there in 1834. He came to Newton County in 1841, where he settled on the Little Buffalo … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 2/11/25

Application period opens for Arkansas Heritage grants

LITTLE ROCK — Community-based non-profit groups interested in supporting the mission of Arkansas Heritage are encouraged to apply for Arkansas Heritage Grants. Arkansas Heritage is a division … more

Staff Report | 1/31/25

Shiloh Museum announces events and activities for 2025

SPRINGDALE – The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History is kicking off 2025 with an exciting lineup of events and activities, offering something for everyone both at the museum and throughout the … more

Staff Report | 1/30/25

Gone, but not forgotten: First families of Newton County, the Andrew Young family

Andrew Young was born in 1812 in Kentucky, son of Samuel and Phereby Young. His wife, Rhoda, was born in Tennessee around 1815. From the 1850 census, it appears that they married around 1830 in … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 1/28/25