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Newton County Chief Deputy Mike Blocker receives his ARKANSAS LEADER graduation certificate from Colonel Mike Hagar (left), Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Public Safety and Director of the Arkansas State Police and Dr. Cherly May (right), Director of the University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute.

Newton County chief deputy sheriff completes Esteemed Leadership Program

Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler said Newton County’s Chief Deputy, Mike Blocker recently completed a prestigious leadership program designed to build better law enforcement professionals … more

SHERIFF GLENN WHEELER Newton County Sheriff's Office | 7/22/24

Jasper school board meeting rescheduled

The July Jasper School District Board of Education meeting was moved from Monday, July 15 to Tuesday, July 23. more

7/22/24

DMJ board meeting tonight

The Deer/Mt Judea School District Board of Education underwent facilities training at the Deer School on Tuesday night, July 9. The regular monthly board meeting was moved to Monday, July 22, at the … more

7/22/24

Also known as an Innovative Response Training (IRT) the US Army Reserve, working in partnership with the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District and community stakeholders, is delivering optometry, dental, medical, and veterinary services at both the Kingston and Jasper schools campuses.

Operation: Ozark Health ends Thursday

JASPER — The end of the no-cost medical services provided to the community through Mission: Ozark Wellness, will end Thursday, July 25, at both the Jasper School and Kingston School campuses. … more

Staff Report | 7/22/24

41-year-old Clyde Holmes (AKA Clyde Boatwright, Jr.) of Little Rock, Ark. , was reported missing after last being seen July 10. His pickup truck was discovered abandoned on a Newton County road July 11.

Sheriff’s office searching for missing Little Rock man, requests information if residents have seen him

JASPER — Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler said that on July 11, Newton County Sheriff’s Office was notified of an abandoned truck on a county road off Highway 74 East between Jasper … more

From SHERIFF GLENN WHEELER Newton County Sheriff's Office | 7/21/24

Crop science master’s student Fernandes places in international contest

FAYETTEVILLE — Igor Fernandes, a master's degree student in crop, soil and environmental sciences in University of Arkansas’ Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, … more

By ROBBY EDWARDS Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences | 7/20/24

Rice disease training bolsters identification and control techniques for growers, consultants

STUTTGART — More than 40 growers, consultants and other agriculture industry professionals received in-depth training on identifying and controlling various diseases commonly found in rice last … more

By RYAN MCGEENEY U of A System Division of Agriculture | 7/20/24

La Ñina boosts the Panama Canal; Houthi threat drives up shipping costs through the Suez

LITTLE ROCK — While La Ñina is helping ease the traffic knots at the Panama Canal, repeated attacks by Houthis — some fatal — have driven shippers to find alternatives to the … more

By MARY HIGHTOWER U of A System Division of Agriculture | 7/20/24

USDA makes record-breaking $14.3 million investment in Farm to School grants

WASHINGTON – USDA is awarding a record-breaking $14.3 million in Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants to 154 projects in 43 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico. These … more

7/20/24

$90 million in projects that help conserve natural resources and address climate change

READING, PA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $90 million in 53 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) projects, which support the development of new tools, approaches, … more

7/20/24

Soldiers participating in the IRT Mission: Ozark Wellness further train in their military medical specialties. Pictured is a training exercise on the proper way of packing appropriate supplies and equipment in a medical field kit.

Free behavioral health services and more at IRT

JASPER — Last Thursday was day 3 of no-cost medical services provided to the community through Mission: Ozark Wellness, currently held at both the Jasper School and Kingston School campuses. … more

Staff Report | 7/19/24

Lee County man pleads guilty to first-degree murder in death of 5-year-old boy

MARIANNA — On Monday, July 15, 2024, Nathan Bridges, 34, pleaded guilty to First-Degree Murder and First-Degree Battery in the 2022 death of a 5-year-old boy in the Moro community, west of … more

From the Arkansas State Police | 7/19/24

Mockingbird boil order lifted

The boil water notice placed on the Mockingbird Hill Water Association July 8 was lifted Wednesday at 3 p.m., the Arkansas Department of Health reported on its website. The entire system had been on … more

7/18/24

Donate children's books to library

The Newton County Friends of the Library is accepting donations of new or gently used children's books now through Aug. 2 for the Super Saturday Children's Book Sale on Aug. 3. Please only donate … more

7/18/24

Forestry Division accepting Urban and Community Forestry Grant proposals through Aug. 30

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division invites grant proposals for the 2024 Urban and Community Forestry Grant Assistance Program. Funding supports … more

7/18/24

Interior Department prepares to nominate U.S. Civil Rights Movement sites for World Heritage List

WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced that she has authorized the National Park Service to prepare a potential nomination for 11 U.S. Civil Rights Movement sites in … more

7/18/24

Arrest made in may 2023 deaths of two teens in Scott

SCOTT — On Monday, July 15, 2024, Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) served arrest warrants for two counts of Capital Murder on Devontea … more

7/18/24

State Emergency Operations Center activates in response to flooding events in Arkansas

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) has activated its State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) to a Level 1 in response to flash flooding across the … more

7/17/24

Jasper Council meeting Thursday

The Jasper City council will hold its next regular meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at City Hall. Items on the agenda include: Unfinished business - Grants, Bradley Park Ordinance, IT policy, … more

7/17/24

Maj. Tanee Nimsakont and Capt. Tricia Felin, US Army Reserves, explained the process patients will experience once arriving at the front entrance of the Jasper School and the Kingston School during the Ozark Wellness Innovative Readiness Training goin on now through July 25. This is a clinic providing medical, behavioral health, dental, optical and veterinary care at no cost.

Patients to be given personal treatment at Mission: Ozark Wellness

JASPER — The U.S. Department of Defense in partnership with the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District is presenting Ozark Wellness Innovative Readiness Training through July 25. This … more

By JEFF DEZORT Newton County Times | 7/16/24