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A Cake Walk will be held Friday, April 18, at 7 p.m. at the Lurton/Pelsor Fire Station. more

4/15/25

Asheville, N.C. (Oct. 10, 2024) - FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is open to help survivors of Hurricane Helen.

Community Matters: Disaster Response, Part 3

Newton County Community Matters, a coalition of faith-based and non-profit organizations serving the people of Newton County, met in regular session, Thursday, March 27, and continued its discussion … more

Staff Report | 4/15/25

Extension Corner: April gardening tips

Cold weather crops are already in the garden, but now we start wanting to plant other crops in the garden. Remember that this is a good chance for a cold snap in April so be sure to wait till late … more

By ADAM WILLIS Newton County Extension Agent | 4/15/25

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The Hilltop Cemetery Board has chosen Saturday, April 12, as the annual Cemetery Cleanup Day. Bring your gloves, rakes, and clippers, and come out at 9 a.m. to help with this annual event. There will … more

By MATTHEW PIPER | 4/15/25

Governor signs latest batch of bills into law

LITTLE ROCK — On Thursday, April 10th, 2025, the Governor signed into law: SCR6 - To recognize the North Little Rock high school charging wildcats varsity cheer team for winning the class 6A … more

4/13/25

2 fraud and exploitation arrests made

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing two fraud and exploitation arrests that resulted from investigations by his office’s Medicaid Fraud … more

4/13/25

Arrest made on public integrity charge

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin released the following statement announcing the arrest of Joey Wertz, 47, of Dyer on the charge of political practices pledge, a Class D Felony: … more

4/13/25

Fatality reported in Lawrence County due to severe weather

NORTH LITTLE ROCK — A fatality has been reported in Lawrence County related to the severe weather affecting Arkansas. The adult male victim, who had been unaccounted for since the previous … more

Arkansas Division of Emergency Management | 4/10/25

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center recognized with State Stroke Designation

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has recognized North Arkansas Regional Medical Center as an Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital (ArSRH). “With stroke, every second … more

From the Arkansas Department of Health | 4/10/25

ASP CID makes arrest in pedestrian hit-and-run fatality

LITTLE ROCK — On Monday, March 31, the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office contacted Arkansas State Police (ASP) regarding a pedestrian fatality that was reported at about 8:45 p.m. near the … more

From the Arkansas State Police | 4/10/25

Understanding declarations

NORTH LITTLE ROCK — On April 2, 2025, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a State Emergency Declaration in preparation for the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding affecting the State of … more

From the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management | 4/10/25

Legislature creates new program to help schools afford property insurance

LITTLE ROCK – The Senate voted to create a new and sustainable property insurance plan to help school districts meet the rising cost of property insurance. Senate Bill 481 is the result of two … more

From the Arkansas Senate | 4/10/25

Man sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for distributing child pornography

TEXARKANA – A Doddridges man was sentenced to 198 months in federal prison for distributing child pornography to be followed by 10 years of supervised release. The Honorable Chief Judge Susan … more

U.S. Attorney's Office Western District of Arkansas | 4/10/25

Injury reported connection to severe weather event

NORTH LITTLE ROCK – Another injury has been reported related to recent severe weather affecting Arkansas. The injured person was rescued after a tree fell on a home in the area of County Road … more

4/9/25

Latest bills signed into law

LITTLE ROCK — On Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, the Governor signed into law: SB391 - An act to create the robotics competition grant program for eligible robotics teams in public or private … more

4/9/25

The Northwest Arkansas Quilt Workshops present educational programs that teach techniques and offer a close-up look at step by step examples of the work in progress. The April 10 workshop will be presented by the Boone County Quilters an EHC project club, and corporate sponsor Farm Bureau of Boone County.

2025 Northwest Arkansas Quilt Workshops continue

The 2025 Northwest Arkansas Quilt Workshop series began Thursday, April 3, at the Signature Bank Community Room located at the Signature Bank Building in downtown Harrison. The series of weekly … more

Staff Report | 4/8/25

The Newton County 2025 Spring Fundraiser quilt is a Nine Patch pattern of all shades purple. This springtime quilt fits full to queen. It is reversible with purple colors on the back. This two quilts for one can be won for a donation of $1 or 6 tickets for $5. It is hanging on display at Anstaff Bank in Jasper through May 31. The drawing will be June 2.

Win a quilt and fight cancer, too

The Newton County Cancer Support Group announces its annual spring fundraiser. It will be awarding a quilt again this year. The quilt will be on display at Anstaff Bank during April and May. This … more

4/8/25

Information and job fair returning to Bradley Park

The annual Jasper, Arkansas, Information and Job Fair returns to Jasper's Bradley Park on Friday, April 25, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Added this year will be information about emergency and disaster … more

4/8/25

Next senior center fish fry coming Friday

The next Newton County Activity and Wellness Center fish fry is Friday, April 11, at the center in Jasper. Drive through or dine inside from 2-5 p.m. For $11 get either hand breaded fired fish or … more

4/8/25

Tribal meeting April 12

The Cherokee of Arkansas and Missouri Tribe (CAMT), Ozark Branch, next scheduled meeting will be on April 12, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be at the Arise Church, 1601 E. Main St., Mountain View. … more

4/8/25