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Landowner workshop on riparian buffer management set for Sept. 12 in Jasper

JASPER – Landowners and community members interested in improving water quality and managing streamside erosion and vegetation are invited to attend a workshop on Riparian Buffer Management on … more

9/4/24

Employee Benefits Division announces open enrollment for active state and public school employees

The Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services Employee Benefits Division (EBD) is pleased to announce the open enrollment period for active state and public school employees, which … more

9/3/24

What’s going on

Attention Newton County residents • To obtain your 911 address please contact the Newton County addressing office at 870-446-2966 or come by Monday — Friday 8-4:30. The office is … more

9/3/24

Fishing derby set for Deer Pond

RUSSELLVILLE – The U.S. Forest Service, in partnership with various state and local partners, is sponsoring free fishing derbies in September. Big Piney Ranger District will be hosting a derby … more

9/3/24

Spay/neuter clinic set

Newton County Animal Welfare has scheduled the next dog and cat spay and neuter clinic,. It will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the American Legion Hut in Jasper, from 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. The cost … more

9/3/24

GreenLight™ Laser Therapy, a treatment for enlarged prostate

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center announced that Dr. Daniel Decker has been designated as a Center of Excellence for GreenLight™ Laser Therapy treatment – a minimally invasive … more

9/3/24

Arkansas Water Plan update moves forward after first phase completion

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture, along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), has completed the first phase of the Arkansas Water Plan (AWP) update as directed by … more

9/3/24

Buffalo National River seeks public comments for development of a draft river management plan

HARRISON – Buffalo National River is preparing to launch a public planning process for an updated river management plan and is seeking public input during a 30-day public comment period August … more

9/3/24

Early enrollment data shows small growth in Jasper district

JASPER — Early enrollment data compiled Aug. 19 by the Jasper School District showed a district-wide enrollment of 847 students, or 10 more students attending district schools than at the end … more

9/3/24

Gone, but not forgotten: Slaves in Newton County

There were never very many slaves in Newton County. In the 1850 Slave Schedule, only 42 slaves were enumerated. There were only 15 slave owners, with six owning only one slave. William Ramsey owned … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 9/3/24

Circuit court criminal cases adjudicated

The following is a brief compilation of criminal cases that have been adjudicated in Newton County Circuit Court during the spring session. Circuit court cases are filed by county on the … more

9/3/24

Mammograms, flu shots scheduled at NCHU

The UAMS Mobile MammoVan and this year's annual flu vaccination clinic have been scheduled at the Newton County Health Unit. Health Unit Manager Erika Houston recently announced at the monthly Newton … more

Staff Report | 9/3/24

Bluegrass Festival at Bradley Park Sept. 5-7

Live music will fill the air in Jasper Sept. 5-7, as the Buffalo River Bluegrass Festival takes the stage at Bradley Park for its 22nd year. Over a dozen bands are scheduled to perform over the three … more

9/3/24

ASP Highway Safety Office launches “Extreme Safety” campaign to improve pedestrian and bike safety

LITTLE ROCK — To enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety on Arkansas roadways, the Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office is launching a new campaign called “Extreme Safety.” … more

9/3/24

Jasper board puts cell phone pouches on hold

JASPER — Governor Sarah Huckabee-Sanders is offering schools a way to remove students' cell phones from the classroom. The governor said last July 2 a program will give money to Arkansas … more

By JEFF DEZORT Newton County Times | 9/3/24

ASP seize 7 kilos of cocaine during traffic stop in Crittenden County

LEHI — On Thursday, August 29, around 6 p.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) stopped a 2024 Honda HRV on Interstate 40 East at the 271-mile marker in Crittenden County for a traffic violation. … more

9/1/24

Armed career criminal sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and being a felon in possession of a firearm

LITTLE ROCK—Roy Edsel Heifner, Jr., classified as an armed career criminal based on his multiple prior convictions, will spend 15 years in federal prison for his involvement in the distribution … more

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Arkansas | 8/31/24

El Dorado man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for drug trafficking

EL DORADO – An El Dorado man was sentenced yesterday to 180 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release on one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute More Than Fifty … more

U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Arkansas | 8/31/24

Texarkana physician sentenced to more than 7 years in federal prison for prescribing controlled substances without a legitimate medical purpose

TEXARKANA – A Texarkana Physician was sentenced to 87 months in prison followed by three years of supervised on two counts of Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Substance Without an … more

U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Arkansas | 8/31/24

Unique chicken line advances research on autoimmune disease that affects humans

FAYETTEVILLE — A unique chicken breed is helping researchers better understand vitiligo, an autoimmune disease that affects 1-2 percent of the world’s population. Gisela Erf holds a large … more

8/31/24