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Five arrested for illegal gambling

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after five people were arrested in Bradley County on charges related to illegal gambling: “Agents in my … more

7/11/24

Arkansas law enforcement urge drivers to stop speeding

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Arkansas Highway Safety Office are teaming up with Arkansas law enforcement to keep … more

ASP Highway Safety Office | 7/11/24

Resources available to Arkansans affected by Change Healthcare cyberattack

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin is alerting Arkansans to the availability of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services after Change Healthcare’s February … more

7/11/24

Over 1,100 pounds narcotics and 19 guns seized in recent ASP traffic stops

On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, around 8 a.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) stopped a rented 2023 white Suburban on Interstate 40 Eastbound at the 1-mile marker in Crawford County, near Van Buren, for a … more

From the Arkansas State Police | 7/9/24

As life goes by

Here it is Sunday night and while watching the sunset, I saw it was red! “Red at night, sailors delight” came to mind. Then I remembered, Jackie would say right after that, “Except … more

By ELAINE LAUNDERVILLE | 7/9/24

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Happy July birthdays to: Billy Adams, Sabrina Carlton, Ryan Davis, Michael Shaun and Dana Eddings, Lora Lynn King, Oakley Martin, Clint and Jesslyn Martin, Mary Ellen Race, Donna Sams, Rubynell … more

By KATHY MARTIN | 7/9/24

UAMS gets $1.3 million grant for high school-focused Tech and Data Science Exposure Program in NWA

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been awarded a $1.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for its Arkansas Technology and Data … more

7/8/24

More than 5 million Dolly Parton's Imagination Library books gifted to Arkansas children since 2005

LITTLE ROCK — In July, Arkansas Imagination Library and local program partners in all 75 counties will celebrate a statewide milestone: More than five million Dolly Parton’s Imagination … more

7/8/24

Chris Caldwell newest Arkansas Game and Fish commissioner

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced that Chris Caldwell will serve as the newest Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioner. Chris’ seven-year term will last until 2031. … more

7/8/24

State Drug Director Thomas Fisher said opioids including fentanyl coming into the country illegally should be considered weapons of mass destruction.

Officials meet with residents on working together to reduce opioid overdose deaths

The University of Arkansas System’s Criminal Justice Institute (CJI) held an opioid overdose prevention community roundtable Thursday, June 27, at the Newton County Senior Activity and Wellness … more

Staff Report | 7/8/24

Kyle Evatt MPA, CPS – Grant/Project Coordinator, Regional Prevention Provider for North Arkansas Partnership for Health Education (NAPHE), reviewed the data included in the DFC application during a town hall meeting held at the Jasper School cafeteria June 25.

Town hall meeting explains proposed Drug Free Community grant

The Newton County Hometown Health Initiative (HHI) created a subcommittee called Partnership in Prevention (PIP) which proposed submitting an application for a federal CDC Drug Free Community (DFC) … more

Staff Report | 7/8/24

Bean bag baseball travels to Searcy County July 17

The Newton County Senior Activity and Wellness Center in Jasper will send its bean bag baseball team to Marshall Wednesday, July 17, to take on the Searcy County Senior Center team. The monthly fish … more

7/8/24

Skywarn® class set for weather spotters

A Skywarn® class for Jasper will be held on Saturday, July 20, at 10 a.m. in the Newton County Courthouse courtroom. The class is open to anyone interested in learning more about severe weather … more

7/8/24

Senior Division, first place, Jacob Campbell; second place Hailey and Emily Mann and third place, Zehra Watkins (Future Super Star Award winner).

Talent Show winners at the 25th Annual Buffalo River Elk Festival

7/8/24

Volunteers commit to assist IRT in Jasper

Members of Community Matters, a coalition of faith-based and nonprofit service organizations serving Newton County, met in regular session last Thursday, June 28, with several members committing to … more

Staff Report | 7/8/24

DMJ board meeting delayed

The Deer/Mt Judea School District Board of Education will be undergoing facilities training at the Deer School on Tuesday night, July 9. The public is invited to attend. The regular monthly board … more

7/8/24

ASP identifies suspect and vehicle in hit-and-run death

PINE BLUFF – Arkansas State Police investigators have identified the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a 19-year-old Bentonville woman late Wednesday, July 3, 2024, on Interstate 530 … more

Arkansas State Police | 7/6/24

Agriculture law enforcement investigation leads to convictions in two counties

LITTLE ROCK — A Hot Spring County man has been convicted of two counts of criminal mischief in the first degree following an investigation by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Law … more

7/6/24

Invasive tick found in Boone County cattle

Fast Facts: · Tick collected in Boone County confirmed as Asian longhorned tick · Arkansas counties with confirmed ALT now include Benton, Boone, Independence and Washington · … more

By SARAH CATO U of A System Division of Agriculture | 7/6/24

School Districts to join phone-free school, mental health pilot program

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today joined Arkansas Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva to invite all Arkansas school districts to join her administration’s mental health … more

7/6/24