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Fast Facts:
National Public Health Week celebrates importance of public health, public health professionals, contributions Themes of the week include civic engagement, healthy neighborhoods, …
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By REBEKAH HALL
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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4/2/24
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PINE BLUFF — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) requested ASP’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) investigate a shooting incident that took place on Sunday, March 31, …
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4/1/24
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Last week the East Newton County Water Association was placed on a boil water order by the Arkansas Department of Health. The order continues and involves only the Mt. Judea area along state Highway …
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4/1/24
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching a national high-visibility enforcement effort, April 1-8, 2024, to deter distracted …
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4/1/24
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The annual Newton County Clean-Up is being held during the month of April. This year, abandoned automobiles will be picked up free of charge. This project of the Newton County Beautification …
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4/1/24
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Jasper School's tornado safe room is open to the public during the event that a TORNADO WARNING is issued for Jasper AND the 911 Dispatch Center activates the City tornado siren. If the siren is …
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4/1/24
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A petition signing event to gather names for the For AR Kids group and AR Citizens for Transparency group will be held from noon to 4 p.m.. Sunday, April 21, at the Newton County Library. The drive …
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Staff Report
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4/1/24
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This month's fish fry at the Newton County Senior Activity and Wellness Center in Jasper is this Friday, April, 5, from 2-5 p.m. Drive through or dine in. Your choice of either hand breaded fried …
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4/1/24
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Seventh grade, all A, Blake Berkley, Madelyn Connell, Sarah Flud, Bentlee Freeman, Westin Knapp, Rylan Vines; A/B, Myla Anderson, Skipper Bright, Ryder Campbell, Havannah Greenhaw, RaeLynn …
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4/1/24
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Third grade, all A, Colton Tramell, Jacob Shatswell, Jaiden Sims, Jimmy Morrison, Luke Smith, McKenna Smith,
Tilton Campbell; A/B, Ava Middleton, Ava Sisco, Aztin Dillon, Braxton Garner, Hunter …
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4/1/24
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An exciting event in the sky is poised to make waves on the ground in Arkansas in just a few short days. You may have already heard about the upcoming total solar eclipse that will cross North …
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By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN
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3/31/24
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Former sheriff deputy arrested on sexual assault and child porn charges
Arkansas State Police (ASP) arrested a Gosnell man on Wednesday, March 27, charging him with First-Degree Sexual Assault …
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3/30/24
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LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce the addition of Arkansas Agritourism to the multi-platform website that currently includes the Arkansas Grown and …
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3/30/24
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LITTLE ROCK — While overall intended crop acreage fell just 2.5 percent in Arkansas in 2024 to about 7 million acres, some crops saw significant shifts in acreage, according to a U.S. …
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By RYAN MCGEENEY
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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3/30/24
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PARIS — Arkansas bear hunters harvested 765 bears during the 2023 hunting season, topping the record by a margin of 100 bears, according to a presentation given by Myron Means at the Arkansas …
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By RANDY ZELLERS, AGFC Assistant Chief of Communications
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3/30/24
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The Arkansas Public Service Commission announces that April has been designated as “National Safe Digging Month.” Accordingly, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a proclamation on …
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3/30/24
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LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division and the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) are pleased to announce that applications for the Foresters for …
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3/30/24
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LITTLE ROCK –Arkansans who own a home or a business are becoming more aware that the cost of insurance coverage is going up significantly. Legislators are looking for ways to bring the cost …
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From the Arkansas Senate
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3/30/24
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FAYETTEVILLE — Rice is showing potential to play a more prominent role in beer brewing, and it helps that Arkansas produces a lot of it. Arkansas grows about half of the rice in the United …
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By JOHN LOVETT
University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
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3/30/24
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OMAHA, Neb. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is investing $124 million in renewable energy and fertilizer production projects in 44 states to …
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3/30/24
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