“Everyone for Every Child – Strong Instruction. Strong Relationships. Strong Results.” is the theme of this year’s JSD district day for all teachers, staff, and administrators at Jasper and … more

Thanks to Jasper lifelong resident, Johnny Joe Phillips, the same bell that was rung 50 years ago was rung this year. According to Phillips, who was 13 years old for the Bicentennial, there had … more

A fresh start to a standing tradition: the annual dutch oven cook-off returns to the 2026 Elk Festival, hosted at Opie’s Hillbilly Hangout in downtown Jasper. Competitors and event organizers … more

MT JUDEA — At a specially called meeting of the Deer Mt. Judea school board at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, the primary agenda item was a 5-year plan. Prior to discussing the plan, … more

MT JUDEA — The Deer – Mt. Judea school board voted to proceed with the $476,000 HVAC replacement project for the Mt. Judea gymnasium at a special meeting held on Thursday, May 28 at the Mt. Judea … more

MT JUDEA — At the regular scheduled Deer – Mt. Judea school board meeting on Monday, May 11, the board heard from two candidates interested in being appointed to fill the zone 5 board seat vacant … more

Pride in America and pride in Newton County is always a theme. The Newton County Beautification committee hosted their annual project for keeping the county litter free. Students from … more

JASPER — On January 2, 2026 a petition to hold a recall election for Kenny King was validated and certified by Newton County clerk Donnie Davis. more

JASPER — On January 2, 2026 a petition to hold a recall election for Kenny King was validated and certified by Newton County clerk Donnie Davis. more

What do you want to learn from the candidates in the 2026 elections? What will enable you to cast a more-informed ballot? more

What do you want to learn from the candidates in the 2026 elections? What will enable you to cast a more-informed ballot? more

I hope everyone enjoyed the Christmas and New Year holidays. We were busy during the Christmas season, hosting some of the family and friends for get togethers. We also joined other family members at their homes for delicious meals and good fellowship. It is always a joy to be with our dear loved ones during the Christmas season. more

I hope everyone enjoyed the Christmas and New Year holidays. We were busy during the Christmas season, hosting some of the family and friends for get togethers. We also joined other family members at their homes for delicious meals and good fellowship. It is always a joy to be with our dear loved ones during the Christmas season. more

MONTICELLO — Young Arkansans will soon have the chance to step into the boots of a wildlife biologist as the 2026 Wonders of Waterfowl Workshop offers an exciting day of hands-on activities and field-based learning. more

MONTICELLO — Young Arkansans will soon have the chance to step into the boots of a wildlife biologist as the 2026 Wonders of Waterfowl Workshop offers an exciting day of hands-on activities and field-based learning. more

On Dec. 29, the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) issued rules to clarify the provisions of Act 945, also known as the Arkansas Wind Energy Development Act. Arkansas energy companies requested clarity, finding the wording potentially restrictive. During a Dec. 11th hearing before the APSC, Act 945 advocate and the bill’s co-author, George Caudle, argued for the bill as written. more

On Dec. 29, the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) issued rules to clarify the provisions of Act 945, also known as the Arkansas Wind Energy Development Act. Arkansas energy companies requested clarity, finding the wording potentially restrictive. During a Dec. 11th hearing before the APSC, Act 945 advocate and the bill’s co-author, George Caudle, argued for the bill as written. more

LITTLE ROCK – The Legislative Joint Auditing Committee met to discuss findings from its latest audit concerning the University of Arkansas. Three findings were discussed, all originally discovered by U of A auditing teams and reported to state auditors. The vast majority of the meeting was spent discussing fraudulent attempts by 39 students to enroll in classes for the fall semester at one school. more

LITTLE ROCK – The Legislative Joint Auditing Committee met to discuss findings from its latest audit concerning the University of Arkansas. Three findings were discussed, all originally discovered by U of A auditing teams and reported to state auditors. The vast majority of the meeting was spent discussing fraudulent attempts by 39 students to enroll in classes for the fall semester at one school. more

What do you want to learn from the candidates in the 2026 elections? What will enable you to cast a more-informed ballot? more