The Arkansas Department of Human Services delayed its plan to furlough hundreds of employees and temporarily close offices next week if the federal government shutdown does not end before then, the agency announced Thursday. more

With deer season at hand, hunters can provide much-needed low-fat, high-protein meat to those in need. more

With deer season at hand, hunters can provide much-needed low-fat, high-protein meat to those in need. more

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is reminding poultry growers and industry partners to remain alert for signs of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and to follow biosecurity measures to protect flocks as detections continue across the United States. more

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is reminding poultry growers and industry partners to remain alert for signs of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and to follow biosecurity measures to protect flocks as detections continue across the United States. more

PERRYVILLE — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission recently completed an extensive repair and upgrade to the water-control structure at the lower greentree reservoir on Harris Brake Wildlife Management Area in Perry County more

PERRYVILLE — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission recently completed an extensive repair and upgrade to the water-control structure at the lower greentree reservoir on Harris Brake Wildlife Management Area in Perry County more

You have probably heard about the Asian Longhorn tick and the disease it carries called Theileria. I wanted to let you know that we have found all growth stages of the Asian Longhorn tick as well as positive cases of Theileria in cattle in Newton County. This being the case, I wanted to provide you some more information on this disease. more

You have probably heard about the Asian Longhorn tick and the disease it carries called Theileria. I wanted to let you know that we have found all growth stages of the Asian Longhorn tick as well as positive cases of Theileria in cattle in Newton County.This being the case, I wanted to provide you some more information on this disease. more

The annual Hilltop quilt auction to benefit the Hilltop Volunteer Fire Department will be held on Saturday, November 1, beginning at 5 p.m. with a potluck dinner, followed by the auction at 7 p.m. The Ladies Auxiliary have hand quilted several beautiful quilts to offer this year, as well as some machine quilted ones. There are other donated items that will be offered as well. Everyone is invited to come out and support the Hilltop Volunteer Fire Department. more

The annual Hilltop quilt auction to benefit the Hilltop Volunteer Fire Department will be held on Saturday, November 1, beginning at 5 p.m. with a potluck dinner, followed by the auction at 7 p.m. The Ladies Auxiliary have hand quilted several beautiful quilts to offer this year, as well as some machine quilted ones. There are other donated items that will be offered as well. Everyone is invited to come out and support the Hilltop Volunteer Fire Department. more

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The chili supper hosted by the Compton Volunteer Fire Department last Saturday was well attended. We appreciate those who came out to support the local fire department. The next meeting of the VFD will be November 10, at 6 p.m. at the County Line Church. more

The chili supper hosted by the Compton Volunteer Fire Department last Saturday was well attended. We appreciate those who came out to support the local fire department. The next meeting of the VFD will be November 10, at 6 p.m. at the County Line Church. more

Boone and Newton County Retired Teachers and Support Staff hosted the Area 7 Annual Meeting on September 23, from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Harrison. Diana Kolman welcomed everyone and made introductions. Claude Whited led the pledge to the flag, and Pastor Laura West gave the invocation and blessing. more

Boone and Newton County Retired Teachers and Support Staff hosted the Area 7 Annual Meeting on September 23, from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Harrison. Diana Kolman welcomed everyone and made introductions. Claude Whited led the pledge to the flag, and Pastor Laura West gave the invocation and blessing. more

PINE BLUFF — Farmers and ranchers have until Dec. 5 to apply for the Producer Grant Program, according to Dr. Henry English, director of the Small Farm Program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The initiative is part of the Southern sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE) program. more

PINE BLUFF — Farmers and ranchers have until Dec. 5 to apply for the Producer Grant Program, according to Dr. Henry English, director of the Small Farm Program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The initiative is part of the Southern sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE) program. more

After holding a public hearing on the petition to vacate a portion of Harrison street between Church and Court streets the Jasper City Council conducted its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, Oct. 16. more