The new year is around the corner, which means many people will be making resolutions to improve their health and well-being. For 2026, Arvest Bank is encouraging consumers to include improving their financial health with some tips that will have immediate and long-term implications. more

The new year is around the corner, which means many people will be making resolutions to improve their health and well-being. For 2026, Arvest Bank is encouraging consumers to include improving their financial health with some tips that will have immediate and long-term implications. more

William Shakespeare once wrote, “Words are easy, like the wind; faithful friends are hard to find.” Luckily one man found a pair of friends in Newton County, and that friendship has led to lasting change half a world away. more

Jasper High School has announced that its cheerleading member, Mariah Joiner, will represent Varisty Spirit in the London New Year's Day Parade in London, England from December 26 - January 2, 2026. more

Jasper High School has announced that its cheerleading member, Mariah Joiner, will represent Varisty Spirit in the London New Year's Day Parade in London, England from December 26 - January 2, 2026. more

In observance of Christmas Holiday, the front offices of the Newton County Times will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Dec. 26. more

In observance of Christmas Holiday, the front offices of the Newton County Times will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Dec. 26. more

SHERIDAN — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Tuesday confirmed that white-tailed deer from Grant and Sevier counties have tested positive for chronic wasting disease. more

SHERIDAN — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Tuesday confirmed that white-tailed deer from Grant and Sevier counties have tested positive for chronic wasting disease. more

WARREN, Ark. — Bradley County Extension Agent John Gavin has long been the go-to expert on tomato production — so much that producers and colleagues affectionately refer to him as ‘Tomato John’ and ‘Dr. Tomato’ for his extensive tomato expertise. more

WARREN, Ark. — Bradley County Extension Agent John Gavin has long been the go-to expert on tomato production — so much that producers and colleagues affectionately refer to him as ‘Tomato John’ and ‘Dr. Tomato’ for his extensive tomato expertise. more

The 2025 Arkansas Cattlemen's Leadership Course is complete. Participants finished a year-long, five-session program to learn about the ACA, legislation, the industry, advocacy, and leadership. more

Drought conditions across the South generally worsened this week, as limited precipitation did little to improve the growing moisture deficits. more

Drought conditions across the South generally worsened this week, as limited precipitation did little to improve the growing moisture deficits. more

'Tis the season for Christmas specials. This year, one such special celebrates six decades of Christmas cheer, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” more

'Tis the season for Christmas specials. This year, one such special celebrates six decades of Christmas cheer, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” more

We were sad to hear of the passing of Mona Villines, of Kingston this past week. Mona was married to Utah Villines, who was the first cousin of my grandmother, Barbara Edgar Bartlett. My great-grandmother, Ida Villines, was a sister to Utah’s mother, Delphia Villines. Mona was a wonderful Christian lady, always pleasant and welcoming to everyone who came to visit. Our thoughts are with her family at this sad time. more

We were sad to hear of the passing of Mona Villines, of Kingston this past week. Mona was married to Utah Villines, who was the first cousin of my grandmother, Barbara Edgar Bartlett. My great-grandmother, Ida Villines, was a sister to Utah’s mother, Delphia Villines. Mona was a wonderful Christian lady, always pleasant and welcoming to everyone who came to visit. Our thoughts are with her family at this sad time. more

LITTLE ROCK — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a list and is advising consumers to check it twice before whipping up any cheesy dishes this holiday season. Several shredded cheese products from Great Lakes Cheese Co. were recently recalled for potentially containing metal fragments. more

LITTLE ROCK – On December 11, the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) held a hearing to discuss the propagation of rules regarding wind energy in reference to Act 945. Representatives from several energy companies and concerned citizens from many counties were heard by APSC managing attorney Justin Craig, who was serving as the administrative law judge for the docket. The commission has until January 1, 2026, to solidify any rule changes to the act. more