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Free women's self-defense class at library

Register now at https://www.newtoncountylibrary.org for a free women's self-Defense class. On Saturday, Aug. 23, at 11 a.m., Alison Hardin will lead a self-defense class for girls and women ages 11 … more

7/22/25

OMSD board meets July 24

The Ozark Mountain School District Board of Education will meet in regular session Thursday, July 24, at 6 p.m. in the auditorium on the Bruno-Pyatt campus at Eros in Marion County. more

7/22/25

To help their peers affected by devastating flash floods that hit Texas Hill Country over Fourth of July weekend, Arkansas 4-H is hosting a gift card donation drive through July 25.

Extension Corner: 4-H hosting donation drive for Texas flood relief

LITTLE ROCK — After the devastating flash floods that swept Texas Hill Country over the Fourth of July weekend, Arkansas 4-H is stepping up to help their fellow Texas 4-H members and affected … more

By REBEKAH HALL U of A System Division of Agriculture | 7/22/25

Compton

The Compton Volunteer Fire Department met on Monday, July 14 for the regular business meeting. Several items were discussed, including the purchase of heaters for the fire stations and dehumidifiers … more

By MATTHEW PIPER | 7/22/25

As life goes by

When I got to church this morning I found out one of my church friends had had a car wreck and broke her back. Last week she had gotten married. After the pictures she was walking down to the river … more

By ELAINE LAUNDERVILLE | 7/22/25

ASP CID investigating officer-involved shooting in Wickes

WICKES — The Polk County Sheriff's Office has requested the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to assist with an officer-involved shooting that occurred on … more

7/21/25

About the Capitol Chandelier: Suspended from the ceiling by a 73-foot chain, the rotunda chandelier weighs more than 4,000 pounds and is approximately 12 feet in diameter and 18 feet in height

State Capitol chandelier to be lowered July 21-25

LITTLE ROCK – On Monday, July 21, 2025, Secretary of State Cole Jester has directed that the chandelier in the Arkansas State Capitol rotunda be lowered to the first floor for inspection and … more

7/21/25

ASP Troop G working 3 hempstead county wrecks 3 fatalities, traffic impacted from Hope to Fulton

FULTON – Three wrecks have disrupted traffic on westbound Interstate 30 from Hope to Fulton. Motorists are urged to avoid that section, use U.S. 67 and expect significant delays. Westbound … more

From the Arkansas State Police | 7/21/25

Fatality reported at Yellville

Clarence Leroy Smith, 80, of Yellville, was fatally injured in a two-vehicle crash in Yellville, Marion County, according to Arkansas State Police. The crash happened at 6:55 p.m., Friday, July 18, … more

Staff Report | 7/21/25

Drug trafficking organization sentenced for fentanyl trafficking

FAYETTEVILLE – The final member of a Northwest Arkansas drug trafficking organization was sentenced to federal prison for crimes related to the distribution of fentanyl. The Honorable Judge … more

U.S. Attorney's Office Western District of Arkansas | 7/21/25

Man sentenced to prison after committing arson at fitness centers

LITTLE ROCK—Miles Andrew Caldwell will spend the next 84 months in federal prison after intentionally starting three fires at two different fitness centers in Little Rock, Arkansas. Jonathan D. … more

U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District of Arkansas | 7/21/25

Is bottomless overtime right for you?

Is work-life balance dead, and will you even find time to attend the funeral? During different phases of my five-decade working career, I have worked all three shifts, toiled every holiday, struggled … more

By DANNY TYREE | 7/20/25

ASP and Tennessee Highway Patrol partnered for weekend operation

WEST MEMPHIS — Over the weekend of July 11–13, Arkansas State Police (ASP) joined forces with the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) for a targeted enforcement operation along the Interstate … more

From the Arkansas State Police | 7/17/25

Ban on hemp-derived Delta products back in effect

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued a mandate finalizing its ruling in Bio Gen LLC … more

7/17/25

Despite fuel price increases, motorists still are saving at the pump

Arkansas motorists have been seeing a slight increase in fuel prices following the Fourth of July holiday season, but data shows that drivers still are seeing savings. The statewide gas price average … more

Caroline Spears caroline.spears@baxterbullein.com | 7/17/25

Governor launches 'School Food Pantry Toolkit'

LITTLE ROCK — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the Arkansas Department of Education, and the Arkansas Department of Agriculture today announced the launch of the School Food Pantry Toolkit. The … more

7/17/25

Free women's self-defense class at library

Register now at https://www.newtoncountylibrary.org for a free women's self-Defense class. On Saturday, Aug. 23, at 11 a.m., Alison Hardin will lead a self-defense class for girls and women ages 11 … more

7/17/25

Extension Corner: Don't put tomatoes in the refrigerator

Fast facts Cool temperatures inhibit flavor development Refrigerate only very ripe tomatoe s LITTLE ROCK — Beefsteaks. Bradley pinks. Cherokee purples. No matter what variety, all … more

By MARY HIGHTOWER U of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture | 7/17/25

As life goes by

Every time I started thinking about what I was going to type, I just couldn’t get past the flooding in Texas. Just saw that at least 78 dead and dozens missing in the Texas floods as more rain … more

By ELAINE LAUNDERVILLE | 7/17/25

Compton

Addi and I celebrated our anniversary with a weekend trip to Russellville, Conway, and Greenbrier. We did a lot of flea market shopping and enjoyed getting to see Addi’s aunt and uncle, Reta … more

By MATTHEW PIPER | 7/17/25