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White supremacist receives life sentence for kidnapping and murder

FAYETTEVILLE – A California man was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for aiding and abetting the kidnapping and murder of a Northwest Arkansas man. The Honorable … more

U.S. Attorney's Office Western District of Arkansas | 4/24/25

Cave Region Review and Northark to host music and art festival April 26

Cave Region Review and Northark to host music and art festival April 26 man with guitar singing at Cave Region Review festival Music, arts and crafts, free food, activities for kids, and door prizes … more

4/24/25

Colorado couple killed in crash with school bus

EUREKA SPRINGS — Deborah Clark, 74, and Richard Clark, 77, both of Divide, Colorado, were fatally injured in a crash involving a school bus in Eureka Springs, according to Arkansas State … more

From the Arkansas State Police | 4/24/25

Governor appeals denial of disaster relief

LITTLE ROCK — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders appealed FEMA's decision to deny Arkansas' Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance and the request for a Major Disaster Declaration … more

4/24/25

Jasper FBLA students attend state conference

Eleven members of Jasper's FBLA Chapter attended their FBLA State Conference in Little Rock on April 7- 8, 2025. Congratulations to Madelyn Martin who placed 4th in Accounting I; Emmy Denniston, … more

4/24/25

Jasper CTE completers recognized

Jasper High School Career and Technical Education teachers, Billy Bell, Alice Cooper, Becky Daniels and Mason Dorrell, honored their CTE Program Completers at their CTE Reception on Wednesday, April … more

4/24/25

Suspect in Bull Shoals fatality found dead after manhunt

BULL SHOALS — On Monday, April 21, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the Bull Shoals Police Department (BPD) responded to reports of a shooting in the 500 block of Maple Avenue in Bull Shoals. Upon … more

From the Arkansas State Police | 4/22/25

What's going on

Attention Newton County residents • To obtain your 911 address please contact the Newton County addressing office at 870-446-2966 or come by Monday — Friday 8-4:30. The office is … more

4/22/25

Bingo at the senior center Friday

The Newton County Senior Wellness and Fitness Center in Jasper will be calling Bingo at 5 p.m., Friday, April 25. Are you over 60 and having trouble finding a ride to Jasper for the little things, … more

4/22/25

Students can make a difference while earning graduation credits

LITTLE ROCK — Soon, high school seniors from across Arkansas will don their caps and gowns and cross a stage to receive their diplomas. It’s the moment they began working toward ever … more

4/22/25

OMHS schedules 'Decision Day' event

WESTERN GROVE— Ozark Mountain High School will be hosting “Decision Day,” at 10 a.m., Friday, May 2, an event at which high school seniors will publicly announced their plans for … more

By MADDIE THOMPSON | 4/22/25

Jim Works who presented an informational program about his and Brenda's trip to Utah last summer. His presentation was like a travelogue through Missouri, Nebraska, and Wyoming highlighting various historical and scenic areas they visited.

BNCRTSS hosts Jim Works —April 1

The Boone-Newton County Retired Teachers and Support Staff met Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Western Sizzlin Restaurant in Harrison, Arkansas at 11:30 am. The meeting was called to order by President … more

4/22/25

ASMSA Online Academy provides families with new educational choice

HOT SPRINGS — Arkansas students and parents seeking choices for high-quality educational opportunities will have an exciting new option this fall through the ASMSA Online Academy. The ASMSA … more

4/21/25

Trooper injured in Easter wreck

HOT SPRINGS — Trooper Christian Ramirez was involved in a serious single-vehicle wreck around 5:20 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, 2025, on Arkansas 7 in Garland County. He underwent surgery last … more

4/21/25

Newton County Clerk Donnie Davis holds a letter received from the State Board of Election Commissioners that recently conducted an audit of the 2024 General Election held in Newton County. The county received a 100% accuracy score. Charlie Morris, of the SBEC, presented the letter of recognition to Davis for the county's level of voting integrity.

Quorum court passes ordinances, hears requests

The Newton County Quorum Court met in regular session Monday night, April 7, and the only items of new business were passages of two ordinances, one was required to amend the 2024 Road Department … more

JEFF DEZORT Newton County Times | 4/21/25

Drug education group talks fundraisers

Partners in Prevention (PIP), the Drug Free Community Grant initiative created to provide substance education opportunities for Newton County's youth discussed possible fundraisers when its … more

Staff Report | 4/21/25

Information and job fair returning to Bradley Park

The annual Jasper, Arkansas, Information and Job Fair returns to Jasper's Bradley Park on Friday, April 25, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Added this year will be information about emergency and disaster … more

4/21/25

The Newton County 2025 Spring Fundraiser quilt is a Nine Patch pattern of all shades purple. This springtime quilt fits full to queen. It is reversible with purple colors on the back. This two quilts for one can be won for a donation of $1 or 6 tickets for $5. It is hanging on display at Anstaff Bank in Jasper through May 31. The drawing will be June 2.

Win a quilt and fight cancer, too

The Newton County Cancer Support Group announces its annual spring fundraiser. It will be awarding a quilt again this year. The quilt will be on display at Anstaff Bank during April and May. This … more

4/21/25

Quilting supplies are available to purchase during the Northwest Arkansas Quilting Workshop which continues Thursday, April 24, at the Signature Bank Community Room in downtown Harrison.

Learn what's new in quilting at next workshop

"What's New at the Shop," presented by Dianne Sews and More, of Nixa, Missouri, will lead off the next session of the Northwest Arkansas Quilting Workshop which continues Thursday, April 24, at the … more

Staff Report | 4/21/25

The annual Newton County Dogwood Tour was held last April 11. It is one of many events that has been promoted by the Jasper Advertising and Promotion Commission (JAPC) since its creation in 2020. The Jasper City Council voted to temporarily suspend the JAPC to allow the city council members conducted a mandated 5-year review to evaluate the commission's work and weigh the JAPC's economic benefits.

JAPC under review

The Jasper Advertising and Promotion Commission (JAPC) was authorized by the city council in 2020 with a stipulation - that after five years the council would examine and evaluate the commission's … more

By JEFF DEZORT Newton County Times | 4/21/25