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Man sentenced to 135 months in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine

LITTLE ROCK—Gilberto Pedraza Contreras will spend the next 135 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Jonathan D. Ross, … more

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Arkansas | 4/18/24

Trust in VA among Veteran patients rises to 91.8%, up 6% since 2018

WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that Veteran trust in VA outpatient care has increased to 91.8%— up from 85.6% in 2018 (the first year since VA began … more

4/18/24

VA announces new program to help more than 40,000 Veterans stay in their homes

WASHINGTON — On May 31, 2024, the Department of Veterans Affairs will launch a new program — the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program — to help more than 40,000 … more

4/18/24

Suspects arrested in block party shooting

WYNNE — On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Special Agents from the Arkansas State Police (ASP) arrested four individuals in connection with a block party shooting that resulted in the death of one … more

Arkansas State Police | 4/18/24

Picklefest Pageant set for May 11

The 2024 Picklefest Pageants will be held May 11 at the Atkins High School Auditorium starting at 4 p.m. This years pageant will be open to all girls ages 0-11 months, 12-23 months, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, … more

4/18/24

No. 8 Arkansas women’s golf finish SEC stroke play sixth

BELLEAIR, Fla. — The No. 8 Arkansas women’s golf team finished strong on the back nine in the third round at the SEC Championship, logging a 3-over 283 on Sunday. The Hogs were sitting in … more

By UA Communications | 4/17/24

ASP investigating muli-fatality accident in Clay County

CORNING – Agents with the Arkansas State Police are investigating a two-vehicle accident that killed six people on Monday, April 15, 2024, at approximately 12:23 p.m. The accident occurred … more

Arkansas State Police | 4/17/24

Arkansas has successful scrimmage game

AYETTEVILLE — Quarterback Taylen Green and running back Ja'Quinden Jackson helped the Red team out to a 32-0 lead at intermission before turning it over to the reserves who went on to take a … more

By OTIS KIRK nallensports@att.net | 4/17/24

Tech Athletics and Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce partner for Pack the Berm on April 20

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - On Saturday, April 20, out at the Chartwells Women's Sports Complex, the Arkansas Tech department of athletics and the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to put … more

4/16/24

Boy Scouts of America Ozark District held its annual awards program on April 11. Pictured left is Mike Thomas, scoutmaster of Troop 446 of Jasper receiving the Scout Troop of the Year Award from District Volunteer Bruce Bieschke.

Jasper Scouts earn Troop of the Year honors

4/15/24

Men's pool tournament, walk in the park and bean bag baseball

The Newton County Senior Activity and Wellness Center in Jasper will hold a men's pool tournament on April 19. Instead of the Meals on Wheels parade this year, the center will sponsor a Walk in the … more

4/15/24

Together with their families, Matthew McCutcheon and Jackie Daniel invite you to celebrate their wedding on Saturday, April 27 (2024), at 2 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the Parthenon community building grounds.

McCutcheon and Daniel Wedding announcement

4/15/24

Reservation required for spay/neuter clinic

A low-cost spay and neuter clinic will be held Saturday, April 20, at the Newton county Fair Grounds, Jasper. The cost of $30 includes rabies vaccination and more. Reservation is required. Visit … more

4/15/24

Church in the Valley Community Bible Study

The Church in the Valley Campground Ministries, located 1.5 miles on Murray Road off state Highway 327 between Parthenon and Murray, is having Community Bible Study Friday, April 19 and Friday, 24, … more

4/15/24

Cemetery News

Jasper Cemetery policies prohibit the placement of items on gravesites that impedes mowers and other equipment used to maintain cemetery grounds. Jasper Cemetery Board President Helen Reynolds said … more

4/15/24

Mighty Men® coming to Jasper First Baptist

Dr. Paul David Freed will present a Mighty Men® conference at Jasper Regional First Baptist Church, Friday and Saturday, May 17-18. The conference is for all men ages 12 and older. In the … more

4/15/24

Jasper Pioneer Club

President Betty Stivers conducted the April 10 meeting of the Jasper Pioneer Extension Homemakers Club with six present. After a brief meeting speaker Abbie Barnett spoke about several dog tombstones … more

4/15/24

Deer/Mt. Judea Board meeting moved

The regular monthly meeting of the Deer/Mt. Judea School district Board of Education meeting has been moved, according to the school district's website. The meeting will be held on Thursday, April … more

4/15/24

Farm and ranch estate planning on agenda for NALC’s 11th Annual Mid-South Conference

FAYETTEVILLE — The average age of farmers continues increasing, according to the latest Census of Agriculture, yet many of those farmers haven’t completed an estate plan. The 2022 Census … more

By TRU JOI CURTIS National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture | 4/13/24

U.S. Senate staff to talk Farm Bill at 2nd Annual Western Ag and Environmental Law Conference

FAYETTEVILLE — Two agricultural policy veterans will provide inside-the-Beltway insights into the Farm Bill and other issues affecting the western United States during the 2nd Annual Western … more

By DREW VIGUET National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture | 4/13/24