L/P VFD Turkey Shoot

There will be a Turkey Shoot, Saturday, March 29, at 10 a.m., at the Lurton / Pelsor Fire Department. There will be fish and fries or pulled pork and drinks. Every one welcome. For more information …

Community Matters: Disaster Response, Part 2

A team from FUMC Rogers in the Northwest District install cabinets in a rebuilt home that was destroyed in the April 2018 Crawford County Tornado.

Newton County Community Matters, a coalition of faith-based and non-profit organizations serving the people of Newton County, met in regular session, Feb. 27, and continued its discussion of the …

Lunar Eclipse Friday, March 14, 2025

Terry and Ruth Atwood, of Boxley, said they were able to photograph the lunar eclipse after the clouds cleared about 2 a.m. Friday morning. "We used a 600mm telescope to record the image," Terry said.

The ABATE (Arkansas Bikes Aiming Towards Education) District 7 Motorcycle Club held their annual Newton County Toy Drive on December 1, 2024 for the Newton County Extension Homemakers Club (EHC) Christmas project. It was a fine day for a bike ride from Harrison, even one junior rider rode with his dad. Each member brought a toy or donated cash, some did both, they all sat down and enjoyed a lunch of hotdogs and/or chili with all the fixings then finished up with homemade desserts served by the Newton County EHC clubs. The event has become a well-loved tradition and this group is so appreciated by the Newton County Extension Office, EHC ladies and of course all the families in Newton County that this group makes Christmas possible! this program is made possible through cooperation with the Newton County Extension Office and the Extension Homemakers Council

Newton County Cooperative Extension Service give annual update

Newton County Agent Adam Willis paid a visit to the Newton County Quorum Court on Monday night, Feb. 3, and presented the JPs with a copy of his office's Annual Update. This report provides county …

Jasper School District Assistant Superintendent Kim Liggett showed board members at their Feb. 17 meeting the recent state test scores by high school students showing their proficiencies surpassed state averages in science, math and English language arts.

JSD appropriates funds for cell phone pouches

JASPER — A law banning cell phones in public schools during the school day, called the Bell to Bell, No Cell Act, was recently passed by the state House and Senate and is expected to be signed …

Twenty-one Extension Homemakers from Newton, Carroll and Boone County enjoyed food, fun and an information exchange held a Tri- County EHC meeting on Friday, Jan. 31, at the Newton County Extension Service office.

Home extension groups share at Tri-County meet

The Newton County Cooperative Extension office hosted a Tri- County EHC meeting on Friday, Jan. 31. Twenty-one Extension Homemakers from Newton, Carroll and Boone County enjoyed food, fun and an …

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Grow an abundant harvest of peppers this season By MELINDA MYERS Whether you garden on an acre or a balcony, there’s always room for peppers. Grow them in a vegetable garden, container, or with …

FFA students pursue career development at Arkansas Tech

RUSSELLVILLE — Arkansas Tech University hosted more than 1,700 high school Future Farmers of America students for career development events and competitions on Thursday, March 13. ATU President …

Cabot man arrested for road rage, shots fired at teen on 4-wheeler

CABOT — On Wednesday, March 12, around 7:30 p.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) received a call to a road rage with a weapon incident at Arkansas Highway 89 and Highway 5 near Cabot. The incident …

Little Rock VA holds next Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans, March 27

WHAT: Monthly Virtual VA Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans WHO: During the upcoming Virtual Claims Clinic, Veterans may speak one-on-one with staff of the Little Rock VA Regional Office who are …

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 …

Jasper council meets Thursday

The Jasper City Council meets in regular session Thursday, March 20, at 6 p.m., at City Hall. Items of …
Flu activity level dips to 'moderate'

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) produces a Weekly Viral Respiratory Diseases Report for …
Mountain Home man fatally injured in crash

Caleb Uhlmann, 18, of Mountain Home, was fatally injured in a one-vehicle crash, says Arkansas State …

Recovery program to lift brain fog

Suffering from anxiety, depression? Wanting to have better concentration and return to your peak …
Cardio and yoga exercises at senior center

Cardio and yoga exercise sessions are being held at the Newton County Senior Activity and Wellness …

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Newton County Times Outhouse Companion

FFA students pursue career development at Arkansas Tech

Cabot man arrested for road rage, shots fired at teen on 4-wheeler

Little Rock VA holds next Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans, March 27

What’s going on

Jasper council meets Thursday

Flu activity level dips to 'moderate'

Mountain Home man fatally injured in crash

Recovery program to lift brain fog

Cardio and yoga exercises at senior center

Wonder Boys take on former conference foe Delta State in mid-week game

Wonder Boys hold on against Southeastern Oklahoma; win series with 11-9 win in finale

Wonder Boys split doubleheader with Southeastern Oklahoma

Wonder Boys back at home to take on Southeastern Oklahoma

Apply for an Arkansas paddlefish permit and snag into a state record

Arkansas State Parks expands accessibility with Action Trackchair at Pinnacle Mountain State Park

2024 boating accident report shows continued issue of low life-jacket use among victims

AGFC hosting Arkansas’s largest outdoor swap shop March 15

Arkansas students to receive firearm safety instruction

Magnet Cove attracts respect as Arkansas state archery champions