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143 pounds of illegal marijuana seized in Lonoke County
ASP seizes almost 900 pounds of illegal marijuana from I-40 in 10 days
The Arkansas State Police's (ASP) Interstate Criminal Patrol (ICP) seized a combined 886 pounds of illegal narcotics and one handgun in the past 10 days during six traffic stops on Interstate 40. The …
Roughly 9,000 2-inch TITAN MAXX Florida largemouth bass were released at Lake Monticello today to add more trophy-class genetics to the fertile fishery.
AGFC releases the titans at Lake Monticello
MONTICELLO — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is hedging its bets with bringing trophy-class bass fishing back to Lake Monticello with today’s release of roughly 9,000 special fish. …
Tammy and Freddy Penka with the Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation’s Educator of the Year Award.
Mountain Home teacher named Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation Educator of the Year
DALLAS – Freddy Penka of Pinkston Middle School in Mountain Home has been named the 2024 Educator of the Year by Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation. He was presented with this award at OTF’s …
Local News

East Arkansas saturation yields guns, drugs, and stolen cars

During a 33-hour saturation of Crittenden County, Arkansas State Police (ASP) issued 372 citations and arrested 23 individuals on various charges, including felony charges for possession of guns, …

Newton County Times Outhouse Companion

‘Panda-monium’ Who would opt for a holiday visit to China? It’s not exactly among the world’s more glamorous holiday destinations. But if you love pandas it’s where …

Jasper City Council meets Thursday

The Jasper City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 16, at City Hall. The agenda lists: Citizen Commentary - George Fowler, building ordinance Unfinished business: LLEBG …

Clean-up day at the Deer Cemetery

Clean-up day at the Deer Cemetery will be held Saturday, May 18, beginning at 8 a.m. Volunteers should bring their own tools. Work will include clearing graves of old flowers and other items. They …

Senior Center offers community gardening

The Newton County Senior Activity and Wellness Center has a garden bed at the Jasper Community Garden. The center is looking for senior volunteers to help weed, water and plant seed. If you would …

Local Sports

Arkansas takes two from Miss. State

FAYETTEVILLE — No. 3 Arkansas fell behind 6-0 on Sunday after three innings, but then took control of the game to defeat No. 14 Mississippi State 9-6 and capture the series at Baum-Walker …

Razorbacks secure SEC title with school record

GAINESVILLE — Winning the 4 x 400m relay in a school record secured the SEC Outdoor championship for the Razorbacks with a six-point margin over runner-up Alabama, 110-104. In claiming a …

Pryce leads historic 400m sweep, Razorbacks SEC runner-up

GAINESVILLE — Arkansas’ quest for another SEC Championship came up short this weekend as the Razorbacks totaled 110 points, with 78 being scored on the final day. With 126 points, …

Lady Pirates fall to Shirley, 15-0

GREERS FERRY — Thursday afternoon the Jasper Lady Pirates started the Class 1A State Softball Tournament. The Lady Pirates faced Shirley in the first round game that was played at Greers …

I thought they had to post scores

It is difficult being an one horse sports team or in my case a .5 sports team. Maybe a .25 sports team is more like it. It is state tournament season. We have teams in eight …

Arkansas softball garners 5 All-SEC selections

AUBURN, Ala. — Headlined by three First-Team selections, the No. 13 Arkansas softball team garnered five All-Southeastern Conference selections as voted on by the coaches. For the first …

Wonder Boys force "if-necessary" game behind Mason Willis' complete game gem; fall in championship final to top-seeded UAM

NORTH LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Tech baseball team faced elimination from the 2024 Great American Conference Tournament five times over the past two weekends and won all five of those games …

Yearning for random thoughts about Mother’s Day?

Believe it or not, Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall” makes me think of Mother’s Day. Remember the scene where Allen’s character Alvy was stuck in line at the movies, subjected …

Junior bass anglers show out at AGFF Commissioners Cup

HOT SPRINGS — Seventy-four teams consisting of anglers aged 8 to 18 hit the water with their boat captains Saturday to test their mettle against Lake Hamilton at the Arkansas Game and Fish …

Second Lake Conway cleanup scheduled for May 16-19

MAYFLOWER — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host the second of three shoreline cleanups at Lake Conway from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 16-18. According to Nick Feltz, regional fisheries …
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