LITTLE ROCK — It can be easy to get overwhelmed or intimidated during visits to the doctor. To help Arkansans feel prepared for these conversations, the Cooperative Extension Service’s How to Talk to Your Doctor program equips participants with tools to build confidence for healthcare visits. more

LITTLE ROCK — It can be easy to get overwhelmed or intimidated during visits to the doctor. To help Arkansans feel prepared for these conversations, the Cooperative Extension Service’s How to Talk to Your Doctor program equips participants with tools to build confidence for healthcare visits. more

The Newton County Times has recently welcomed George Fowler, PhD. to its staff of reporters. more

The Newton County Times has recently welcomed George Fowler, PhD. to its staff of reporters. more

The monthly meeting of Community Matters occurred on Thursday, Sept. 25 at the Jasper Methodist Church with a strong representation across the community. more

The monthly meeting of Community Matters occurred on Thursday, Sept. 25 at the Jasper Methodist Church with a strong representation across the community. more

On Oct. 25, 2000 the Jasper-Newton County Club of Kiwanis, Intl. was founded. On Wednesday, Sep. 24 the current members celebrated 25 years of service to the area children. Two of the members — J. Troy Massey and Bobby Raulston — have been involved since the beginning, with Massey being one of the co-founders. more

On Oct. 25, 2000 the Jasper-Newton County Club of Kiwanis, Intl. was founded. On Wednesday, Sep. 24 the current members celebrated 25 years of service to the area children. Two of the members — J. Troy Massey and Bobby Raulston — have been involved since the beginning, with Massey being one of the co-founders. more

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LITTLE ROCK — The regular archery deer hunting season opens Sept. 27, and for many hunters, that means it will be the first weekend to bring home a deer for the freezer. Hunters can help the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission continue to track chronic wasting disease and give themselves a little extra peace of mind by dropping off a sample from their harvested deer at one of the many CWD testing locations available throughout the state. more

LITTLE ROCK — The regular archery deer hunting season opens Sept. 27, and for many hunters, that means it will be the first weekend to bring home a deer for the freezer. Hunters can help the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission continue to track chronic wasting disease and give themselves a little extra peace of mind by dropping off a sample from their harvested deer at one of the many CWD testing locations available throughout the state. more

WASHINGTON — Americans continued to open up their wallets and spend last month despite higher prices and concerns about a stalling labor market, beating expectations in a bright spot for the economy amid tariff uncertainty. more

WASHINGTON — Americans continued to open up their wallets and spend last month despite higher prices and concerns about a stalling labor market, beating expectations in a bright spot for the economy amid tariff uncertainty. more

PROVO, Utah — Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy best known for movies such as “Jeremiah Johnson,” “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” and “All the President’s Men,” has passed away. Redford’s publicist Cindi Berger confirmed the news on Tuesday, Sept. 16, stating he died “at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah — the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved.” No cause of death has been provided. Redford was 89. more

PROVO, Utah — Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy best known for movies such as “Jeremiah Johnson,” “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” and “All the President’s Men,” has passed away. Redford’s publicist Cindi Berger confirmed the news on Tuesday, stating he died “at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah — the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved.” No cause of death has been provided. Redford was 89. more

For caregivers of individuals suffering from Alzheimer's disease or other causes of dementia, one of the more hazardous behaviors they need to watch out for is what clinicians describe as wandering. more

SPRINGDALE – On Sept. 15, Tyson Foods announced it is taking proactive steps to remove certain additives from its line of products. The company’s stated goal is to quit using high fructose corn syrup, sucralose, BHA/BHT and titanium dioxide by the end of 2025. Brands affected include Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Wright, State Fair, and others. more

The semi-annual Newton County visitors guide will be placed in the Oct. 1 edition of the Newton County Times. more

The semi-annual Newton County visitors guide will be placed in the Oct. 1 edition of the Newton County Times. more