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Another $10+ million awarded to support health care in Newton, Boone counties
LITTLE ROCK — In the second round of Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) grants, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced $54.6 million in awards. When added to the first round of funding, … more
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Jasper continues levying $0.05 tax
At the regular, re-scheduled, meeting of the Jasper City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m., the city council approved the levy of $0.05 tax as unchanged from last year. As an update, Jasper … more
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Charles Moore, recycling and solid waste manager of Newton County, stands by pieces of equipment used to bail products. Moore is looking for ways to improve the department.
Changes to recycling in Newton County
NEWTON COUNTY — Recently one may have noticed changes to how recycling has been happening in Newton County. These changes are the result of efforts by Charles Moore, the new recycling and solid … more
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The Rocole Family sit at their booth at the Jasper Farmers Market on the square in Jasper. The Jasper Farmers Market is in the running to be named one of America’s best farmers markets.
Jasper’s farmer market in running
JASPER — The Jasper Farmers Market is in the running to be named one of the best farmers markets in the country, and Jasper residents and visitors can help put it at the top. The market is … more
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Two Newton County Law Enforcement Officers Arrested
On Friday, September 11, Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler released a statement regarding the arrests of current Jasper patrolman and former Sheriff’s Department chief deputy Mikel Blocker and … more
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Role of AI in higher ed discussed at Northark
On Thursday, the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted the State of Higher Education breakfast, sponsored by Arvest Bank, at the University of Arkansas Northark. While Chancellor Rick … more
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Judge denies effort to block data center details
A federal judge rejected an effort Wednesday to block two Arkansas news outlets from publishing details about an agreement regarding a West Memphis data center, in a case that alarmed free speech … more
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Quorum court passes four ordinances, one resolution
At the regular scheduled meeting of the Newton County Court on Tuesday, Sept. 8, two appropriation and two non-appropriation ordinances were passed along with a resolution supporting proposed … more
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Bomb threat at JSD
Sheriff Glenn Wheeler posted a press release on August 24, stating that a comment was posted on a Jasper School District social media account, alluding to a “potential bomb on campus that would … more
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Semi accident report finalized
Shortly after noon on Friday, July 31, a Transland semi-truck out of Springfield, Mo., overturned on the curve just above both the library and The Learning Center. The main finding was that it was … more
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Director Kenny Jackson (far left) with members of his crew filming scenes for his upcoming film “Faith, Hope, and Love.”
They're gonna put us in the movie
In the 1930s, singer Rudy Vallee crooned the hit “You Oughta Be in Pictures,” which was about a man proclaiming how beautiful and lovely his lady was. It contains the lyrics, “What a marvelous … more
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Flock system has already benefited NC
Editor’s Note: This is the second of a three-part series on Flock Cameras. Dr. Fowler looks at the national movement with these cameras. How has this system already benefited Newton County … more
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Boy fatally shot on Tuesday
BERGMAN — A gathering of teenagers resulted in a death late Tuesday afternoon of last week. Around 4:10 p.m., officers responded to a call on Hickenbottom Road in north central Boone County. … more
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Blewett pleads guilty, sentenced for 2025 killing
BERRYVILLE – On Wednesday, Aug. 12, Thomas Blewett pleaded guilty to negligent homicide and two counts of tampering in the July 2025 death of Alexzander Bernhardt. The judge heard witness impact … more
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This Flock camera has been knocked down twice. Each time only the pole was damaged and the camera was able to be used again after a company employee reinstalled it.
No stoplights, four Flock cameras…welcome to Newton County
Flock is in Newton County. For good, bad, and otherwise. It is not the only networked, cloud-based surveillance system in use publicly or privately, but it is the one that has garnered the most … more
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Arkansas unveils new app aimed at protecting food stamp recipients
The Arkansas Department of Human Services will launch a new app next week that will better protect food stamp beneficiaries from scammers, the agency announced Thursday. The ebtEDGE New app will … more
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Lights, camera,...Newton County Movie scenes to be filmed at rodeo
A little more excitement has just been announced for the upcoming Newton County Fair. That excitement is promising to bring a little bit of Hollywood. On Monday, the Newton County Fair Grounds … more
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Donald Selvy
Wanted man arrested
A man has been hiding out in Newton County with multiple warrants in other states. Donald Cade Selvy, 69, of Mooresboro, N.C., was hiding out in southwest Newton County from a warrant and … more
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JSD Back to School District Day on August 5
“Everyone for Every Child – Strong Instruction. Strong Relationships. Strong Results.” is the theme of this year’s JSD district day for all teachers, staff, and administrators at Jasper and … more
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Construction continues on the new terminal. It is expected to be completed in the spring of 2027.
Airport upgrades see progress, new grant helps out
The Boone County Regional Airport board met Tuesday. The board discussed progress on the new terminal, T-hangar, and runway, as well as a shot-in-the-dark grant. The T-hangar is set to receive … more
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