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Arrest made on public integrity charge

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin released the following statement announcing the arrest of Joey Wertz, 47, of Dyer on the charge of political practices pledge, a Class D Felony: … more

4/13/25

Fatality reported in Lawrence County due to severe weather

NORTH LITTLE ROCK — A fatality has been reported in Lawrence County related to the severe weather affecting Arkansas. The adult male victim, who had been unaccounted for since the previous … more

Arkansas Division of Emergency Management | 4/10/25

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center recognized with State Stroke Designation

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has recognized North Arkansas Regional Medical Center as an Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital (ArSRH). “With stroke, every second … more

From the Arkansas Department of Health | 4/10/25

ASP CID makes arrest in pedestrian hit-and-run fatality

LITTLE ROCK — On Monday, March 31, the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office contacted Arkansas State Police (ASP) regarding a pedestrian fatality that was reported at about 8:45 p.m. near the … more

From the Arkansas State Police | 4/10/25

Understanding declarations

NORTH LITTLE ROCK — On April 2, 2025, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a State Emergency Declaration in preparation for the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding affecting the State of … more

From the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management | 4/10/25

Legislature creates new program to help schools afford property insurance

LITTLE ROCK – The Senate voted to create a new and sustainable property insurance plan to help school districts meet the rising cost of property insurance. Senate Bill 481 is the result of two … more

From the Arkansas Senate | 4/10/25

Man sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for distributing child pornography

TEXARKANA – A Doddridges man was sentenced to 198 months in federal prison for distributing child pornography to be followed by 10 years of supervised release. The Honorable Chief Judge Susan … more

U.S. Attorney's Office Western District of Arkansas | 4/10/25

Injury reported connection to severe weather event

NORTH LITTLE ROCK – Another injury has been reported related to recent severe weather affecting Arkansas. The injured person was rescued after a tree fell on a home in the area of County Road … more

4/9/25

Latest bills signed into law

LITTLE ROCK — On Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, the Governor signed into law: SB391 - An act to create the robotics competition grant program for eligible robotics teams in public or private … more

4/9/25

The Northwest Arkansas Quilt Workshops present educational programs that teach techniques and offer a close-up look at step by step examples of the work in progress. The April 10 workshop will be presented by the Boone County Quilters an EHC project club, and corporate sponsor Farm Bureau of Boone County.

2025 Northwest Arkansas Quilt Workshops continue

The 2025 Northwest Arkansas Quilt Workshop series began Thursday, April 3, at the Signature Bank Community Room located at the Signature Bank Building in downtown Harrison. The series of weekly … more

Staff Report | 4/8/25

The Newton County 2025 Spring Fundraiser quilt is a Nine Patch pattern of all shades purple. This springtime quilt fits full to queen. It is reversible with purple colors on the back. This two quilts for one can be won for a donation of $1 or 6 tickets for $5. It is hanging on display at Anstaff Bank in Jasper through May 31. The drawing will be June 2.

Win a quilt and fight cancer, too

The Newton County Cancer Support Group announces its annual spring fundraiser. It will be awarding a quilt again this year. The quilt will be on display at Anstaff Bank during April and May. This … more

4/8/25

Information and job fair returning to Bradley Park

The annual Jasper, Arkansas, Information and Job Fair returns to Jasper's Bradley Park on Friday, April 25, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Added this year will be information about emergency and disaster … more

4/8/25

Next senior center fish fry coming Friday

The next Newton County Activity and Wellness Center fish fry is Friday, April 11, at the center in Jasper. Drive through or dine inside from 2-5 p.m. For $11 get either hand breaded fired fish or … more

4/8/25

Tribal meeting April 12

The Cherokee of Arkansas and Missouri Tribe (CAMT), Ozark Branch, next scheduled meeting will be on April 12, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be at the Arise Church, 1601 E. Main St., Mountain View. … more

4/8/25

Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt Scheduled for April 19

The annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by Jasper High School Key Club and Jasper Newton County Kiwanis will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 19, in Bradley Park, Jasper. Age groups are: 0-2, 3-4, … more

4/8/25

Wonder Boys drop doubleheader to Henderson State

RUSSELLVILLE — The Arkansas Tech baseball team lost both ends of their Monday afternoon doubleheader at home against Henderson State. The Reddies won the first game 7-6 and the second game 7-4 … more

ATU Sports | 4/8/25

Participants in the Arkansas Regional Prevention Providers Task Force, Region 2 training session held March 25 at the James A. Gaston Visitor Center overlooking Bull Shoals Dam included from left, Jamie Leach, Baxter Health; Lavern Wilbur, Baxter Health behavioral therapist; Mary Eakin, Hometown Health NW Regional Coordinator for the Arkansas Department of Health; Steven Johnson, Bull Shoals community member; Annie Rector, ACC- community corrections; Eva Frame, PAYS coalition/ACC; Zach Ables, PAYS coalition, Mountain Home Police Department and Kyle Evatt, Region 2 Prevention Provider.

Prevention task force receives training

BULL SHOALS — Members of the Arkansas Regional Prevention Providers Task Force, Region 2, comprised of providers in Baxter, Boone, Marion, Newton and Searcy counties, gathered for a training … more

By JEFF DEZORT Newton County Times | 4/7/25

Swain

Happy April birthdays to: Lisa Adams, Johnathon Brown, Isabelle Serene Daniels, Miranda and Derek Davis, my sister, Virginia Hirayama, Tina James, crystal King, Lori Lager, Craig Martin, Brad Taylor, … more

By KATHY MARTIN | 4/7/25

As life goes by

Wow! What a week will do to the trees and flowers! It is such a pleasure to drive down the road with redbud trees filling in the spaces. There are places where the redbuds look like someone planted … more

By ELAINE LAUNDERVILLE | 4/7/25

Compton

Last week: I hope everyone had a safe and healthy week this past week. Addi and my mother, Donna Plumlee, attended the Women’s ABIDE conference at Batavia Assembly of God on Friday evening. … more

By MATTHEW PIPER | 4/7/25