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Wow! When winter appears, it just comes in a flash. Having days of warm weather tinted with cold breezes and then the wind blowing in freezing blasts of air makes a person recognize winter can be …
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By ELAINE LAUNDERVILLE
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2/25/25
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Winter is a quiet time for ponds in Arkansas. Low temps keep our warm water fish species lethargic. Their immune system also slows down during this time. One common disease is called winter fungus …
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From the Newton County Extension Service Office
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2/25/25
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JONESBORO – Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2024 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who …
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2/25/25
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Western Grove Elementary school recently released its honor roll for the second nine-week grading period. Grade 3 - All A - Swayze Bright, Kenli Burrow, Brycen Campbell, Landyn Collins, Isaac Flud, …
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2/25/25
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The Mt. Judea School released its honor roll for the first semester. Semester all A Honor Roll, elementary: Malachi Bartlett, Georgia harper, Evelyn heath, lane Wallace, Easley young, Hudson Royce, …
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2/25/25
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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 …
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2/25/25
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On Friday, March 7, come by the Newton County Senior Activity and Wellness Center for the monthly fish fry. For $11 the fish or chicken dinner includes hand breaded fired fish or chicken strips, …
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2/25/25
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Community Matters a coalition of non-profit organizations serving Newton county will meet Thursday, Feb. 27, at 10 a.m., at the Jasper Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Items on the agenda include: …
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2/25/25
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WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today instituted a new flag policy limiting the display of certain flags on VA premises. The policy will establish consistent and clear guidance …
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2/25/25
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On Friday, March 7, come by the Newton County Senior Activity and Wellness Center for the monthly fish fry. For $11 the fish or chicken dinner includes hand breaded fired fish or chicken strips, …
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2/25/25
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FAYETTEVILLE — Artificial intelligence can scan a chest X-ray and diagnose if an abnormality is fluid in the lungs, an enlarged heart or cancer. But being right is not enough, said Ngan Le, a …
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2/25/25
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BENTON — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced Arkansas LAUNCH, a skills-based platform designed to connect jobseekers with opportunities and help employers find the skilled workers …
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2/25/25
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CHICAGO, Ill. — A Memphis man wanted for fleeing from law enforcement before striking and killing a construction worker five months ago is in custody. Calvion Dayshun Thomas, 24, of Memphis, …
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From the Arkansas State Police
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2/24/25
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ROCKPORT — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday afternoon in the city of Rockport. The investigation was …
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From the Arkansas State Police
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2/24/25
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LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the arrest of two individuals in Little Rock: “Last week, investigators in my office arrested Gary …
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2/24/25
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LITTLE ROCK —The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas are hosting the 2025 Arkansas State Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 8 at 10 a.m., at the Vines Center in Little Rock. The event is open to the …
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2/24/25
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MOUNTAIN VIEW — Interested members of the community are invited to join three gardening intensives at the Heritage Herb Garden at Ozark Folk Center State Park to learn the science and lore of …
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2/24/25
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Dependency on alcohol and drugs will lead a person to the realization they need to start a new life, Brooks Bright, of Lurton, told members of the Newton County Hometown Health Initiative coalition …
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By JEFF DEZORT
Newton County Times
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2/24/25
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LITTLE ROCK – The Senate voted to provide all public school children with a free breakfast, regardless of their income, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Also, the Senate passed …
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From the Arkansas Senate
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2/24/25
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LITTLE ROCK — On Tuesday, Feb. 11, the Governor signed into law HB1230 - An act to make an appropriation for personal services and operating expenses for the North Arkansas College for the …
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2/24/25
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