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ARDOT launches Transportation Performance Dashboard Dashboard includes pavement ratings, safety data, and the status of construction jobs

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) launched an interactive dashboard designed to keep citizens informed about pavement conditions across the state, the status of construction jobs, … more

4/11/24

Yellville hosts eclipse watchers

Folks of all ages convened on Yellville on Monday, April 8 to view the total eclipse of the sun together. The Yellville area received approximately 2 minutes and 48 seconds of totality during the … more

LORETTA KNIEFF lorettak@harrisondaily.com | 4/11/24

EDA awards $1.7 million to renovate Marshall facility

WASHINGTON – Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.7 million grant to the Searcy County … more

From Times Sources | 4/11/24

Rocky Dodson murder trial date set

Rocky Brian Dodson, 54, appeared in Boone County Circuit Court for a pre-trial hearing on Thursday, April 4. Dodson was arrested in March 2022, with a warrant stating probable cause for murder in the … more

Staff Report | 4/11/24

Evatt wins runoff election

The runoff election for Boone County Justice of the Peace District 5 was held earlier this week as Kyle Evatt was elected to fill that seat. There were 232 total votes cast between the Boone County … more

Staff Report | 4/11/24

Faron Usrey, Floating 101 Program Speaker, April 16, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m., North Arkansas College, Harrison, Arkansas

Course offered on beginning floating

Buffalo National River Partners will present “Floating 101…Staying Afloat this Year on the Buffalo National River” with Faron Usrey instructing, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April … more

4/10/24

Western Grove Elementary School sets kindergarten registration

Kindergarten registration for Western Grove Elementary School will be Friday, April 12, 2024, for children who will be entering kindergarten this fall. Registration will be held from 8 a.m. - 3:30 … more

4/10/24

Cemetery News

Jasper Cemetery covenants prohibit the placement of items on gravesites that impedes mowers and other equipment used to maintain cemetery grounds. Jasper Cemetery Board President Helen Reynolds said … more

4/10/24

Mt. Judea School students are policing the school grounds picking up trash as part of the annual Newton County Clean-up. Pictured from left are, Sway Flippo, Malcie Williams and Myleigh Ricketts.

Newton County Clean-Up now under way

The annual Newton County Clean-Up is being held throughout April. This year, abandoned automobiles will be picked up free of charge. This project of the Newton County Beautification Committee and … more

4/10/24

Wedding Shower

A wedding shower for Jackie Daniel and Matthew McCutcheon will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 21, at the Carroll Electric Building Community Room in Jasper. The couple is registered at Walmart. All … more

4/10/24

Harrison Al-Anon Family Group celebrates 60th anniversary

This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the Harrison Al-Anon Family Group fellowship. On February 1, 1964, the Harrison group registered with the World Service Office as an official group of Al-Anon. … more

4/10/24

The Friends of the Library Wheelbarrow Raffle is under way. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.

Friends of the Library prepare for lavender trip

President Betty Stivers conducted the March 13 meeting of the Friends of the Newton County Library with eight in attendance. Rose Szabrowicz led us in the Pledge. Betty had to devotions. Librarian … more

By BETTY STIVERS | 4/10/24

Annual Dogwood Tour April 13

The annual Dogwood Tour, sponsored by the Jasper Advertising and Promotion Commission will be held on Saturday, April 13. Join the tour at Bradley Park at 8:30 a.m. the tour will depart at 9 a.m. and … more

4/10/24

Senior Games registration is April 15

The Newton County Senior Activity and Wellness Center in Jasper will host a women's pool tournament on Friday, April 12. The deadline to enter the pool tournament was March 27, but the deadline to … more

4/10/24

Petition signing event set at library

A petition signing event to gather names for the For AR Kids group and AR Citizens for Transparency group will be held from noon to 4 p.m.. Sunday, April 21, at the Newton County Library. The drive … more

Staff Report | 4/10/24

MammoVan to visit Jasper

Arkansas Women — 40 and over — Have you had your mammogram this year? The UAMS Mobile MammoVan will provide on-site screening mammograms at the Newton County Health Unit in Jasper. This … more

4/10/24

Arkansas Minority Health Commission to host 8th Biennial Minority Health Summit

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Arkansas Minority Health Commission (AMHC) is hosting its 8th Biennial Minority Health Summit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. … more

4/10/24

What’s going on

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 … more

4/10/24

Ag Department implements cattle import restrictions

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy herds in Texas, Kansas, Michigan, Idaho, and … more

4/10/24

U.S. District Court declares federal highway administration rule to be ‘arbitrary and capricious’

LITTLE ROCK – Following an order by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement praising the court’s order, … more

4/6/24