Alert issued during high wildfire risk

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is urging Arkansans to stay alert as wildfire danger has increased significantly across the state. More than 75 percent of the …

Newton County congratulated for receiving drug prevention grant

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership (ARORP) recently announced that seven out of thirteen Coalition Partnership Empowerment (COPE) coalitions across the state have been …

OMSD board delivers report to the public

Ozark Mountain High School reported 32 students took the ACT examination last year and four students scored between 25 and 30. Above Average Score Range: 25-36. Their images were put on banners to honor their achievements and to inspire other students to excel on the college entrance exam.

WESTERN GROVE — The Ozark Mountain School District Board of Education convened in the Western Grove School Cafeteria at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24, to deliver the school district's annual …

Important dates for 2024 General Election Newton County ballot previewed

Oct. 21, early voting begins for the General Election between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday. Early voting ends at 5 p.m. on the Monday …

On Friday, Oct. 11, the Newton County Animal Welfare held their 5th spay/neuter clinic with Fido Fixers. Over 30 animals received care. One of the purposes of the NCAW is to increase awareness of animal overpopulation, and to provide and promote low cost spay/neuter and vaccine programs. To date 148 animals have been spayed/neutered. The group has held 2 vaccination clinics treating over 30 animals.There will be no more clinics until spring 2025. Nearing a year since the group was formed, NCAW greatly appreciates the support of county residents & businesses. Donations of cash, pet food, kennels, and other pet supplies are always needed and appreciated, said Darlene Cullen, NCAW secretary.

NCAW holds animal clinic

On Friday, Oct. 11, the Newton County Animal Welfare held their 5th spay/neuter clinic with Fido Fixers. Over 30 animals received care. One of the purposes of the NCAW is to increase awareness of …

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Award recipients announced for Transportation-Related Research and Workforce Development Grant Program

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has announced award recipients for the Transportation-Related Research and Workforce Development Grant Program (TRRWDGP) for Fiscal Year 2025. The …

ASP CID investigating Marianna homicide

MARIANNA — The Marianna Police Department (MPD) requested the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to investigate a homicide in the city of Marianna. On Tuesday, Oct. 15, …

Cyber tips lead to arrest of pastor on 100 counts of CSAM

DELIGHT — An Arkansas State Police (ASP) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigation led to the arrest of a Delight pastor for 100 counts of crimes related to the …

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. It is a time when an annual national campaign promoting regular screening and early detection of breast cancer occurs, Rachel L. Luckett, family and consumer …

UAMS establishes Proteomics Center of Excellence in Little Rock with Thermo Fisher Scientific

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced the launch of the Thermo Fisher Scientific Center of Excellence for Proteomics at UAMS — the first and only …

Year-long study of Arkansas gun laws close to finish

LITTLE ROCK – A subcommittee of legislators is close to finishing its year-long study of Arkansas …
ASP CID investigating Marianna homicide

MARIANNA — The Marianna Police Department (MPD) requested the Arkansas State Police Criminal …
Cyber tips lead to arrest of pastor on 100 counts of CSAM

DELIGHT — An Arkansas State Police (ASP) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force …

ASP CID investigating trooper-involved shooting in Jackson County

NEWPORT — Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division …
Improved travel preparation tools a welcome development

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World-famous Harlem Globetrotters coming to Tucker Coliseum

RUSSELLVILLE — Tucker Coliseum has been home to some unforgettable basketball moments and experiences throughout the years and the Arkansas Tech Department of Athletics is proud to announce the …

Halloween Hustle this weekend

On Saturday, Oct. 19, Epsilon Sigma Alpha’s Harrison Chapter - Beta Upsilon, will host a 5K run benefiting St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Medals will be awarded to the top three …

Hogs sweep Tide in Sunday pink match

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas volleyball returned to Barnhill Arena for the first time in two weeks on Sunday and made quick work of the Alabama Crimson Tide as the Hogs registered their second home sweep in a row.

Hogs sweep Tide in Sunday pink match

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas volleyball returned to Barnhill Arena for the first time in two weeks on Sunday and made quick work of the Alabama Crimson Tide as the Hogs registered their second home sweep in a row.

Hogs win two of three games in baseball over OSU

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas won two of its three exhibition baseball games this weekend including Friday's nine-inning contest 8-1.

It was a big win

The Arkansas Razorbacks football team put on a show Saturday.

It was a big win

The Arkansas Razorbacks football team put on a show Saturday.

SEC announces men’s basketball broadcast schedule

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference unveiled its 144-game men’s basketball broadcast schedule for the 2025 season on Thursday.

SEC announces men’s basketball broadcast schedule

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference unveiled its 144-game men’s basketball broadcast schedule for the 2025 season on Thursday.

Arkansas basketball announces full schedule with TV and tip times

FAYETTEVILLE – The University of Arkansas announced its 2024-25 non-conference men’s basketball schedule. The Razorbacks will play 13 nonconference games, starting Nov. 6 versus Lipscomb at home, with eight contests in Bud Walton Arena, four on neutral courts and one true road game. Also, the SEC announced the TV designations and start times for selected Razorback games.