L/P VFD Turkey Shoot

There will be a Turkey Shoot, Saturday, March 29, at 10 a.m., at the Lurton / Pelsor Fire Department. There will be fish and fries or pulled pork and drinks. Every one welcome. For more information …

Community Matters: Disaster Response, Part 2

A team from FUMC Rogers in the Northwest District install cabinets in a rebuilt home that was destroyed in the April 2018 Crawford County Tornado.

Newton County Community Matters, a coalition of faith-based and non-profit organizations serving the people of Newton County, met in regular session, Feb. 27, and continued its discussion of the …

Lunar Eclipse Friday, March 14, 2025

Terry and Ruth Atwood, of Boxley, said they were able to photograph the lunar eclipse after the clouds cleared about 2 a.m. Friday morning. "We used a 600mm telescope to record the image," Terry said.

The ABATE (Arkansas Bikes Aiming Towards Education) District 7 Motorcycle Club held their annual Newton County Toy Drive on December 1, 2024 for the Newton County Extension Homemakers Club (EHC) Christmas project. It was a fine day for a bike ride from Harrison, even one junior rider rode with his dad. Each member brought a toy or donated cash, some did both, they all sat down and enjoyed a lunch of hotdogs and/or chili with all the fixings then finished up with homemade desserts served by the Newton County EHC clubs. The event has become a well-loved tradition and this group is so appreciated by the Newton County Extension Office, EHC ladies and of course all the families in Newton County that this group makes Christmas possible! this program is made possible through cooperation with the Newton County Extension Office and the Extension Homemakers Council

Newton County Cooperative Extension Service give annual update

Newton County Agent Adam Willis paid a visit to the Newton County Quorum Court on Monday night, Feb. 3, and presented the JPs with a copy of his office's Annual Update. This report provides county …

Jasper School District Assistant Superintendent Kim Liggett showed board members at their Feb. 17 meeting the recent state test scores by high school students showing their proficiencies surpassed state averages in science, math and English language arts.

JSD appropriates funds for cell phone pouches

JASPER — A law banning cell phones in public schools during the school day, called the Bell to Bell, No Cell Act, was recently passed by the state House and Senate and is expected to be signed …

Twenty-one Extension Homemakers from Newton, Carroll and Boone County enjoyed food, fun and an information exchange held a Tri- County EHC meeting on Friday, Jan. 31, at the Newton County Extension Service office.

Home extension groups share at Tri-County meet

The Newton County Cooperative Extension office hosted a Tri- County EHC meeting on Friday, Jan. 31. Twenty-one Extension Homemakers from Newton, Carroll and Boone County enjoyed food, fun and an …

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Speaker Evans appoints Duncan Baird to Ethics Commission

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas House Speaker Brian Evans has named former State Representative Duncan Baird of Bentonville to serve on the Arkansas Ethics Commission. Baird will serve a five-year term …

‘Waters of the U.S.’ on agenda for third annual Western conference

FAYETTEVILLE — How do you define “waters of the U.S.”? Tess Dunham, partner at Kahn, Soares and Conway, will present "WOTUS & Water Quality in the West in a Post-Sackett World" …

Cooperative Extension Service to offer produce safety grower training in April

BATESVILLE — Fruit and vegetable growers will have the opportunity to learn about new health and safety regulations at a produce safety grower training offered by the University of Arkansas …

Groundwater issues come to the surface at Mid-South conference

FAYETTEVILLE — The adage, “out of sight, out of mind,” does not apply when it comes to groundwater. This below-the-surface resource is critical for the agricultural, industrial and …

Cooperative Extension Service to offer produce safety grower training in April

BATESVILLE — Fruit and vegetable growers will have the opportunity to learn about new health and safety regulations at a produce safety grower training offered by the University of Arkansas …

And they’re off! Crop planting is underway in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK — Planting season is underway for Arkansas farmers, with corn growers first to getting …
Emergency Commodity Assistance Program signups begin

LITTLE ROCK — The application period has opened for farmers seeking relief through ECAP, the …
USDA announces $10 billion for farmers amidst economic hardship, uncertainty

LITTLE ROCK – As farmers face high input costs, low commodity prices and a postponed farm bill, the …

Arkansas 4-H teams put submersible robots to the test at 2025 SeaPerch Challenge

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas 4-H teams from across the state gathered at the University of Arkansas …
Faulkner County 4-H team wins second place at Mid-South 4-H Food Pantry Competition

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After competing in 4-H food competitions for the last three years, the …

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L/P VFD Turkey Shoot

Community Matters: Disaster Response, Part 2

Lunar Eclipse Friday, March 14, 2025

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Speaker Evans appoints Duncan Baird to Ethics Commission

‘Waters of the U.S.’ on agenda for third annual Western conference

Cooperative Extension Service to offer produce safety grower training in April

Groundwater issues come to the surface at Mid-South conference

Cooperative Extension Service to offer produce safety grower training in April

And they’re off! Crop planting is underway in Arkansas

Emergency Commodity Assistance Program signups begin

USDA announces $10 billion for farmers amidst economic hardship, uncertainty

Arkansas 4-H teams put submersible robots to the test at 2025 SeaPerch Challenge

Faulkner County 4-H team wins second place at Mid-South 4-H Food Pantry Competition

AGFC proposes trio of waterfowl adjustments

Wonder Boys win both ends of Saturday DH; sweep series at East Central

Sproles' AGFC appointment turbulent, productive

Wonder Boys use big innings to ease past East Central in series opener

Wonder Boys take on Tigers on the road

Quail, turkey conservation stamp winners unveiled

Arkansas State Parks and Arkansas Archeological Survey announce designation of three State Archeological Landmarks

DU recognizes AGFC’s Reid as national leader in conservation communications

Wonder Boys run-rule No. 12 Delta State on the road

ICC claims a girls title in basketball