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The Newton County Single Parent Scholarship volunteer organization met Tuesday, Oct. 8, and kicked off its annual Thanksgiving Basket fundraiser. Pictured from left are, LaCresha Newton, ASPSF program director; Karin Action, volunteer, Mike Thomas, Jasper mayor; George Fowler, volunteer, Nelda Casey, volunteer, Kim Paul-Williams, ASPSF program manager; Kenya Windel, Newton County library director and Rebecca McCutcheon, volunteer.
Recruiting single parents for scholarships is a statewide effort
Recruiting is a priority for Single Parent Scholarships statewide, LaCresha Newton, Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund Director, told Newton County volunteers and officials, Tuesday, Oct. 8, at …
Jason Roy, Horseshoe Canyon Ranch's activity director, shared exciting plans for the Ranch, including an additional campground on the eastern side, offering improved amenities like electricity, shower facilities, and enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity.
Horseshoe Canyon Ranch connects with community, announces exciting expansions
Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, a renowned destination for rock climbing, outdoor activities, and community engagement, hosted members of the Newton County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Oct. 3. A …
Fire restrictions continue at Buffalo National River
Due to the continued dry conditions across the Ozarks, as of Oct. 17, maintaining a campfire within the boundaries of Buffalo National River is prohibited except in the following locations: • …
Local News

Newton County Times Outhouse Companion

A winter season of colorful amaryllis blooms By MELINDA MYERS This winter, brighten your mood and surroundings by planting and growing a few amaryllis. Your thoughts may turn to red when …

Arkansas a destination for 50.7 million visitors in 2023

Arkansas tourism is now a $9.9 billion industry, according to an economic impact study commissioned by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. The study, conducted by Tourism …

It is amazing how black cardboard and plastic burn! Last week the recycling center in Rogers caught on fire and it was quite a scene! The fire burned for a number of days. The smoke was seen quite a …

Red Ribbon Week observed Oct. 23-31

The Newton County Hometown Health Initiative, in collaboration with county and municipal governments of Newton County, would like to invite the community to take a visible stand against drugs by …

Kiwanis planning holiday events

The Jasper/Newton County Kiwanis Club is planning a couple of annual holiday events. The first is a trick or treat delight/fright, at the "Haunted House: located at 103 North Ninth Street in Jasper. …

Local Sports

Arkansas releases depth chart against Miss. State

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas will be on the road this weekend to take on Mississippi State in Starkville in another SEC game.

Arkansas releases depth chart against Miss. State

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas will be on the road this weekend to take on Mississippi State in Starkville in another SEC game.

Hogs swept by Horns in first-ever SEC match-up

AUSTIN, Texas – The back-to-back national champion Texas Longhorns looked every bit the part on Friday night as No. 7 Texas swept Arkansas 25-20, 25-17 and 25-22.

Arkansas outlasts Texas on soccer field

AUSTIN, Texas – No. 5 Arkansas outlasted No. 24 Texas, 4-3, in a back-and-fourth affair inside Mike A. Myers Stadium on Friday night. No. 5 Arkansas (12-1-1, 7-1-0 SEC) outlasted No. 24 Texas, 4-3, in a back-and-fourth affair inside Mike A. Myers Stadium on Friday night.

Arkansas outlasts Texas on soccer field

AUSTIN, Texas – No. 5 Arkansas outlasted No. 24 Texas, 4-3, in a back-and-fourth affair inside Mike A. Myers Stadium on Friday night. No. 5 Arkansas (12-1-1, 7-1-0 SEC) outlasted No. 24 Texas, 4-3, in a back-and-fourth affair inside Mike A. Myers Stadium on Friday night.

Arkansas falls in four to A&M on Sunday

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Despite jumping out to a 1-0 lead in the match, the Razorbacks ran out of gas quickly on Sunday afternoon as Texas A&M won the next three sets to hand the Hogs their second SEC loss of the season.

Arkansas falls in four to A&M on Sunday

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Despite jumping out to a 1-0 lead in the match, the Razorbacks ran out of gas quickly on Sunday afternoon as Texas A&M won the next three sets to hand the Hogs their second SEC loss of the season.

Support your local coach

Growing up one of my favorite movies on late night television was Support Your Local Gunfighter series.

Support your local coach

Growing up one of my favorite movies on late night television was Support Your Local Gunfighter series.

Wonder Boys unable to overcome sluggish start; fall on the road at UAM 24-13

MONTICELLO — The Arkansas Tech football team fell behind early in the first quarter and despite a tremendous second-half effort all-around, they were unable to overcome the slow start and lost …
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