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One Bell, One Reason, 50 years
Thanks to Jasper lifelong resident, Johnny Joe Phillips, the same bell that was rung 50 years ago was…
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Elk Festival Dutch Oven Cook-Off at Opie’s Hillbilly Hangout
A fresh start to a standing tradition: the annual dutch oven cook-off returns to the 2026 Elk Festival,…
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DMJ discusses 5-year plan
MT JUDEA — At a specially called meeting of the Deer Mt. Judea school board at 8 a.m.…
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Mt. Judea HVAC project moving forward
MT JUDEA — The Deer – Mt. Judea school board voted to proceed with the $476,000 HVAC replacement…
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DMJ board is complete
MT JUDEA — At the regular scheduled Deer – Mt. Judea school board meeting on Monday, May 11,…
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Middleton wins essay contest
Pride in America and pride in Newton County is always a theme. The Newton County Beautification committee hosted…
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Petition to Recall DMJ board member certified
JASPER — On January 2, 2026 a petition to hold a recall election for Kenny King was validated…
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Times to provide Q&A opportunity for candidates
What do you want to learn from the candidates in the 2026 elections? What will enable you to…
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Compton/Hilltop
I hope everyone enjoyed the Christmas and New Year holidays. We were busy during the Christmas season, hosting…
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Young Arkansans invited to register for Wonders of Waterfowl Workshop
MONTICELLO — Young Arkansans will soon have the chance to step into the boots of a wildlife biologist…