Addi and I attended the Compton Community Day on Saturday afternoon at the Compton Community Building. We enjoyed getting to see many old friends and participating in events. We were excited to win the raffle for the wooden quilt block, which was made by Jeff and Paulette Jech. We also won some homemade jellies and a jar of Karen Fancher’s home canned pickled beets. Debbie Villines had made some beautiful bookmarks, and I won one of them. Wanda Villines Donaldson won the handmade quilt, and Mike Cullen won the 50/50 raffle. There were a lot of great raffle prizes and many winners. The Community Association exceeded their goal of $1500 that day, thanks to so many who contributed. If you would like to make suggestions or donations, please contact Darlene Cullen on the Compton Community Association’s Facebook page. If you have interest in an all-school reunion, please let her know. more

Addi and I attended the Compton Community Day on Saturday afternoon at the Compton Community Building. We enjoyed getting to see many old friends and participating in events. We were excited to win the raffle for the wooden quilt block, which was made by Jeff and Paulette Jech. We also won some homemade jellies and a jar of Karen Fancher’s home canned pickled beets. Debbie Villines had made some beautiful bookmarks, and I won one of them. Wanda Villines Donaldson won the handmade quilt, and Mike Cullen won the 50/50 raffle. There were a lot of great raffle prizes and many winners. The Community Association exceeded their goal of $1500 that day, thanks to so many who contributed. If you would like to make suggestions or donations, please contact Darlene Cullen on the Compton Community Association’s Facebook page. If you have interest in an all-school reunion, please let her know. more

DEER — The Deer-Mt. Judea School Board conducted a special called meeting on Sunday, Oct. 19 with the single agenda item of hiring a superintendent. more

DEER — The Deer-Mt. Judea School Board conducted a special called meeting on Sunday, Oct. 19 with the single agenda item of hiring a superintendent. more

DEER — Sunday night school board meetings prove to be exciting ones. more

DEER — Sunday night school board meetings prove to be exciting ones. more

LITTLE ROCK — Several weeks of dry warm weather followed by potential severe weather this weekend could go either way for ranchers trying to get their cool-season annuals planted. more

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MT. JUDEA — On Sunday, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) announced that they believe the bear responsible for a fatal attack of a Springfield, Mo. man has been killed. more

MT. JUDEA — On Sunday, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) announced that they believe the bear responsible for a fatal attack of a Springfield, Mo. man has been killed. more

LITTLE ROCK — After more than 30 years of dedicated service, the SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education program in Arkansas has concluded, marking the end of an initiative that has empowered low-income residents across the state — from preschoolers to senior citizens — to make healthier choices. more

LITTLE ROCK — After more than 30 years of dedicated service, the SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education program in Arkansas has concluded, marking the end of an initiative that has empowered low-income residents across the state — from preschoolers to senior citizens — to make healthier choices. more

LITTLE ROCK — It can be easy to get overwhelmed or intimidated during visits to the doctor. To help Arkansans feel prepared for these conversations, the Cooperative Extension Service’s How to Talk to Your Doctor program equips participants with tools to build confidence for healthcare visits. more

LITTLE ROCK — It can be easy to get overwhelmed or intimidated during visits to the doctor. To help Arkansans feel prepared for these conversations, the Cooperative Extension Service’s How to Talk to Your Doctor program equips participants with tools to build confidence for healthcare visits. more

The Newton County Times has recently welcomed George Fowler, PhD. to its staff of reporters. more

The Newton County Times has recently welcomed George Fowler, PhD. to its staff of reporters. more

The monthly meeting of Community Matters occurred on Thursday, Sept. 25 at the Jasper Methodist Church with a strong representation across the community. more

The monthly meeting of Community Matters occurred on Thursday, Sept. 25 at the Jasper Methodist Church with a strong representation across the community. more

On Oct. 25, 2000 the Jasper-Newton County Club of Kiwanis, Intl. was founded. On Wednesday, Sep. 24 the current members celebrated 25 years of service to the area children. Two of the members — J. Troy Massey and Bobby Raulston — have been involved since the beginning, with Massey being one of the co-founders. more