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Springdale woman sentenced to more than 9 years in federal prison for drug trafficking
FAYETTEVILLE – A Springdale woman was sentenced yesterday to 110 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release on one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute … more
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Deer business teacher Henry Wooten and Mt. Judea business teacher Yalonda Martin presented information about their respective programs to the Deer/Mt. Judea Board of Education Monday night, March 13. Wooten talked about the accomplishments of his FBLA students and Martin talked about the products her students are designing and marketing. She is holding a proto-type model car a ninth-grader built and programed to autonomously perform multiple functions utilizing a power pack and electronic components.
Deer/Mt. Judea rehires staffs
DEER — The Deer/Mt. Judea School District Board of Education hired certified and classified staffs for the 2023-24 school year when it met in regular session Monday night, March 13.The board … more
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The Newton County Local Emergency Planning Committee met on March 13. The April 2024 solar eclipse continues to dominate discussions. The meeting attracted Ruth and Terry Atwood, pictured left, formerly of Louisiana. They shared their experiences of attending past solar eclipse events at locations around the world and told the committee what the county can expect to experience.
LEPC continues talk about eclipse
The Newton County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) met on March 13 and continued to talk about next year's total eclipse. It is focusing on the county's coordinated efforts being made to … more
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Be Well Arkansas programs available to all
Newton County Hometown Health members welcomed Joni Padilla, a grants coordinator for the Arkansas Department of Health, to the coalition's regular meeting held last March 9. Padilla spoke at length … more
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The Newton County Law Enforcement Center in Jasper recently received a new metal roof replacing the 20-year-old original shingle one. Sheriff Glenn Wheeler said the roof replacement cost around $13,700 which was met using mostly COVID-19 relief funds. Other work is scheduled for the building's interior. Sisco Builders of Western Grove were the contractors selected to perform the work.
Sheriff's Office gets new roof
Council approves remodeling permits
JASPER — The Jasper City Council approved two remodeling permits and set the stage for approval of a building permit when it met in regular session Thursday night, March 16.The Learning Center … more
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Legislative activity hits high gear
LITTLE ROCK — As the legislative session enters its final weeks, activity is in high gear.The highlight of the week was the final passage of the governor’s historic reform of Arkansas … more
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Senior center collecting memories
The Newton County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is asking residents of Newton County to write about the past. You can submit a page or a paragraph, it just needs to bring back memories. The … more
Mockingbird boil order lingers
An additional boil water order has been issued to the Mockingbird Hill Water Association. It has been under a boil order since March 3 for maintenance work. Another order was issued March 19 for the … more
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Career offender sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for drug trafficking
FAYETTEVILLE – A Kansas, Oklahoma, man was sentenced today to 168 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release on one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute … more
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Texarkana man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for production of child pornography
TEXARKANA – A Texarkana, Arkansas, man was sentenced today to 30 years in prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, on one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor via Production of Child … more
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Arkansas collects over 4,000 pounds of unwanted pesticides
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Abandoned Pesticide Program collected 4,097 pounds of unwanted pesticides across eight counties during spring 2023 … more
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Arkansas State Police captain graduates from FBI National Academy
QUANTICO, Va. — On Thursday, March 16, 2023, Arkansas State Police Colonel Mike Hagar announced that Captain Chris Goodman graduated as a member of the 285th session of the FBI National … more
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VA issues new Mission Statement
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs announced an updated version of its 1959 mission statement. The new mission statement is: “To fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care … more
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Over $1 million provided for Arkansas water and wastewater projects
LITTLE ROCK – On March 15, 2023, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission approved $1,078,415 for five water and wastewater projects serving more than 1,278 … more
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Extension family life specialist says building trust key to helping troubled teens
Fast facts Communication, consistency is key If concerned about teen behavior, talk to a doctor Monitor phone and social media use LITTLE ROCK — Building trust with teens is critical for … more
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CDC study reveals mental health crisis among high school students; tips for parents
Fast Facts: Nearly 3 in 5 teenage girls experienced persistent sadness, hopelessness in 2021 COVID-19 pandemic, social isolation, increased phone usage are contributing factors Parents of teens … more
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Legal challenges may dam WOTUS rule
Fast facts: Sackett decision could hit at WOTUS definitionNew WOTUS rule to go into effect March 20Webinar replay online A pending U.S. Supreme Court decision “is the ticking time … more
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VA announces goal to house 38,000+ Veterans experiencing homelessness in 2023
WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced its 2023 goals for preventing and ending Veteran homelessness. Specifically, in 2023, VA will:Place at least 38,000 Veterans … more
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Overnight freezing poses potential damage to Arkansas fruit
Fast Facts: Monday night’s cold snap expected to be followed by additional below-freezing temps Thursday into weekend Northwest Arkansas may see overnight low of 22 degrees on Sunday … more
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