Newton County Times

AGFC working with state legislators to raise resident hunting, fishing licenses

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is working with Arkansas state legislators to address concerns about failing and outdated infrastructure that provides habitat for the … more

4/19/21

Pregnant woman stabbed

Authorities say a man formerly from Missouri was in custody Friday on suspicion of stabbing his girlfriend Thursday night in Bellefonte. According to Boone County Sheriff’s Capt. Bob King, a … more

4/19/21

Retired 4th Judicial District Judge Fred Kirkpatrick robes up for a session of Boone County District Court last week.

No reason for a ‘big hurry’By JAMES L. WHITEjamesw@harrisondaily.comJudge Fred Kirkpatrick retired from the 4th Judicial District Court on Jan. 1, but last week he returned to the bench … more

4/19/21

A large group of volunteers stands together at the Ponca Access of the Buffalo River during a spring river cleanup. In the center of the group is a sign that says "BNRP Volunteers at Work." (BNRP)

BNR cleanup set

Buffalo National River Partners are recruiting volunteers for their Earth Day River Cleanup from Erbie to Pruitt on Thursday, April 22! For more details and/or to register, contact Aletha at … more

4/17/21

USDA Invests More Than $330 Million in Specialty Crops Grants, Incentives to Purchase Fruits and Vegetables, and Help for Cotton Producers

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of more than $330 million to help agricultural producers and organizations in the food supply chain … more

4/17/21

Reducing feral hog populations key to minimizing fiscal, environmental impact

Fast Facts: Feral hogs known to damage crops, fields, natural habitats and moreCooperative Extension Service available to demonstrate modern trapping techniques TEXARKANA, Ark. — In an … more

By Ryan McGeeney U of A System Division of Agriculture | 4/17/21

Are chickens vegetarian?

FAYETTEVILLE — Are chickens vegetarians? When you watch birds in the wild, you’ll see them gobble up insects in addition to scratching for seeds. Chickens grown for food production … more

By the U of A System Division of Agriculture | 4/17/21

2021 corn, rice planting progress stronger than 2020, but still behind average

Fast Facts: Corn, rice planting progress double 2020 numbers, but still half of 5-year averagePeriodic rain makes progress stop-and-go LITTLE ROCK — Corn and rice growers were off to a … more

By Ryan McGeeney U of A System Division of Agriculture | 4/17/21

Secretary Haaland establishes climate task force, strengthens scientific integrity

WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today issued two Secretarial Orders to prioritize action on climate change throughout the Department and to restore transparency and integrity … more

4/17/21

Arkansas prohibits gender transition medical procedures on children

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas became the first state in the nation to prohibit physicians from performing gender transition procedures on minors, either through surgery or hormone therapy.Sponsors of … more

4/15/21

Six defendants convicted and sentenced to over 75 years combined in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine

FORT SMITH — David Clay Fowlkes, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas,announced that on April 14, 2021, the final of six (6) individuals were sentenced by the … more

4/15/21

Five state force directing patrols to reduce drug impaired driving

Arkansas State Troopers and law enforcement officers across the state will intensify their patrols next week looking for drivers who are impaired by drugs. The special operation is part of a five … more

4/15/21

Fayetteville man sentenced to over 7 years in federal prison for child pornography

David Clay Fowlkes, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, announced that William Lee Murray, age 49, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, was sentenced today to 87 months in … more

4/15/21

Statewide Drug Take Back Day Scheduled for April 24

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is encouraging Arkansans to clean out their medicine cabinets and bring any unused or expired medications to one of the state’s … more

4/15/21

USDA boosts food assistance for homeless young adults seeking refuge in shelters

WASHINGTON —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that young adults under the age of 25 experiencing homelessness will now be able to receive meals at emergency shelters … more

4/15/21

20 months in prison for Memphis area man offering kickbacks

LITTLE ROCK — United States District Judge Brian S. Miller sentenced Bradley Fly, 36, of Germantown, Tenn., to 20 months in federal prison for violating the Anti-Kickback Statute. In July 2019, … more

4/15/21

Jasper board meeting early

The Jasper Board of Education meeting set for Monday, April 19, at the Jasper School Library, will begin at 6 p.m. rather than 6:30 p.m., as the board will hold a student expulsion hearing before the … more

4/15/21

Hot Springs man pleads guilty to charges in connection with obtaining coronavirus relief funds

HOT SPRINGS — David Clay Fowlkes, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, announced that James Heritage, age 38, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, pleaded guilty today to … more

4/15/21

Paige Autumn White was the victim of a homicide whose remains were found in Hot Springs National Park

National Park Service seeks tips from the public to aid homicide investigation in Hot Springs National Park

Special Agents of the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch are seeking tips from the public to determine the circumstances related to the homicide of Paige Autumn White, a 32-year-old … more

Staff Report | 4/14/21

Ross Photography winners named for Newton County

The Newton County 4-H clubs recently held its Ross Photography Competition for the 2021 Spring . Ross Photography is a state competition where photos maybe entered in four categories. This year there … more

4/13/21