Newton County Times

Dian Avriett was selling chances last Friday at the Jasper Farmers Market for a Mt. Sherman Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser. Being awarded at the upcoming Elk Festival will be this quilt … more

8/2/21

Man charged with 80 counts of child porn

Online court records show a 45-year-old Harrison man was formally charged Thursday with 80 counts of possession of child pornography.Christopher Scott Hafar, 45, of Harrison was charged with 80 … more

Staff Report | 8/2/21

Bridge assessment open to public

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) in partnership with the US Forest Service is embarking on a new project within the Big Piney Ranger District. A Draft Environmental Assessment is … more

Staff Report | 8/2/21

The Jasper Advertising and Promotion Commission recently discussed methods of promoting the area and decided that digital advertisements could be very effective. The commission wants to promote local events such as the farmers market that operates on the courthouse lawn twice a week, live concerts and other entertainment performances.

JAPC prepares to promote Jasper

The Jasper Advertising and Promotion Commission met at City Hall Friday, July 23 at 2 p.m. The meeting was attended by Jasper Mayor Jan Larson, Bubba Lloyd, Mike Thomas, Blake Keeton, Janet Clark, … more

Staff Report | 8/2/21

Deer/Mt. Judea searching for principal

MT. JUDEA — The Deer/ Mt. Judea School District Board of Education is searching for a principal to fill the vacancy at the Deer School campus. The board accepted the resignation of Principal … more

By JEFF DEZORT Newton County Times | 8/2/21

Alarming increase in COVID-19 cases

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) ireported last week that the number of hospitalized patients in the State increased from 187 in May to 1037 in July. Active cases of Covid-19 in Boone … more

Staff Report | 8/2/21

Researchers to expand search for cattle-disease transmitted by ticks

Fast facts Anaplasmosis attacks red blood cellsSampling will seek out black-legged ticks FAYETTEVILLE — Researchers with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will be … more

By Mary Hightower U of A System Division of Agriculture | 7/31/21

Training and assistance for beginning farmers and ranchers at UAPB

PINE BLUFF – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Small Farm Program is sponsoring a Beginning Farmers Program that provides training and technical assistance to new and beginning … more

7/31/21

$67 million to help heirs resolve land ownership and succession issues

WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced during a press conference with U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock, U.S. Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., and U.S. Congresswoman Cheri … more

7/31/21

Arkansas Department of Agriculture issues reminder about importance of biosecurity measures against African Swine Fever

LITTLE ROCK — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory has confirmed African Swine Fever in samples collected from pigs in the Dominican … more

Staff Report | 7/31/21

USDA to support socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced approximately $16.6 million in available funding to community-based and nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher … more

7/31/21

Be on the lookout for invasive, destructive Box Tree Moth

Fast facts Box Tree Moth may have arrived through imported boxwoodsMoth larvae — caterpillars — can defoliate, girdle plantsSeen the moth? Call Paul Shell at 501-225-1598 LITTLE … more

By Mary Hightower U of A System Division of Agriculture | 7/31/21

Entomologists seek insecticide exemption to meet armyworm threat

Fast facts Lorenz: Armyworm situation is ‘epic’Intrepid used in similar situation in California LONOKE — University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture entomologists … more

By Mary Hightower U of A System Division of Agriculture | 7/31/21

Troopers fired on during highway traffic stops; suspects arrested

An Arkansas State Trooper on patrol along Interstate 40 near Conway was fired on by a gunman during an attempted traffic stop and foot pursuit involving a motorist exceeding the speed limit Thursday. … more

Arkansas State Police | 7/30/21

Arkansas, Missouri present joint virtual turfgrass field day Aug. 12

Fast facts Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Missouri Extension combine field dayRegistration is open through the date of the field dayFor more information and to register: … more

By Fred Miller U of A System Division of Agriculture | 7/30/21

Applications open for new statewide Financial Education Commission

LITTLE ROCK — Applications for the newly-formed Arkansas Financial Education Commission open today, Treasurer of State Dennis Milligan announced. The Commission, which will be chaired by … more

Staff Report | 7/29/21

Electronics and computers will be included in this year's sales tax holiday

LITTLE ROCK — This year computer and electronic equipment will be included in the Arkansas sales tax holiday.Every year the sales tax holiday is the first weekend in August. This year it will … more

Staff Report | 7/29/21

AG files lawsuit for falsifying child’s health to get donations

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge filed a lawsuit today against Kristy and Erik Schneider, from Saline County, who wrongfully misrepresented that their minor child was … more

Staff Report | 7/29/21

VA posts Under Secretary for Health job announcement

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs is looking for qualified candidates to fill the position of Under Secretary for Health.Section 305(c) of title 38, United States Code, requires … more

Staff Report | 7/29/21

VA mandates COVID-19 vaccines among its medical employees including VHA facilities staff

WASHINGTON — July 26 Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough announced he will make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for Title 38 VA health care personnel — including … more

Staff Report | 7/29/21