On Memorial Day this year, how Americans honor the more than 1 million men and women who have lost their lives defending America since the Revolutionary War will look different in many places due to safety concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ozark Mountain Solid Waste District board got some sobering news regarding financial matters when it met Tuesday, and abolishing the $18 fee for problems at the landfill might open up new problems.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic regular monthly meeting schedules may be suspended.

Newton County District Court starts back on Monday, June 1. Court that was scheduled for April 6, 2020 and May 4, 2020 has been continued to Monday June 1, 2020 with the temporary court appearance schedule. On June 1st, any defendant that their last name begins with A-L will report at 9:00 A…

The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas has announced the start of the 2020 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

Bonnie Louise Walton, of Lead Hill, passed away on Tuesday, May 19 (2020).

The following local resident has earned a degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The online, nonprofit university has graduated over 178,000 students from across the country since its inception in 1997.

Kids and cooking go hand in hand; it’s like creating their own edible craft project. It’s not only fun but helps children develop self-esteem and can turn those picky eaters into new adventurers. What better time to let them explore in the kitchen than now while many parents are still workin…

LITTLE ROCK — Due to safety concerns surrounding the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Miss Arkansas Board of Directors announced it would be postponing the 2020 State Pageant. “The health and safety of our candidates, their families and our volunteers is our top priority in making the decision to post…

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) reminds drivers to “know before you go” and visit IDriveArkansas.com before traveling during the Memorial Day holiday season.

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield once again is financially rewarding clinics participating in the Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+) program (an initiative of the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation) for their creative efforts to improve clinical effect…

The Jasper City Council will convene in the training room at city hall at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 21. COVID-19 practices will be in place.

The Newton County Senior Activity and Wellness Center in Jasper continues its home delivery of meals and curbside pickup from 11:30 to noon, Monday through Friday, announced center director Tammy Casey. She asks payment be made by check org exact change. 

Due to the coronavirus pandemic regular monthly meeting schedules may be suspended.

LITTLE ROCK — Officials said last Thursday that coronavirus testing is scheduled to be increased in Carroll County after a former Cummins prison inmate who had been paroled tested positive after he was released and had circulated among the Eureka Springs community.

WASHINGTON — Two U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) initiatives were recently named finalists of the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals (Sammies) for VA’s Connected Care program and 3D printing initiatives.

Since March 16, the Newton County Library has been operating in what became Phase One of the guidelines developed by the federal government and encouraged by state officials. Following guidance from NCL's Board of Trustees, the Arkansas Health Department, the Centers for Disease Control and …

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Health’s Local Health Units across the state will offer COVID-19 testing beginning Monday.

Kingston School Principal Seth Villines recently made some announcements concerning the end of the current school year. In a message emailed to students and patrons he said, "I know this has been a hectic last few months so I wanted us all to be on the same page as to how to close the year out.

Newton County District Court starts back on Monday, June 1. Court that was scheduled for April 6, 2020 and May 4, 2020 has been continued to Monday June 1, 2020 with the temporary court appearance schedule. On June 1st, any defendant that their last name begins with A-L will report at 9:00 A…

MT. JUDEA — The Deer/Mt. Judea School District Board of Education has a vacancy. At its regular monthly meeting Monday night, May 11, the board accepted the resignation of Pete Edgmon who holds the Position 5 seat.

LITTLE ROCK — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is collecting data from approximately 50,000 farmers and ranchers for its annual Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS). The survey looks at all aspects of U.S. agricultural production,…

WASHINGTON — As local newspapers and broadcasters continue to struggle with the financial impacts of the coronavirus crisis, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) has joined with colleagues to introduce legislation that will make these outlets eligible for relief from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,…

PINE BLUFF — During the current coronavirus outbreak, producers may find they have a little more time on their hands as they practice social distancing, Dr. David Fernandez, Extension livestock specialist and interim dean of graduate studies for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said…

2020 Energy and Environment Awards Postponed until Fall

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a final rule updating and modernizing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) biotechnology regulations under the Plant Protection Act. The Sustainable, Ecological, Consistent, Uniform, Responsible, Efficient (SECURE…

CONWAY — The Toad Suck Daze Nature and Science Drive-Thru scheduled for Saturday has been postponed due to the increased chances for bad weather.

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Health’s Local Health Units across the state will offer COVID-19 testing beginning Monday.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Censky today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture launched an online portal to begin accepting applications for Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) grants. USDA plans to make available up to $100 …

LITTLE ROCK — Officials said Thursday that coronavirus testing is scheduled to be increased in Carroll County after a former Cummins prison inmate who had been paroled tested positive after he was released and had circulated among the Eureka Springs community.

FAYETTEVILLE — David Clay Fowlkes, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, announced today that KALEY WILLIAMS, age 29, of Daytona Beach, Florida and MICHELLE JACKSON, age 51, of Pompano Beach, Florida were sentenced this week on bank fraud charges. Williams, age …