Reminder: Newton County Special Service Corp - Early Head Start would like to announce that the 2018-2019 annual report is available. Copies are available at the main office, 611 West Clark Street Jasper.

A conceptual closure plan for C & H Hog Farms' waste storage ponds has been submitted to the state's Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Harbor Environmental and Safety (Harbor) submitted the plan last Sept. 27. In a letter to the agency, Harbor said the Conceptual Closure Plan was …

In the absence of County Judge Warren Campbell, the Newton County Quorum Court completed some housekeeping matters during its regular monthly meeting Monday night, Oct. 7.

The Jasper Comprehensive Plan for future economic development moved into the area of tourism when committee members studied marketing, beautification and signage issues during a work session held at Jasper Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Thursday, Oct. 3. The committee was divided into group…

MT. JUDEA — The Deer/Mt. Judea School District's administrative staff presented its annual Report to the Public here Monday night, Oct. 7. Included in the usual recitation of test scores and other data, was the introduction of new staff including Bill Mizaur, Deer School principal; Austin Ev…

OARK — The Jasper School District Board of Education met early this month on Thursday, Oct. 3, to sign documents finalizing a refunding of $3.7 million in bonds dated Oct. 1. There were five bids received with FTN Financial Capital Markets submitting the lowest rate of 2.44%. FTN appointed M…

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BERRYVILLE — Mercy Imaging Services – Berryville has begun offering 3-D mammography, which delivers more detailed images to help physicians catch breast cancers at the earliest stage, when they are most treatable.

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy announced that USDA is investing $152 million in 20 projects (PDF, 121 KB) to provide or improve rural broadband service in 14 states.

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PINE BLUFF — Busy schedules, increasing responsibilities and changing family structure often make it difficult for families to spend time together, Easter H. Tucker, interim family and consumer sciences program leader for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. Finding the time to br…

PINE BLUFF — Starting in the fall semester of 2019, college freshmen and undecided majors can consider a future career in agricultural engineering, Dr. Sixte Ntamatungiro, interim chair of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Agriculture, said. Students who enroll in…

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2019 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that USDA is investing $251 million (PDF, 120 KB) to upgrade rural electric systems in 13 states. The funding includes $38.2 million to finance smar…

Halloween has become a hugely popular time for fun and festivities, but with it comes the potential for a variety of fire hazards. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) encourages everyone to take these simple precautions to stay safe without sacrificing that fun.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will survey producers in 41 states, including Arkansas, as part of its County Agricultural Production Survey (CAPS). The survey will collect information on total acres planted and harvested, and total yield …

RUSSELLVILLE — In an effort to learn how people use their public lands, the Ouachita and the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests began collecting visitor information through surveys starting on Oct. 1.

FAYETTEVILLE — Duane (DAK) Kees, United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas; Andrew Parker, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS); Diane Upchurch, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI and Leslie Rutledge, Arkansas…

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Treasurer of State Dennis Milligan has been elected to two national treasury organizations in the past month. Milligan was elected Vice President of the State Financial Officers Foundation in September, and was chosen by his peers on Monday to serve the National Associ…

Gov. Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed Oct. 14 – 18 Chamber of Commerce Week in Arkansas. Hutchinson will hold a presentation ceremony of the proclamation alongside various chamber representatives at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14 in the Governor’s Conference Room at the State Capitol in Little Rock.

The Newton County Christian Food Room will have a cookout for the public at noon on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the band stand on the courthouse lawn in Jasper. Hamburgers, hotdogs, beans and beverages will be offered for a donation. The proceeds will be used to stock the pantry shelves for holida…

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education released today the 2019 federal and state accountability reports for public schools. The reports include data from the 2018-2019 school year, including 2019 ACT Aspire results. Results of both…

MOUNTAIN VIEW — Two-time Grammy award-winning bluegrass artist Becky Buller is set to make her debut performance at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in scenic Mountain View on Saturday, Oct. 26. Buller’s concert coincides with Mountain View’s quirkiest and most popular event of the year, Bea…

LITTLE ROCK ­– Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today announced educational and enforcement initiatives in advance of the State’s first Youth Vaping Summit held at Arkansas Children’s. Rutledge sent a letter to eBay demanding the removal of all electronic nicotine devices and produc…

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) announces the addition of 10 new National Register of Historic Places sites. The register, administered by the National Park Service, is the country's official list of historically significant sites worthy of preservation. Eligi…

LITTLE ROCK — The joint Senate and House Committees on Public Health, Welfare and Labor approved a study proposal to combat the dramatic increase in teenagers' use of vaping products, also known as e-cigarettes.

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today hosted the Youth Vaping Summit at Bentonville High School, welcoming more than 150 educators, physicians and parents. By partnering with Arkansas Children’s and University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS), participates received…

LITTLE ROCK — Four Arkansas teachers were recently selected as 2019 state finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

Arkansas Department of HealthDuring the flu seasons the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) produces a Weekly Influenza Report for clinicians. The report provides information on flu activity in the state. The report also compares influenzalike-illness (ILI) in Arkansas to activity in the U.S…

Duane (DAK) Kees, United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas and Justin King, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration, announced today that Dr. Lonnie Joseph Parker was arrested today on federal charges. A federal grand jury in the Western Di…

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will issue $16.2 million in grants (PDF, 325 KB) to provide training, outreach, and technical assistance to underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers. This funding is available through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance f…

Deer All Class Reunion

Today’s foods come in a variety of packaging materials ranging from cans and bottles to plastic tubs, pouches, bags and wraps. Some of these materials are designed so the food can be heated in the package. Others are made so that part of the food can be used and then the container resealed t…

The Buffalo National River announces free Boxley Mill Tours Saturday and Sunday Oct. 12 and 13, 19 and 20 and 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Boxley Valley on state Highway 43 just south of Ponca.

The Newton County Library will be hosting a quilting part Saturday, Oct. 26, at 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 5 - 10 a.m. - Writer's Group.

Seniors 60 and older FREE

The old Harrison School junior high has been vacant for about two years now. Many people wonder what might become of it, but a group met last week to look at the possibility of using part of it for a Buffalo National River Discovery Center.

State Rep. Keith Slape of Jasper said he is waiting for more information on a plan to offer conservation grants to property owners in the Buffalo National River watershed before he gets completely on board.