Clifton Caughron, 71, of Yukon, Oklahoma, was fatally injured when the motorcycle he was riding hit a trailer being towed by another vehicle Sunday afternoon, according to Arkansas State Police.The …
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10/3/22
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Yikes!The experts say that your rubber tires will not stop lightning from striking your car. It’s a lesson that Mr. and Mrs. Edward Whalen learned the hard way as they were driving in a storm …
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7/22/22
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A long, non-stop flightBeing a flight attendant doesn’t get any more glamorous than the job Bette Nash has. After all she’s been at it -- non-stop, as they say -- since 1957. The …
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7/15/22
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SupermomHalima Cissé knew she would be giving birth to a goodly number of babies when her time came. In fact, the doctors told her she could count on septuplets, perhaps even, octuplets as she …
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6/24/22
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HARRISON — The construction of a four-lane highway across North Central Arkansas hasn't been receiving its fair share of state highway funding, says Richard Sheid, a member of the North …
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8/30/21
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WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Office of Research and Development transitioned all its research sites nationwide and its Central Institutional Review Board, June 30, to …
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8/19/21
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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, …
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8/2/21
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FORT SMITH — James Read, 44, and his wife, Crystal Payne, 42, both of Mountain Home, pleaded guilty to charges stemming from their attempts to obtaining pandemic relief funds unlawfully. The …
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3/18/21
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today a $598 million rural electric loan package to build or improve electric infrastructure in 11 states (PDF, 119 …
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3/18/21
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LITTLE ROCK – The deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Classic applications to be considered for funding in fiscal year 2021 is April 16, 2021.USDA’s Natural Resources …
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3/18/21
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking proposals to fund up to $75 million in new, unique projects under the Regional Conservation Partnership Program’s (RCPP) …
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3/18/21
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The 11th annual Bi-States Cooperative Extension Program Horticulture Conference will be held virtually Thursday, March 25, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Conference topics will include lost heirloom apple …
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3/18/21
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LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Education is pleased to announce the five educators selected as finalists for the 2021 Arkansas Computer Science Educator of the Year award.“The …
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3/18/21
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LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Alan McClain released the following tips for Arkansas consumers ahead of the next bout of severe weather in the forecast:“Arkansas is again …
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3/18/21
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LITTLE ROCK — A Little Rock woman was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison after fraudulently obtaining nearly $2 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans intended to provide …
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3/18/21
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LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today filed a lawsuit against Walgreens for its role in fueling the opioid crisis in Arkansas and across America. The epidemic has become …
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3/17/21
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GREERS FERRY — Sometimes a player picks the right time to shine.
Monday afternoon in the Class 1A State Basketball Tournament being held in Greers Ferry, Kingston turned a game around in 27 …
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By JEFF BRASEL sports@newtoncountytimes.com
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3/17/21
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One of the greatest things about living in Arkansas is the fact that we have four seasons. It is hard to believe that the official start of Spring will happen this Saturday on the 20th. So, I know …
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By MARSHA HORTON
Newton County Agent, FCS
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3/16/21
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Some bunny wants to be your friend! Support the Newton County Friends of the Library by purchasing a raffle ticket for the FOL's Easter Raffle. The raffle prize is a large, very soft, gray stuffed …
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3/16/21
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HARRISON — North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) announces that Dr. Eric Graham has joined the NARMC General and Specialty Surgery Clinic where he will practice with surgeons Dr. Jim …
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3/16/21
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