President Mark Wilson conducted the Feb. 14 meeting of the Friends of the Library with 12 in attendance.The dates ares set for the Spring Plant Sale. It will be held April 28, 29 and 30 at the …
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By BETTY STIVERS
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3/1/22
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A compilation of facts, questions and answers
‘Watch-and-Taste’ TVDo you crave a taste of the dishes Chef Gordon Ramsay cooks up on his TV shows? If so, you may someday be able not …
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1/2/22
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The Jasper School District's seniors are counting on a normal prom season and the board of education approved proposed prom dates for its three high schools when it met Oct. 18.The Jasper High School …
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Staff Report
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10/26/21
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Vince Leist, president and CEO of North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, has announced his retirement effective Dec. 31 (2021), the hospital announced Monday.Leist has served NARMC as president and …
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Staff Report
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10/11/21
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Gerald Lamb is the recently appointed Veterans Services officer for Newton County. His office is in the old nursing home building on West Court Street in Jasper. Lamb said he is eager to help …
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Staff Report
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10/4/21
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KINGSTON — The Jasper School District Board of Governors are aware of the problem of students vaping on the campuses and took a significant step towards addressing it Monday night, Sept. 20, …
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Staff Report
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9/27/21
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The Arkansas Department of Health issued Monday afternoon a boil water order for the Mockingbird Hill Water Association. The order was issued due to a broken water main.
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9/20/21
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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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Staff Report
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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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Staff Report
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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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Staff Report
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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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Staff Report
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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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Staff Report
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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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