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Marion man sentenced to 50 months in federal prison for receiving a firearm while under felony information

HELENA-WEST HELENA—Demarcus Parker will spend the next 50 months in federal prison for receiving a firearm while under felony information. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the … more

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Arkansas | 4/4/24

Tennessee woman dies in vehicle crash after fleeing from ASP

JENNETTE – On Monday, April 1, at approximately 9:24 p.m., an Arkansas State Trooper attempted to stop a vehicle traveling eastbound on Interstate 40 near Exit 265 in Crittenden County. The … more

4/4/24

Pearcy man arrested on child pornography charges

PEARCY – On Thursday, March 28, agents with ASP’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) executed a search warrant in the 100 block of Avalon Drive in Pearcy, which led to the … more

4/3/24

Open House at Church in the Valley

You are invited to come to the Church in the Valley Campground Ministries' Open House, Saturday, April 6, from 3-4 p.m. You will get to meet Chapel Minister Randall Chronister, his wife Brittany and … more

4/2/24

Cemetery News

Jasper Cemetery covenants prohibit the placement of items on gravesites that impedes mowers and other equipment used to maintain cemetery grounds. Jasper Cemetery Board President Helen Reynolds said … more

4/2/24

Mighty Men® coming to Jasper First Baptist

Dr. Paul David Freed will present a Mighty Men® conference at Jasper Regional First Baptist Church, Friday and Saturday, May 17-18. The conference is for all men ages 12 and older. In the … more

4/2/24

104 flu-related deaths reported

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), reports 104 flu-related deaths last week in its Weekly Viral Respiratory Diseases Report for clinicians. The weekly activity level was reported "low." The … more

4/2/24

2024-B Troop School announced

Preparations are underway for Troop School 2024-B, scheduled to begin October 13, 2024. Arkansas State Police is currently accepting certified and non-certified applicants. DEADLINE TO APPLY: April … more

4/2/24

Newton County Library Director Kenya Windel offers a pair of solar eclipse glasses to Newton County Justice of the Peace Richard Campbell prior to the start of Monday night's quorum court meeting. The library has a large supply of the protective eyewear available free to the public. The Great American Solar Eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8. Most of Newton County is in the eclipse path of totality. Solar eclipse glasses need to be worn in order to safely view the eclipse before and after totality. Exposing your eyes to the sun without proper eye protection during a solar eclipse can cause “eclipse blindness” or retinal burns, also known as solar retinopathy. This exposure to the light can cause damage or even destroy cells in the retina (the back of the eye) that transmit what you see to the brain.

Use eye protection before and after solar eclipse totality

4/2/24

Hospital ready for eclipse

The Great American Eclipse will arrive on Monday, April 8, and although Harrison will not be in the path of totality, other parts of North Arkansas Regional Medical Center's (NARMC) service area … more

Staff Report | 4/2/24

Celebrate National Public Health Week April 1-7

Fast Facts: National Public Health Week celebrates importance of public health, public health professionals, contributions Themes of the week include civic engagement, healthy neighborhoods, … more

By REBEKAH HALL U of A System Division of Agriculture | 4/2/24

ASP CID investigating shooting incident that left one person dead in Jefferson County

PINE BLUFF — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) requested ASP’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) investigate a shooting incident that took place on Sunday, March 31, … more

4/1/24

Boil order for ENCWA

Last week the East Newton County Water Association was placed on a boil water order by the Arkansas Department of Health. The order continues and involves only the Mt. Judea area along state Highway … more

4/1/24

Arkansas law enforcement community reminds drivers: Pay attention or pay the price

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching a national high-visibility enforcement effort, April 1-8, 2024, to deter distracted … more

4/1/24

Deer School Students have begun policing the school grounds picking up trash as part of the annual Newton County Clean-up. Pictured from left are, Taelah Perkins, Dillon Young, Hyatt Gilmore, Nicholas Villano, Ayden Burdine and Brecken Bushea.

Newton County Clean-Up set for April

The annual Newton County Clean-Up is being held during the month of April. This year, abandoned automobiles will be picked up free of charge. This project of the Newton County Beautification … more

4/1/24

Safe room procedures reminded

Jasper School's tornado safe room is open to the public during the event that a TORNADO WARNING is issued for Jasper AND the 911 Dispatch Center activates the City tornado siren. If the siren is … more

4/1/24

Petition signing event set at library

A petition signing event to gather names for the For AR Kids group and AR Citizens for Transparency group will be held from noon to 4 p.m.. Sunday, April 21, at the Newton County Library. The drive … more

Staff Report | 4/1/24

Fish fry Friday at Senior Center

This month's fish fry at the Newton County Senior Activity and Wellness Center in Jasper is this Friday, April, 5, from 2-5 p.m. Drive through or dine in. Your choice of either hand breaded fried … more

4/1/24

Ozark Mountain High School Honor Roll 3rd Nine Weeks 2024

Seventh grade, all A, Blake Berkley, Madelyn Connell, Sarah Flud, Bentlee Freeman, Westin Knapp, Rylan Vines; A/B, Myla Anderson, Skipper Bright, Ryder Campbell, Havannah Greenhaw, RaeLynn … more

4/1/24

Western Grove Elementary Honor Roll 3rd Nine Weeks 2024

Third grade, all A, Colton Tramell, Jacob Shatswell, Jaiden Sims, Jimmy Morrison, Luke Smith, McKenna Smith, Tilton Campbell; A/B, Ava Middleton, Ava Sisco, Aztin Dillon, Braxton Garner, Hunter … more

4/1/24