Newton County Times

Weighted courses the focus of new campaign

LITTLE ROCK — Working to make students and their families aware of a slate of approved weighted courses that are career- and workforce-focused, rigorous, and demanding is the centerpiece of a … more

4/13/21

Extension Corner: Refrigerator or counter top? Where to store fresh fruits?

It can be so confusing. You purchase fresh fruit from the farmers market, roadside stand or grocery store and bring them home; now you need to decide where and how to store them. Are they to be … more

By MARSHA HORTON Newton County Agent, FCS | 4/13/21

Oark School Honor Roll announced

OARK — The following students were included in the Oark High School Honor Roll.All A, Akemon, Levi Garrett Ray, 8; Cravens, Aliya Jade, 9; Cravens, Hanna Laura, 12; Dunning, Avagail Christine, … more

4/13/21

Higher prices at the pump due to production disruptions.

FAYETTEVILLE — Drivers are noticing higher prices at the pump thanks to weather-related production disruptions, according to an analysis published Friday by the University of Arkansas System … more

By Mary Hightower U of A System Division of Agriculture | 4/13/21

Jasper Class of 1971 reunion scheduled

Jasper High School Class of 1971 will celebrate their 50th class reunion from 6 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at Western Sizzlin restaurant in Harrison.Meal will be Dutch treat and all classmates … more

4/13/21

Anniversary: Gary and Nina Johnson strike gold

Gary and Nina (Hill) Johnson recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married March 12, 1971. Both are graduates of Mt. Judea High School. more

4/13/21

Fishing derbies at Compton

Three children's fishing derbies are coming up in May at the Compton Fire Department pond on state Highway 43 at Compton.The American Legion post in Jasper is sponsoring the first event on Saturday, … more

4/13/21

Hasty VFD sets bass tournament

The sixth annual Hasty Volunteer Fire Department Buddy Bass Tournament will be held at the the Diamond City boat ramp on Bull Shoals Lake Saturday, May 1, from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration begins at … more

4/13/21

Senior center providing meals

The Newton County Senior Activity and Wellness Center in Jasper continues its curbside pickup from 11:30 to noon, Monday through Friday, announced center director Nickie Henderson. She asks payment … more

4/12/21

What's going on

Due to the coronavirus pandemic regular monthly meeting schedules may be suspended. Jasper Kiwanis Club meets 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Ozark Cafe. Al-Anon Meeting, a support group for … more

4/12/21

Senate approves reform of water systems

LITTLE ROCK — The legislature has approved a broad reform of the laws governing water providers, a measure that sponsors have been working on for the past four years.Many of the provisions in … more

4/12/21

Deer Kindergarten registration set

Pre-registration for students planning to enroll in the Deer School kindergarten program has been scheduled for Thursday, April 22, from 1-6 p.m. at the current kindergarten classroom at the Deer … more

Staff Report | 4/12/21

Bank OZK announces increased regular quarterly dividend

LITTLE ROCK — Bank OZK announced its Board of Directors has approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per common share payable April 19, 2021 to shareholders of record as of April 12, … more

4/12/21

Library will laminate COVID-19 vaccine cards for free

The Newton County Library is offering free lamination of a copy of your Covid-19 vaccine card."We'll make a free copy of your vaccine card, and we'll laminate it for free," said Kenya Windel, library … more

Staff Report | 4/12/21

INFO/JOB Fair set at Jasper

The City of Jasper is sponsoring an INFO/JOB Fair at Bradley Park onFriday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Mayor Jan Larson recently said local businesses have indicated finding employees is a … more

Staff Report | 4/12/21

Outdoor education books received by schools

Deer/Mt. Judea School District acknowledges the Arkansas Wildlife Officers Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #41 for its donation of a set of 23 outdoor educational books. The donation is part of the … more

Staff Report | 4/12/21

Split vote for four-day week

MT. JUDEA — On a split vote, the Deer/Mt. Judea School District Board of Education approved going to a four-day school week beginning at the start of the 2021-2022 school year, minutes of the … more

Staff Report | 4/12/21

Visiting at the Newton County Health Unit on Thursday morning, April 8, were from left, Richard Taffner, health district manager for the Arkansas Department of Health, US Sen. John Boozman, Newton County Health unit manager Erika Houston, Jasper Mayor Jan Larson and Newton County Health OfficerDr. Jacky Dunn. Also visiting the senator earlier and not pictured was Newton County Judge Warren Campbell.

Boozman thanks officials for work done during pandemic

JASPER — US Sen. John Boozman dropped by the Newton County Health Unit Thursday morning, April 8, to learn about its efforts and challenges to distribute vaccines in the area.The unit's … more

By JEFF DEZORT Newton County Times | 4/12/21

Arkansas extends state income tax filing deadline

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is issuing a notification to Arkansans that the deadline for filing state individual income tax has been extended until May 17, 2021 to coincide … more

4/10/21

New Historical Marker Recognizes Governor Elisha Baxter

In a ceremony held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, a marker was dedicated in Batesville as part of the Division of Arkansas Heritage’s program to assist communities in the placement of … more

4/10/21