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ASMSA Online Academy provides families with new educational choice

HOT SPRINGS — Arkansas students and parents seeking choices for high-quality educational opportunities will have an exciting new option this fall through the ASMSA Online Academy. The ASMSA … more

4/21/25

Trooper injured in Easter wreck

HOT SPRINGS — Trooper Christian Ramirez was involved in a serious single-vehicle wreck around 5:20 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, 2025, on Arkansas 7 in Garland County. He underwent surgery last … more

4/21/25

Newton County Clerk Donnie Davis holds a letter received from the State Board of Election Commissioners that recently conducted an audit of the 2024 General Election held in Newton County. The county received a 100% accuracy score. Charlie Morris, of the SBEC, presented the letter of recognition to Davis for the county's level of voting integrity.

Quorum court passes ordinances, hears requests

The Newton County Quorum Court met in regular session Monday night, April 7, and the only items of new business were passages of two ordinances, one was required to amend the 2024 Road Department … more

JEFF DEZORT Newton County Times | 4/21/25

Drug education group talks fundraisers

Partners in Prevention (PIP), the Drug Free Community Grant initiative created to provide substance education opportunities for Newton County's youth discussed possible fundraisers when its … more

Staff Report | 4/21/25

Information and job fair returning to Bradley Park

The annual Jasper, Arkansas, Information and Job Fair returns to Jasper's Bradley Park on Friday, April 25, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Added this year will be information about emergency and disaster … more

4/21/25

The Newton County 2025 Spring Fundraiser quilt is a Nine Patch pattern of all shades purple. This springtime quilt fits full to queen. It is reversible with purple colors on the back. This two quilts for one can be won for a donation of $1 or 6 tickets for $5. It is hanging on display at Anstaff Bank in Jasper through May 31. The drawing will be June 2.

Win a quilt and fight cancer, too

The Newton County Cancer Support Group announces its annual spring fundraiser. It will be awarding a quilt again this year. The quilt will be on display at Anstaff Bank during April and May. This … more

4/21/25

Quilting supplies are available to purchase during the Northwest Arkansas Quilting Workshop which continues Thursday, April 24, at the Signature Bank Community Room in downtown Harrison.

Learn what's new in quilting at next workshop

"What's New at the Shop," presented by Dianne Sews and More, of Nixa, Missouri, will lead off the next session of the Northwest Arkansas Quilting Workshop which continues Thursday, April 24, at the … more

Staff Report | 4/21/25

The annual Newton County Dogwood Tour was held last April 11. It is one of many events that has been promoted by the Jasper Advertising and Promotion Commission (JAPC) since its creation in 2020. The Jasper City Council voted to temporarily suspend the JAPC to allow the city council members conducted a mandated 5-year review to evaluate the commission's work and weigh the JAPC's economic benefits.

JAPC under review

The Jasper Advertising and Promotion Commission (JAPC) was authorized by the city council in 2020 with a stipulation - that after five years the council would examine and evaluate the commission's … more

By JEFF DEZORT Newton County Times | 4/21/25

Zac Bauer will be the Shindig's key note speaker.

The Shindig brings history to life

The Shindig - Ozark Living Expo - two days of local heritage presented live through music, demonstrations, exhibits and lectures, returns to the Newton County Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday, April … more

Staff Report | 4/21/25

Four water systems under boil orders

Boil water orders from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and landslides were topics of discussion during the April 14 meeting of Newton County's Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). As of … more

Staff Report | 4/21/25

The Newton County 4-H Senior Meats Evaluation Team was overall reserve champion at the State 4-H Meats Competition in Fayetteville. Pictured from left to right are Parker Williams and Addison Matlock not Pictured was Natalie Watts.

Extension Corner: Benefits of using natural dyes, plastic dyeable eggs this Easter

LITTLE ROCK — Dyeing and decorating eggs is a longstanding part of Easter celebrations for many families, but for people concerned about egg prices and food allergies, Cooperative Extension … more

By REBEKAH HALL U of A System Division of Agriculture | 4/21/25

Fishing derby season returns to Compton Pond

May marks the return of fishing derby season at the Compton Pond. Located behind the Compton Volunteer Fire Station, the pond has hosted a series of youth fishing derbies sponsored by several local … more

4/21/25

Latest bills signed into law

LITTLE ROCK — On Friday, April 18th, 2025, the Governor signed into law: SB241 - To amend the uniform attendance and leave policy act; and to grant paid leave to public employees in the … more

4/20/25

Governor appeals denial of disaster relief

LITTLE ROCK — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders appealed FEMA's decision to deny Arkansas' Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance and the request for a Major Disaster Declaration … more

4/20/25

Nonalcoholic beer yeasts evaluated for fermentation activity, flavor profiles

FAYETTEVILLE — Small organisms can have a big impact. That’s why researchers explored nearly a dozen nontraditional yeast strains to find out which ones could brew the best nonalcoholic … more

By JOHN LOVETT University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station | 4/19/25

Solar leasing on agenda for NALC, NASDA Foundation’s Mid-South conference

FAYETTEVILLE — To install, or not to install, that is the question — and attendees of the 12th Annual Mid-South Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference will have the chance to hear … more

By DREW VIGUET National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture | 4/19/25

UADA tallies crop-related flood damage at ‘conservative’ $78.9 million

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture on Tuesday estimated crop-related flood damage in Arkansas to be a “conservative” $78.9 million; and … more

By MARY HIGHTOWER U of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture | 4/19/25

Pecan Scab Hours website lets producers know when it’s time to spray

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas pecan growers have an easy-to-use online tool to help them determine when to spray a fungicide to ward off “pecan scab,” a fungal disease that degrades pecan … more

By JOHN LOVETT University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station | 4/19/25

Extension to offer last produce safety grower training opportunity in May

CONWAY — On May 15, the Cooperative Extension Service will offer its last produce safety grower training until a new funding opportunity is secured for the program. Sarah Bakker, extension food … more

By REBEKAH HALL U of A System Division of Agriculture | 4/19/25

Two-year countdown: fate of the Colorado River on agenda at Western conference

FAYETTEVILLE — The countdown is on to secure the fate of one of the most important resources to Western agriculture: the Colorado River. Managing the Colorado River’s water allocation is … more

By DREW VIGUET National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture | 4/19/25