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The State of Arkansas will observe Veterans Day as an official state holiday on Monday, November 11, 2024. State Capitol offices and state buildings will be closed. However, the State Capitol …
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10/29/24
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Daylight saving time will end for the year at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 3, when we "fall back" and gain an extra hour of sleep. Next year, it will begin again on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
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10/29/24
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Fast facts: · Report Arkansas wildfires at 1-800-468-8834 · State Agriculture Department suppressed more than 100 fires in October
With most of Arkansas at high risk of wildfires, …
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By MARY HIGHTOWER
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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10/29/24
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The Compton Volunteer Fire Association held the regular monthly meeting on Monday, October 14 at the County Line Baptist Church. Board members organized officers for the coming year. Karen Armer will …
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By MATTHEW PIPER
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10/29/24
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The regular meeting of the Jasper Pirates Home Extension Club was held Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the Newton County Extension Office. The meeting was conducted by President Betty Stivers. Five members and …
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By BETTY STIVERS
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10/29/24
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Hello again Family & friends in and from Newton County. Fall is probably my favorite time of the year, weather being perfect in my opinion. However, a good rain would be very welcome. The Collins …
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By REV. JOHNIE GAIL COLLINS
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10/29/24
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Halloween is Thursday, and Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler would like to remind parents of some holiday safety tips to keep in mind. Be sure and check www.newtoncountysheriff.org/sex_offenders to …
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10/29/24
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The Jasper/Newton County Kiwanis Club is planning a couple of annual holiday events. The first is a trick or treat delight/fright, at the "Haunted House: located at 103 North Ninth Street in Jasper. …
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10/29/24
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Due to the ongoing drought conditions which have resulted in extreme wild land fire danger, Buffalo National River is now under a temporary fire ban; however, the use of camp stoves, lanterns, and …
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National Park Service
Buffalo National River
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10/29/24
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Residents of Boone and Newton counties are being invited to participate in a hurricane relief drive to help those affected by the recent hurricanes Helene and Milton. Katherine Nance, of Jasper, said …
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Staff Report
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10/29/24
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LEAD HILL — A call for extreme water conservation was placed in effect last Thursday evening, Oct. 24, for customers who receive their water supply through the Ozark Mountain Regional Public …
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Staff Report
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10/29/24
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The Jasper FCCLA members are selling pecans again this year. The prices are $13.00 per pound for halves and $12.00 per pound for pieces. If you would like to place an order, or for more information, …
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10/29/24
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The Compton Community Association is hosting Compton Community Day on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 12-4 p.m. Hamburgers, hot dogs & drinks will be served. Music from 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. …
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10/29/24
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MENA. — On Thursday, Oct. 24, around 9:30 p.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) responded to a report of a hit-and-run fatality involving an 18-year-old male cyclist traveling on State Highway 8 …
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From the Arkansas State Police
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10/28/24
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Specialist Jordan Edgmon, of the Arkansas National Guard, is assigned as an analyst to the 14th Judicial District Drug Task Force based in Harrison. He attended the Newton County Hometown Health …
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Staff Report
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10/28/24
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OARK — Dry rot has made an appearance at the Jasper School gym. It was hard to notice at first, but each time the telescopic bleachers were rolled out or back in the task became more difficult. …
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By JEFF DEZORT
Newton County Times
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10/28/24
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OARK — Angela Kitchen, RN, wellness coordinator for the Jasper School District, delivered the annual Medical/Nurse Survey Summary for 2024 at the school board meeting held at Oark Tuesday …
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By JEFF DEZORT
Newton County Times
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10/28/24
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OARK — The Jasper School District Board of Education took care of several personnel matters at its regular meeting held Tuesday night, Oct. 15, at the Oark Campus. A new position is the Drug …
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By JEFF DEZORT
Newton County Times
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10/28/24
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The Hasty Volunteer Fire Department's chili supper and auction fundraisers will be held at the fire station on state Highway 123 at 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2.
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10/28/24
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