Jasper News

Officials in Newton County hope a sales tax to build a new jail will be placed on the November ballot, as state officials warn that the current jail isn't up to standards.

JASPER -- Officials in Newton County hope a sales tax to build a new jail will be placed on the November ballot, as state officials warn that the current jail isn't up to standards.

The Newton County Jail, where two inmates committed suicide earlier this year, currently holds no inmates after Sheriff Keith Slope temporarily closed the facility.

Red, White and Blue Festival The eight annual Red White and Blue Festival, Mountain Home includes family activities and fun culminating in a fireworks show at 9:25 p.m. at Arkansas State University Mountain ...

SPECIAL EVENTS STAR STUDDED NIGHT GALA a fundraiser for the Northwest Arkansas gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender community center at 7 p.m. Friday at the Clarion Inn in Fayetteville.

JASPER - Jasper and Newton County residents are busy preparing for their annual Buffalo River Elk Festival.

JASPER - Alyssa "Paige" Slape, 17, of Compton, daughter of Newton County Sheriff Keith Slape, was killed Saturday in a two-vehicle accident in Newton County.

“It'll be the thieves and petty criminals that do it now”

Jail inmates will clean the courthouse and sheriff's office in a bid to fix Newton County's general fund budget. via Herald-Leader

SPECIAL EVENTS ARTISTS RECEPTION for Fayetteville Public Schools Art Show at 5:30 p.m. today at Arsaga's, 1582 Crossover Road in Fayetteville. via Fayetteville Free Weekly

“Most of the calls last night were people trying to go into places they shouldn't be. But we're not losing any people, we're just losing vehicles at this point”

Overnight storms brought widespread flooding to Arkansas, washing out highways and forcing some people from their homes. via Log Cabin Democrat

“The water was reportedly so high ... they had to scale back the search for a time”

Heavy rains caused flooding Tuesday in parts of Arkansas, and plenty more rain was forecast to come. via Log Cabin Democrat

Arkansas photographer Don Nelms will have a grand opening of Nelms Gallery in Jasper, Ark., March 29 and 30. via Springfield News Leader

“I got food, blankets, pillows and a cot”

A robust late-winter storm blew through the state Friday, dropping snow in nearly every county. via Herald-Leader

“But until we know where the need for troopers will be, we'll do like everyone else - we'll wait.”

A late-season storm dumped snow on parts of Arkansas on Thursday. Road crews were poised for more Friday and more than 100 school districts were closed in anticipation of continued late-winter weather. via Log Cabin Democrat

“I have been a resident of Newton County most of my life. I am the son of Charles Herbert Campbell and Diane M. Jones and the grandson of the late Hubert and Laura Campbell of Vendor, and the late Lenro and Walsie Bolin of Jasper”

Charles W. "Billy" Campbell has announced he is an independent candidate for Newton County Judge. via Harrison Daily Times

Yell Lodge #64 annual fish fry Saturday GREEN FOREST - Yell Lodge #64 in Green Forest will host their annual Fish Fry from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. via Harrison Daily Times

“Local emergency services responded to the call for help from neighboring counties in the wake of the tornado activity Tuesday night”

Photo submitted Boy Scout Troop 148 of Jasper assisted with cleanup and relief efforts in Gassville following the Tuesday, Feb. via Harrison Daily Times

Things are always changing. And that holds true at newspapers, too. We have enjoyed the friendship of our advertising representative and colleague Robert Cole for the past three years. via Harrison Daily Times

Due to wintry weather the Jasper Board of Education postponed its special meeting Thursday, Jan. via Harrison Daily Times

Jasper School District Superintendent Chuck Archer announced his pending retirement following the district's regular monthly meeting Thursday night, Jan. via Harrison Daily Times