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Two teens arrested after pulling air soft gun on Kingston fast food worker

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Two teens arrested after pulling air soft gun on Kingston fast food worker

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Kingston teens face charges after displaying a air soft gun in a McDonald's drive-thru, leading to their arrest for assault and underage drinking.See the Story

Ozark County man killed when motorcycle hits deer in Newton County

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Ozark County man killed when motorcycle hits deer in Newton County

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An Ozark County man was killed recently when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a deer in Newton County. The Arkansas State Police identified the victim as 66-year-old Joe Watkins of Dora. According to the report, the crash happened when Watkins’ motorcycle collided with a deer and fell on its side. The crash happened on Arkansas State Highway 43 at 10:37 the evening of May 31, but the report has just been released. WebReadyTM Powered by…Read Article

Get an Extra Shot to Score an Elk Hunting Permit at the Buffalo River Elk Festival

Jasper · Jasper

Get an Extra Shot to Score an Elk Hunting Permit at the Buffalo River Elk Festival

JASPER, Ark. — If you didn’t get a chance to apply for one of Arkansas’s public land elk permits in May, you still have a chance to get one of the on-site permits that will be drawn with the others at this year’s Buffalo River Elk Festival in Jasper on June 27-28. Elk permit draws […] The post Get an extra shot to score an elk hunting permit at the Buffalo River Elk Festival appeared first on Stuttgart Daily Leader.See the Story

Newton County becomes fifth to ban wind farms | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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The Newton County Quorum Court passed an emergency ordinance Monday night banning the construction of any commercial wind or solar farms in the county for the remainder of the year.Newton County, Arkansas · Newton County Read Article

Arkansas State Police Finds Missing Newton County Child Safe

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JASPER, Ark. – Officials with the Arkansas State Police safely located a missing child from Newton County Friday night. ASP officials said the child went missing earlier in the day alongside his mother.Jasper · Jasper See the Story

Kingston developer tries to exempt building from tenant protection law

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A Kingston case before the state Office of Rent Administration will have implications beyond the Hudson Valley.Kingston, Arkansas · Kingston Read Article

AGFC accepting applications for elk hunting permits

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Applications for a limited elk hunting permit draw are now being accepted through June 1 at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commissions (AGFC) licensing site. Eighteen permits, six either sex and 12 antlerless, will be available and will be drawn at the Buffalo River Elk Festival in Jasper June 27-28. Winners will be notified by email and phone after the draw. Three on-site permits, one either sex and two antlerless, will also be drawn at the festiva…Jasper · Jasper See the Story

Jasper Police pursued a man to the Jasper/Newton County line

Jasper Police Chief Garrett Foster says his officers were involved in a pursuit on Friday afternoon. Foster said an officer tried to stop the driver of a Honda SUV at the intersection of Highways 190 at 96, but the driver…Jasper · Jasper Read Article

Apply for 2025 Arkansas Elk Hunt

Below is a news release from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Hunters interested in pursuing Arkansas’s largest big game animal can apply for a [...]Jasper · Jasper Read Article

8 Kingston champions aim for second Slam

8 Kingston champions aim for second Slam MIAMI (USA): The Grand Slam Track continues with the second Slam at the Ansin Sports Complex (capacity 5000 visitors approx.) in Miramar, Miami Metropolitan Area on Friday-Sunday. Eight of 12 GST Kingston champions are ready to win the second Slam, while challenging champions Ejgayehu Taye (long distance), Danielle Williams (short hurdles) and Emmanuel Wanyonyi (short distance) are missing, and Gabby Thom…Kingston, Arkansas · Kingston Read Article

Newton Co. Sheriff details dept. work in severe weather recovery

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The Newton County Sheriff's Department asked residents to try and stay off the road if possible, as there were quite a few downed power lines and debris in the roadways. The department also reported helping "extricate" some residents from their home due to damage.Newton County, Arkansas · Newton County Read Article