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Obituary: Janice Mary Wnek O’Connor

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Obituary: Janice Mary Wnek O’Connor

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BRUNSWICK - Janice Mary Wnek O’Connor, 77, passed away on June 26, 2025, after a more than decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s ...See the Story

Farm-to-school program has Newport inmates growing produce for Marion students | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Farm-to-school program has Newport inmates growing produce for Marion students | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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A variety of fruits and vegetables, grown at the Arkansas Department of Corrections' facility in Newport, will provide fresher breakfast and lunch options for students at Marion Junior High School beginning in August with the launch of the state's first farm-to-school pilot program.Read Article

Man sentenced in Newport murder case

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Man sentenced in Newport murder case

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NEWPORT — A central Arkansas man received more than 200 years in prison this week for his role in a 2023 shooting that killed one and injured two others.See the Story

Pigeon River in Newport tests 'swimmable' for the first time in three years

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Pigeon River in Newport has achieved a "swimmable" rating, a first in three years, thanks to flooding from Hurricane Helene, bringing ecological and economic hope.Floods · Newport Read Article

Obituary: Thomas "Tom" E. Rogers - Gettysburg Connection

Thomas E. Rogers, 75, of Littlestown, PA, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at UPMC Harrisburg. He was the loving husband of Patricia L. (Dolan) Rogers. Together they shared 53 years of marriage. Born October 6, 1949, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Robert Edward and Audrey May (Paul) Rogers. Tom served 21 years in the U.S. Army and retired from FEMA. He was a Civil War enthusiast, loved his girls, and enjoyed spending time with…Bel Air · Bel Air See the Story

'We're not going anywhere' | Protests in Northern Kentucky target Trump administration's use of military

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More than 50 people surrounded the 5th Street roundabout in Newport Tuesday to denounce the Trump administration's decision to call on the National Guard and U.S. Marines in response to days of unrest in Los Angeles over immigration raids.Indivisible NKY organized the protest to show solidarity with the thousands of protesters filling LA streets and the hundreds who protested closer to home in Hamilton against recent immigrant detentions in Butl…Donald Trump · Newport See the Story

Challenging planting season already impacting 2026 decisions - Brownfield Ag News

A farmer in northeast Arkansas says there will be long-lasting impacts from a problematic spring planting season. Derek Haigwood of Newport says the disruptions to this year’s crop are already impacting financial decisions he’s making for his farm for next year. “Hopefully, we get through this,” he says. “And we try to spend as little […] The post Challenging planting season already impacting 2026 decisions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.Newport, Arkansas · Newport Read Article

Arkansas farmer says planting season has been a challenge - Brownfield Ag News

A farmer from northeast Arkansas says this is one of the most frustrating planting seasons he’s ever experienced. Derek Haigwood of Newport says, “This is my 20th crop, and I have never prevented planted this many acres.” He says he’s taking Prevent Plant on 600 of the 3,400 acres he farms. “We went ahead and […] The post Arkansas farmer says planting season has been a challenge appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.Newport, Arkansas · Newport Read Article

Driver who led police on chase that ended in deadly Newport crash in 2020 will spend 25 years in prison

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The man who led police on a 2020 pursuit that ended in a Newport crash that killed two innocent bystanders will spend 25 years in prison, a federal court ruled Thursday.Cincinnati police chased 32-year-old Mason Meyer through the city into Covington, and then into Newport on August 7, 2020. The pursuit ended in a crash that killed 81-year-old Raymond Laible and his wife, 80-year-old Gayle Laible, both of whom had been sitting outside Press on Mo…Newport, Arkansas · Newport See the Story

Obituary: Neda Fay Gordon

Neda Fay Gordon, 80, of Newport, passed from this life on June 2, 2025. She was born in Newport on September 4, 1944, to William Sherman and Dessie Mae (Laird) Shelley. Neda was a woman of deep faith and unwavering devotion to her family and her Lord. She was a proud member of The Body of Jesus Christ Church and served as a non-denominational evangelist, sharing the love and message of Christ with all who would listen. Her faith was the cornerst…Newport, Arkansas · Newport Read Article

Obituary: Maudalene (Stanbery) Michaels

Maudalene (Stanbery) Michaels, lovingly known as Maudie, of Newport, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the age of 99. She was born April 19, 1926, in Possum Grape, the daughter of Sherman Sheridan and Katie (Walls) Stanbery. Mrs. Michaels was a dedicated professional who built a long and respected career at First National Bank. She began as a bank officer and later served faithfully as an administrative assistant to the ba…Newport, Arkansas · Newport Read Article