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Newport church group helps people overcome addiction; Sheriff's office reports drop in overdoses

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According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded to 86 overdoses in 2023. That number has since dropped thanks to several community efforts.Read Article

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‘We’ve got to step up’ | Newport launches ‘Read Ready’ effort to boost kindergarten readiness

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The city of Newport is taking steps to help improve kindergarten readiness.The Newport City Commission adopted a resolution for a new initiative called Read Ready Newport, aimed at making learning resources more accessible and meeting families where they are.We have tried many times over the years to recognize that those kiddos are my kiddos, Newport Commissioner Ken Rechtin said. They dont belong to the school-it takes a village, and we all got…Read Article

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Newport business owners find resilience in community support after Hurricane Helene

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Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene’s floods, Newport shops are rebuilding and hoping the tax-free weekend will give them a much-needed boost.Read Article

Newport Couple Sentenced to 25 Years for Running Drug House Near City Park - NEA Report

NEWPORT, Ark. – A Jackson County jury has convicted a Newport couple of multiple drug-related charges following a three-day trial involving testimony from more than 15 witnesses and experts from two states, according to the prosecutor. Paul and Stacy Briscoe were found guilty of operating a drug house at 2801 [read more...] The post Newport Couple Sentenced to 25 Years for Running Drug House Near City Park appeared first on NEA Report.Newport, Arkansas · Newport Read Article

Newport's swift water unit sails through rescue missions, saving lives in all conditions

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Newport’s Swift Water Rescue Team protects Cocke County year-round, responding to floods, rafting accidents, and life-saving water emergencies.Newport, Arkansas · Newport Read Article

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.Newport, Arkansas · Newport Read Article

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 ...Newport, Arkansas · Newport See the Story

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.Newport, Arkansas · Newport See the Story

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