The Newport Farmers Market is open for business for its third year and things are looking bright. Vendors and customers alike seem pleased with the opportunity to buy and share their goods, including fruits, vegetables, plants, and more.

The Tuckerman Chamber of Commerce has been very busy for several weeks trying to get a new start.

A Newport man was killed in a two-vehicle accident Monday evening after the Honda ATV he was driving struck a Toyota Avalon.

Tuckerman Mayor Everett King reported Tuesday that the water towers in the city are back online.
"This ought to help the water some," the mayor said.

 As of Tuesday, June 30th, Arkansas’ seat belt law changed to permit a law enforcement traffic stop based on the primary violation of a motor vehicle driver or front-seat passenger who is not buckled-up. Arkansas becomes the 27th state to enact primary seat belt legislation.

Construction has begun on a tow trench that will aid in sand boil prevention on the Massey-Alexander levee at Jacksonport.