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Newport, Arkansas is located in Jackson County. Zip codes in Newport, AR include 72112. The median home price in Newport is $79,900. More Newport information.

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4 hrs ago | KAIT-TV Jonesboro

ASU trustees to decide on tuition rates

NEWPORT, AR - Arkansas State University trustees are to decide on tuition and fees for the coming academic year.

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Wed May 22, 2013

ArkansasMatters

Newport Man Slips, Drowns While Cleaning Farm Drain

A Newport man found dead late Monday night is believed to have slipped and drowned while cleaning a drainage tile on his farm land.

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Tue May 21, 2013

FOX16

AR Treasurer Resigns Amid Extortion Allegations

Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner has resigned. Shoffner, 68, was arrested at her home in Newport on Saturday by the FBI on extortion charges.

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Mon May 20, 2013

KAIT-TV

Gov. Beebe says Arkansas treasurer should resign

LITTLE ROCK, AR - Gov. Mike Beebe says Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner ought to resign after she allegedly took cash from a broker who managed state funds.

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Mon May 13, 2013

Bloomberg

Fruit Growers Say Immigration Stunts Healthy Food Crops

He also expanded to 200 the acreage of his Newport, Arkansas, farm devoted to the fruits and vegetables, though that's where the growth will end.

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Tue May 07, 2013

KSLA-TV Shreveport

Wendi Cox proclaims innocence after horse theft conviction

An Oklahoma woman convicted of horse theft back in April returned to an ArkLaTex court Tuesday to face new charges.

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Flood Warning for Jackson County was issued at May 22 at 8:13PM CDT