Newport Police Department, Arkansas

04/28/2026

The shelter is located at 400 N. Pecan!!

04/28/2026

From the Mayors Office

PSA: Newport Municipal Water will be in the Cherokee Addition area today testing fire hydrants. You may have some discoloration in your water.

Mayor Ratliffe

04/27/2026

Due to the risk of severe weather over the next couple of days, the storm shelter on North Pecan is open!

Send a message to learn more

04/16/2026

Mark your calendar! Saturday, April 25th | 10 AM – 2 PM Find a Take Back box near you and safely dispose of unused or unwanted prescriptions

Unwanted or old prescription medication can be disposed of by placing it in the drug take back box located in front of the Newport Police Department on Second Street, or dropped off at iCareRx Pharmacy located on McLain Street near Unity Health Harris Medical Center on April 25, 2026 from 10am till 2pm!

04/16/2026

Sky-high plans this 420? Make sure driving isn’t one of them. Arrange for a sober ride. If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.

Beginning Friday April 17, through April 20, 2026, Newport Police Department is teaming up with NHTSA and other local law enforcement during the “National 420" campaign.

From 2019-2021, NHTSA conducted a study at several trauma centers and medical examiner offices involving drivers who were seriously injured or killed. The study found that about 26% of those drivers had active THC, which is found in ma*****na, in their system.

04/06/2026

Beginning today, through April 13, 2026 Newport Police Department is teaming up with NHTSA and other local law enforcement during the “Put the Phone Away or Pay" campaign.

According to NHTSA, in 2024 there were 3,208 people killed and an estimated additional 315,167 people injured in traffic crashes involving distracted drivers. However, data collection limitations show that these figures are likely lower than the real figures.

04/04/2026

‼️SCAM ALERT‼️

04/02/2026

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Put the Phone Away or Pay campaign is reminding drivers of the deadly dangers and legal consequences — including fines — of texting and other forms of messaging
behind the wheel.

From April 6th through April 13, 2026, law enforcement nationwide will work together to enforce laws prohibiting distracted driving behind the wheel. These efforts come during
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Don’t let a notification steal your attention — or your safety. Put the Phone Away or Pay.

03/23/2026

Per the Jackson County Office of Emergency Management, Jackson County is under a burn ban!

03/18/2026

Fundraiser for one of Newport Police Department own, School Resource Officer, Michael Long.

SRO Michael Long has always been there for our kids and community. Now he needs our help as he battles cancer for the second time!

The raffle will be for a YETI cooler with a variety of gift certificates, and two lawn chairs.

All proceeds go to Officer Long's medical and family expenses.

$10 for 1 ticket
$50 for 6 tickets
$100 for 15 tickets

03/15/2026

PSA: In the event of severe weather this afternoon, the safe room on N. Pecan St. will be open.