Monthly Archives: March 2021


Neil Compton’s Battle – Democrat Gazette

Arkansasonline OPINION | REX NELSON: Neil Compton’s battle by Rex Nelson In the late 1950s and early 1960s, there was increased interest across Arkansas in preventing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from building a dam on the Buffalo River. On May 24, 1962, the first members of what would become […]


Buffalo Theater to become visitor’s center

Newton County Times Buffalo Theater to become visitor’s center By TERRI SMITH For the Newton County Times The Jasper City Council met Thursday, Feb. 25 at City Hall. Don Nelms, owner of the Buffalo River Theater will donate the building to be turned into a visitor’s center with public restrooms. […]