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Side by Side Rules and regulations for Newton County Arkansas.

By Sheriff Glenn WheelerNewton County Sheriffs OfficeNewton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler says there are new laws governing the ...

02/25/2026

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02/25/2026

On Thursday, February 26, Buffalo National River will begin a prescribed burn within the Lower Wilderness area. The burn may continue for several days, depending on weather conditions.

For visitor safety, trails within the burn area will be temporarily closed. However, the river corridor will remain open for paddling and gravel bar camping.

Please refer to the map below for specific closure details.

02/25/2026

The Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests will conduct multiple prescribed burns today, February 24, 2026.

OUACHITA NATIONAL FOREST
Burn Name: Little Fir 16
Acres: 1569
District: Caddo/Womble
Montgomery and Garland County near Mount Ida, Ark.

Burn Name: PCS Kingdoodle
Acres: 2,997
District: Poteau/Cold Springs
Scott County near Waldron, Ark.

Burn Name: Pilot K**b
Acres: 1,190
District: Mena/Oden
Montgomery County near Sims, Ark.

OZARK-ST. FRANCIS NATIONAL FORESTS
Burn Name: Optimus South
Acres: 816
District: Sylamore/St. Francis
Stone County near Calico Rock, Ark.
SMOKE ALERT: Smoke will be visible from the communities of Optimus and Calico Rock.

Burn Name: Storm Creek
Acres: 41
District: Sylamore/St. Francis
Phillips County near Helena, Ark.
SMOKE ALERT: Smoke will be visible from Storm Creek Road / High Road and the community of Marianna, Ark.

Maps: https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=b196b5958480421fa7b5ee2a6ce91d31

Smoke may be visible along nearby roads and towns. Please use caution if you encounter smoke on roads.

Prescribed fire reduces hazardous fuels, improves forest health, and supports habitat for native wildlife. Applying low-intensity fire under the right conditions also helps lower the risk of severe wildfires in the future.

Learn more about prescribed fire on the forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ouachita/fire

02/25/2026

The Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests will conduct multiple prescribed burns today, February 25, 2026.

OUACHITA NATIONAL FOREST
Burn Name: Redbank Units 1,2,3
Acres: 1007
District: Jessieville/Winona/Fourche
Garland County near Avant, Ark.

Burn Name: Avant 4,5,6
Acres: 1091
District: Jessieville/Winona/Fourche
Garland County near Avant, Ark.

Burn Name: Cedar Fork
Acres: 1884
District: Mena/Oden
Scott County near Harvey, Ark.

Burn Name: Crystal Mountain
Acres: 1600
District: Caddo/Womble
Garland County near Mount Ida, Ark.

Burn Name: Bear Creek
Acres: 863
District: Oklahoma
McCurtain County near Hochatown, Okla.
OFFICE CLOSURE ALERT: The Oklahoma District Visitor Center in Broken Bow, Okla. will be closed today for personnel to assist with prescribed fire operations.

Burn Name: PCS Key Mountain West
Acres: 900
District: Poteau/Cold Springs
Scott County near Waldron, Ark.

Burn Name: PCS Holly Mountain North
Acres: 621
District: Poteau/Cold Springs
Scott County near Waldron, Ark.

OZARK-ST. FRANCIS NATIONAL FORESTS
Burn Name: John Turner
Acres: 2261
District: Boston Mountain/ Mount Magazine
Franklin County near Cass, Ark.
TRAIL CLOSURE ALERT: Avoid Ozark Highlands Trail from Fanes Creek Road intersection to Salt Fork Drainage intersection.

Burn Name: Potato K**b
Acres: 1120
District: Boston Mountain/Mount Magazine
Franklin County near Cass, Ark.
TRAIL CLOSURE ALERT: Avoid Ozark Highlands Trail from Fanes Creek Road intersection to Salt Fork Drainage intersection.

Burn Name: Glory
Acres: 207
District: Pleasant Hill
Johnson County near Clarksville, Ark.

Burn Name: Gobbler’s K**b
Acres: 1000
District: Big Piney
Newton County near Lurton, Ark.

Maps: https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=b196b5958480421fa7b5ee2a6ce91d31

Smoke may be visible along nearby roads and towns. Please use caution if you encounter smoke on roads.

Prescribed fire reduces hazardous fuels, improves forest health, and supports habitat for native wildlife. Applying low-intensity fire under the right conditions also helps lower the risk of severe wildfires in the future.

Learn more about prescribed fire on the forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ouachita/fire

02/25/2026

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