Newport is a city in Jackson County, Arkansas, 84 miles northeast of Little Rock, on the White River. In 1900, 2,866 people lived in Newport, Arkansas; in 1910, 3,557. The population was 7,811 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Jackson County.
Newport is home to a campus of the Arkansas State University system, with particular focus on training in transportation careers. Newport is known as the town in which Sam Walton owned a Ben Franklin store prior to starting Wal-Mart.
The median income for a household in the city was $24,151, and the median income for a family was $186.
Radio Stations:
KXRL 90.1 FM Cherry Valley, AR Christian Contemporary
KLLN 90.9 FM Newark, AR Newark Public Schools Gospel Music
KLJK 94.7 FM Weiner, AR Christian Contemporary
KVHU 95.3 FM Judsonia, AR Harding University Variety
KIYS (CP) 101.7 FM Walnut Ridge, AR Top-40
KWNW 101.9 FM Jonesboro, AR Top-40
KNEA 970 AM Jonesboro, AR Sports
KAAB 1130 AM Batesville, AR Classic Hits
KNBY 1280 AM Newport, AR Oldies
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Lackey's Cajun Restaurant - Category: Southern/Soul - 220 S State St
Newport, AR 72112 (870) 523-9752
Old Hickory Barbeque - Category: Barbeque - 601 Malcolm Ave
Newport, AR 72112 (870) 217-0228
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