NewportArkansas
Newport is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Arkansas, United States located on the White River, 84 miles (135 km) northeast of Little Rock. As of the 2020 census, Newport had a population of 8,005..
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About Newport
Newport is a close-knit town in eastern Arkansas counting 8,049 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Newport is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 13.55 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 594 residents per square mile.
📰 Newport News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Newport Unique
- One of 20 places in the US named Newport — but the Arkansas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,049.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Newport
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Newport
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Newport
- ASU NEWPORT SEC CAREER CENTER (IGNITE)
- NEWPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Unity Health - Newport · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.