City of Newport
CityWelcome to Newport, Arkansas
Newport is located in northeast Arkansas and offers the wonderful qualities of living in small town America, while also having access to big city conveniences just a short drive away. Whether it is educational opportunities in the public schools or Arkansas State University-Newport, cultural activities at Jacksonport State Park, through the local festivals held year round or a cost of living that is lower than the state and national averages, you'll find a lot of reasons to love Newport. Come, visit and stay — for a day or a lifetime and you'll find out why we love our hometown.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Message from the Mayor
Mayor Derrick Ratliffe
“Welcome to Newport. Our town is nestled in the heart of the Delta. We are blessed to have some of the richest soil in the country. We are also blessed to have a robust economy and excellent community involvement. As an economic and education hub, our future is bright. We are constantly searching to enhance our healthy industrial presence, while maintaining good use of the rich soil available to our farmers.”
Our school choice offers a diverse opportunity to receive a quality education from kindergarten through college. Newport School District also has great after-school programs for all students K-12. These programs provide rich enrichment activities also.
Arkansas State University @ Newport (ASUN) is a jewel in the state higher education reservoir. The school just added softball and basketball programs to its 2023-2024 calendar.
We pride ourselves on family atmosphere. You can live safe, work to earn a good living and play at one of our many public parks or along the beautiful White River. Many churches here are also very welcoming to all.
We hope this website will provide all that you need to know about our wonderful town. If it does not, we have a friendly staff at our city hall that is eager to help.
Thank you for visiting Newport virtually and/or in person.
City Services
Quick access to departments, emergency contacts, and facilities
Emergency Information
911, non-emergency numbers, crisis hotlines, and severe weather information.
View Emergency ContactsCity Departments
Police, Fire, Public Works, Water, Parks & Recreation, Courts, Airport, and more.
View All DepartmentsEvent Facilities
10 venues for meetings, events, receptions, and community gatherings.
View FacilitiesCity of Newport — (870) 523-6568
City Council
The council meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers
The members of the Newport City Council represent citizens living in four different Wards within the city, with two council members per Ward. Feel free to call your city council member with issues that are important to you.
Regina Lake
Ward 1 · Position 1
Leroy Mansko, Jr.
Ward 1 · Position 2
Carol Falwell
Ward 2 · Position 1
Michael Allen, Jr.
Ward 2 · Position 2
Wendell Green
Ward 3 · Position 1
Julie Moss
Ward 3 · Position 2
Allen Edwards
Ward 4 · Position 1
David A. May
Ward 4 · Position 2
Contact Information
Key city contacts and office hours
City Hall
Police Department
Fire Department
Water Department
Get in Touch
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Contacting
City of Newport
- 615 Third Street Newport, AR 72112
- (870) 523-8361
- xxx@newportar.org
- Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM