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Enrollment at U-A Monticello increases 1.5 percent over last fall

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Enrollment at the University of Arkansas at Monticello has increased 1.5 percent, compared to figures from fall 2021. According to the Advanced Monticellonian newspaper, 2,717students wee enrolled for this fall semester, compared to 2,677 during the fall 20021 semester. Graduate student enrollment reached a record high... Read More.

Fire tax increase in East End rejected by voters

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East End voters in Grant County last week rejected a tax increase that would have supported the volunteer fire department. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the vote was 122 to114 and Fire Chief Darrel Fegen described the vote as “disappointing.” The volunteer department was seeking... Read More.
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One killed, three hurt in Monday accident

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A juvenile was killed and three other people were injured in a one-vehicle accident in rural Hot Spring County Monday night. According to a preliminary report, a 2013 Dodge Caravan driven by David Lee Collins, 28, of Jonesboro was westbound on U.S. 270 when the... Read More.

study finds food insecurity linked to job loss, illness

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FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansans were more likely to rely on food pantry services following income loss or the diagnosis of a serious illness, according to a study published recently by researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health &... Read More.
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Renaming Hazel Street on Council agenda Tuesday

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By Ray King When the Pine Bluff City Council meets Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., Council Member Glen Brown Sr., will try again to ger the council to approves changing the name of Hazel Street. The meeting was moved to Tuesday because of the Labor Day Holiday. Brown’s... Read More.
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Quorum Committees to consider Wright-Pastoria Fire Department merger

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By Ray King Committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday will consider a resolut9on dissolving the Wright-Pastoria Volunteer Fire Department and assigning its duties and responsibilities to the Sherrill Volunteer Fire Department. The resolution says the Wright-Pastoria Department, as have other volunteer departments suffered... Read More.

Humphrey woman killed in Friday accident

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A Humphrey woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident in rural Arkansas County Friday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, Courtney Lee, 23, was southbound on U.S. 165 at Phelps Road when the 2014 Nissan she was driving crossed the center line and hit a... Read More.
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Arkansas State overpowers Grambling 58-3

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JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — James Blackman threw two touchdown passes and ran for two scores to power Arkansas State to a 58-3 victory over FCS-member Grambling in a season opener on Saturday. Blackman threw for 155 yards on 12-of-16 passing with two TDs in the... Read More.

Golden Lions hold off Lane College 48-42

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PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Kayvon Britten rushed for 237 yards and three touchdowns and Arkansas-Pine Bluff held on to defeat Division II Lane College 48-42 on Saturday night. The Golden Lions led throughout the second half but never by more than two scores. Jalen... Read More.
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