Smith leads Hogs to win over Missouri in overtime

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Arkansas forward Justin Smith missed out on his first chance to play Missouri. He made up for lost time in the rematch, scoring 19 points to help the Razorbacks beat the 10th-ranked Tigers 86-81 in overtime on Saturday. Smith had ankle surgery... Read More.

Southern downs UAPB in overtime

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Samkelo Cele scored 19 points and Harrison Henderson scored 19 off the bench and Southern beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 73-71 in overtime on Saturday night. Southern (5-8, 5-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference) went on a late 10-1 run to knot it at... Read More.
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Westerman encourages COVID-19 vaccination

As we cross the one-year mark in fighting the global Coronavirus pandemic, we can see a light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks to the great work of Operation Warp Speed, we have multiple safe and effective vaccines available to the public. I... Read More.

Monticello Downtown Network gets money for COVID-19 relief

The Arkansas Historical Preservation Fund has awarded money to the Monticello Downtown Network to help small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the Downtown Network includes the town square and off the square in each direction. The money must... Read More.
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McGehee farmer honored for soybean crop yield

A McGehee farmer has been recognized for his contributions to the soybean growing world. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Matt Miles was the winner of the “Champions” category in the 2020 “Grow for the Green” promotion sponsored by the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board and... Read More.

UAPB hopes to snap losing streak against Southern

Southern (4-8, 4-4) vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (3-16, 2-8) H.O. Clemmons Arena, Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern looks to extend Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s conference losing streak to nine games. Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s last SWAC win came against the Alabama State Hornets 91-82 on Jan.... Read More.
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UAMS gets grant for telehealth pilot program

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Rural Telehealth Evaluation Center has a received a $1.5 million federal grant to evaluate the performance of the Telehealth Broadband Pilot Program in preventing, preparing for and responding to COVID-19. The Health Resources &... Read More.
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Police identify homicide victim

Pine Bluff Police have identified the victim of the city’s first homicide of 2021 as 54-year-old Larry Williams of Pine Bluff. The body of Williams was found outside a residence in the 1200 block of West 29th Avenue Thursday after police responded to a report... Read More.
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Covid cases drop as 25 new deaths reported

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — On Thursday, Arkansas reported 25 more deaths from the coronavirus as the state’s hospitalizations from the virus continued to drop. The Arkansas Department of Health said the state’s COVID-19 deaths now total 5,199, while its hospitalizations dropped by 23 to... Read More.

Jefferson County Courthouse closed Thursday

The Jefferson County Courthouse will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 11th due to inclement weather. Please check the county website (JeffersonCountyAR.gov) for weather-related updates.