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2 retired UAM professors honored with endowed scholarships

Thursday, January 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Drew County Farm Bureau and Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation are making sure that recently retired agriculture professors Drs. Bob Stark and Paul Francis, from the University of Arkansas at Monticello, aren’t forgotten. UAM announced that both organizations have endowed scholarships in the names of... Read More.

Drew County Quorum Court discusses garbage fees

Thursday, January 13 by Ray King

An increase in the price that Drew County pays for how it gets rid of its trash was discussed at the recent meeting of the County Quorum Court Monday. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, County Judge Robert Akin said the county had been paying... Read More.

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Slaughter to run for Drew County Sheriff

Thursday, January 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to Seark Today, James Slaughter, a 10th Judicial District Drug Task Force officer, has announced his intent to run for Drew County Sheriff, according to a news release announcing his candidacy. Slaughter said he is “excited to bring new ideas to the Sheriff’s Department... Read More.

Weekend homicide victims names released by Jefferson County Coroner

Wednesday, January 12 by Staff

Names of the two homicide victims killed over the weekend have been released by Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley. 42-year-old Darwin Ford was shot and killed at 1020 S Linden on January 7. Deputy Coroner April Davis pronounced Ford deceased at 10:19 p.m. at the... Read More.

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SeArk College President Steven Bloomberg discusses COVID protocol as numbers continue to rise

Wednesday, January 12 by Staff

High schools and colleges around the state are switching from in-person classes to virtual learning as a result of an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases that are resulting from the Omicron variant. On Tuesday, Steven Bloomberg, president of Southeast Arkansas College told Deltaplex... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District transitions to AMI days due to COVID-19

Wednesday, January 12 by Staff

The Pine Bluff School District has joined several other districts in transitioning to AMI days due to high COVID-19 numbers. The announcement from the district is shared below: We greatly value the safety of our students and staff. Therefore, in the wake of the increase... Read More.

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Multiple school districts using AMI days due to COVID surge

Wednesday, January 12 by Staff

School districts from across the Deltaplex have announced they will transition to AMI days due to a surge in COVID-19 numbers. Deltaplex News has confirmed the following districts will use AMI days this week. Cleveland County DeWitt Drew Central Dumas England Fordyce McGehee Monticello Pine Bluff Sheridan Star City Stuttgart White Hall Woodlawn If your district is transitioning to AMI... Read More.

Jefferson Regional to Acquire Monticello Medical

Wednesday, January 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff has announced in a press release plans to acquire the Monticello Medical Clinic, as well as the associated clinics in Star City and Crossett. The acquisition will be effective February 1, 2022. According to Jefferson Regional President & CEO Brian... Read More.

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Central Moloney Inc. announces new plant in Florida

Wednesday, January 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

Central Moloney Inc., announced Wednesday that it will open a new plant in Florida that will eventually employ up to 200 people. According to a press release, “due to an increased presence in the transformer market and ever-increasing demand for its services,” the decision was... Read More.

Concession stand update presented to Sheridan City Council

Wednesday, January 12 by Ray King

The Sheridan City Council in its first meeting of the year heard an update on concession stand renovations at the city’s ballpark. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the top of the current facility will be renovated, and the downstairs restrooms will be remodeled and... Read More.

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White Hall School Board discusses 2022 budget; AMI days at Tuesday night meeting

Tuesday, January 11 by Staff

The White Hall School Board met Tuesday night to discuss several matters, to include budget issues. The District saw a $500,000 decline in their budget for the 2021/22 school year due to a drop in enrollment numbers, which cost the district $200,000. $350,000 in bonuses... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council continues work on 2022 city budget

Tuesday, January 11 by Staff

By Ray King As the Pine Bluff City Council continues to work on the 2022 city budget, members got together with the city’s financial consultants Tuesday afternoon for a discussion on a variety of topics. George Stepps and William Moss were hired after the city sent... Read More.

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