UAM nurse grads achieve 100 percent pass rate

The 2022 graduates of the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program at the University of Arkansas at Monticello recently achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses, marking the second consecutive year that UAM’s AASN graduates... Read More.

Simmons First National reports $27.5 million profit

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) _ Simmons First National Corp. (SFNC) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $27.5 million. The Pine Bluff, Arkansas-based bank said it had earnings of 21 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 52 cents per share. The results topped Wall... Read More.
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Settlement reached in land fill fire

BELLA VISTA, Ark. (AP) — A $6.3 million settlement has been reached in a lawsuit that claimed smoke from an underground fire at a dumping site in northwest Arkansas harmed nearby residents. An attorney in the case confirmed the settlement, which involves 85 households with 150... Read More.
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Senators propose repeal of VA co-payment requirement

WASHINGTON–– U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee responsible for Department of Veterans Affairs funding, introduced legislation to repeal the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) copayment requirement for veterans traveling to medical appointments. “Veterans in rural areas... Read More.
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Denise Richardson sworn in as new Pine Bluff Police Chief

In a ceremony before a packed room in the Sixth Division Circuit Court Room Wednesday afternoon Deputy Chief Denise Richardson was sworn in as the new Pine Bluff Police Chief by Judge Earnest Brown. Richardson will replace Chief Lloyd Franklin, who is retiring from... Read More.

Tips for grilling and picnicking

July is National Grilling and National Picnic Month; an exciting combination as you plan family gatherings. There are some food safety rules you will want to follow when preparing foods for the grill and picnics, according to Teresa Henson, Extension specialist-program outreach coordinator for... Read More.
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UAPB Volleyball 2022 Schedule Announced

UAPB Volleyball 2022 Schedule Announced The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's volleyball team is nearly a month away from the first serve of the season. The Lady Lions' 2022 slate will be led by new head coach Gabrielle Floyd, who has announced the schedule... Read More.
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East End Fire Department seeking fee increase

A proposal that would increase the amount homeowners in the East End of Grant County pay for fire protection will be decided by voters in August. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, residents currently pay $95 pe4r year and the ire department is asking for... Read More.