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Scales at landfill increases Grant County revenue

At its most recent meeting, the Grant County Quorum Court received information on additional revenue the county has received with the addition of scales at the landfill. According to the Sheridan Headlight, Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt reported that by charging for weight instead of... Read More.
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Arkansas deer harvest increases in 2024

LITTLE ROCK – The last arrow has been launched for the 2024-25 Arkansas deer hunting season, and the tally of checked deer stands at 199,863. Although the raw data still needs to be analyzed, the preliminary results indicate an increase of nearly 4 percent... Read More.
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Monticello, Drew County report sales tax collection increases

Sales tax collections in Monticello and Drew County increased in May, compared to the previous year, according to the Monticello Economic Development Commission. County sales taxes collected totaled $548.822, up from $531.071 in May 2023. The Advance Monticellonian newspaper reported that the City of Monticello collected... Read More.
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Enrollment at U-A Monticello increases 1.5 percent over last fall

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.

Sheridan City Council increases fine for firearms discharge

At its most recent meeting, the Sheridan City Council voted to increase the fine for discharging a firearm inside the city limits. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, City Attorney Ed Koon said the current ordinance has exceptions for law enforcement officers and those using... Read More.
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Joni Alexander discusses salary increases for Police and Fire

By Ray King Pine Bluff Police Officers and Firefighters are in line to receive salary increases next year after a meeting of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee Tuesday. Council member Joni Alexander, who is a member of that committee, appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning... Read More.