UAM releases fall semester reopening plan

All three University of Arkansas at Monticello campuses will open for the fall semester with classes resuming on campus August 19. Social distancing measures will be in place. “Our first concern as a university is always the health and safety of our students, faculty, and... Read More.
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Arkansas releases 300 inmates early as virus precaution

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas officials released 300 inmates early from the state’s overcrowded prisons as a precaution during the coronavirus crisis. Dexter Payne, head of Arkansas’ correction division, said Thursday during court testimony that there will be additional releases once inmates are screened... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. releases statement on county curfew

Jefferson county Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. released a statement regarding the county-wide curfew issued by County Judge Gerald Robinson Tuesday morning. Dear Citizens, Recognizing that enacting a county-wide curfew is to further discourage unnecessary social gathering, our office will closely monitor the unincorporated areas of Jefferson... Read More.
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U of A releases new long-grain Clearfield rice variety

BY: FRED MILLER FAYETTEVILLE — CLL16, a new high-yield, long-grain Clearfield® rice variety developed by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, will be available to rice growers from Horizon Ag in 2021. Karen Moldenhauer, professor and rice breeder for the Division of Agriculture’s Arkansas... Read More.