by Seark Today | Jul 27, 2021 | News
A former satellite television installation technician from Monticello is facing a capital murder charge in the July 2020 death of a Bradley County woman. Dilan U. Estes, 26, of Monticello was arrested by State Police following a year-long investigation into the...
by National Weather Service | Jul 27, 2021 | News
A Heat Advisory remains in effect from noon until 7 p.m. Tuesday. Heat index values up to 108 are expected on Tuesday. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun,...
by Seark Today | Jul 27, 2021 | Events, News
The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Post-PTF Carnival will be held Thursday, July 29 through Saturday, July 31 at the Bradley County Fairgrounds. The attractions will be open nightly from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Thursday and Saturday nights are armband...
by News Release | Jul 27, 2021 | Events, News
A covid-19 vaccine clinic will be held in Monticello on August 14 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. The Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be administered free by the Health Department to those who are 12 years of age or...
by William Busby | Jul 26, 2021 | Sponsored Posts
If you’re in the early stages of your career, you’re probably not thinking much about retirement. Nonetheless, it’s never too soon to start preparing for it, as time may be your most valuable asset. So, you may want to consider retirement savings vehicles, one...
by News Release | Jul 22, 2021 | News, Politics
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, a Republican candidate for governor, has announced a plan to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot in 2022 to permanently eliminate Arkansas’ personal income tax. Rutledge’s news release: Arkansas Attorney...
by Seark Today | Jul 21, 2021 | News
A Dermott woman was arrested Monday after police found the body of her 12-year-old son at their home in Dermott. Betty Adams, 39, is charged with abuse of a corpse, according to State Police. Dermott Police responded Monday at 5 p.m. to a Melton Street residence in...
by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission | Jul 21, 2021 | News
Thirty-three hunters drew permits to pursue alligators on public land during the 2021 season, but many opportunities remain for those who didn’t draw for public hunts. Hunters who have access to private land in the alligator zones of south Arkansas can hunt...
by Seark Today | Jul 20, 2021 | News
Arkansas is in a “fast-moving Covid-19 surge,” with a vaccination rate among the lowest in the country and a test positivity rate five times the national average, according to UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson. “The Delta variant is more virulent...
by News Release | Jul 19, 2021 | News, Sports
The Fifty-Six Lakers won the HoopPlay USA Nationals (8th grade division) held in Russellville July 16-19. The Lakers went undefeated on their way to becoming the 2021 HoopPlay USA Champions. The team includes players from Warren, Wilmar, Monticello and Rison....
by U of A System Division of Agriculture | Jul 19, 2021 | News
Parents preparing children to return to face-to-face class after a year of pandemic-induced remote learning will need to be ready to deal with uncertainty, said Brittney Schrick, assistant professor and extension family life specialist for the University of...
by William Busby | Jul 19, 2021 | Sponsored Posts
Once you retire, what can you expect from your life? You might be surprised by the things that current retirees are saying about their lifestyles, priorities, relationships and hopes for the future. And you also might find this knowledge quite helpful as you...
by Asa Hutchinson | Jul 17, 2021 | News
Last week, I announced I would be traveling the state for a series of Community COVID Conversations, and today I’d like to talk about why these exercises in democracy matter. The tours are a throwback to the time when community leaders and constituents had more...
by News Release | Jul 17, 2021 | News
Arkansas unemployment rate remained at 4.4 percent for the third straight month, according to data from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, released Friday by the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services. Arkansas’s unemployment rate is three and...
by News Release | Jul 15, 2021 | News
Star City School District and Yorktown Water Association held a joint ceremony today to dedicate each of their new solar projects, in collaboration with Arkansas’ Today’s Power, Inc. The two solar projects equal 1.5 megawatts and occupy approximately 12...
by UAM Athletics | Jul 15, 2021 | News, Sports
University of Arkansas at Monticello head football coach William “Hud” Jackson has been appointed as the institution’s interim athletic director, UAM Chancellor Dr. Peggy Doss announced Thursday. Jackson’s appointment is effective immediately,...
by News Release | Jul 14, 2021 | News
The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education released today preliminary test results from the spring 2021 statewide administration of the ACT Aspire for grades 3 through 10. It was the first statewide summative assessment...
by News Release | Jul 12, 2021 | News, Politics
Former All-SEC Arkansas Razorback, New England Patriot, and Army veteran Jake Bequette officially announced his campaign for the United States Senate in Arkansas on Fox and Friends this morning. Bequette says he is a conservative outsider who’s running to fight...
by William Busby | Jul 12, 2021 | Sponsored Posts
Here’s something to think about: You could spend two, or even three, decades in retirement. To meet your income needs for all those years, you’ll generally need a sizable amount of retirement assets. How will Social Security fit into the picture? For most...
by U of A System Division of Agriculture | Jul 9, 2021 | News
Plant bugs, a perennial pest of Arkansas cotton, spend much of June and early July feasting on the silk of corn while it’s still green, the plants still weeks from harvest. As seed is set on corn and the silks begin to dry however, plant bugs begin to wonder what else...
by News Release | Jul 7, 2021 | News
Gov. Asa Hutchinson will hold a series of “Community Covid Conversations” to hear first-hand the concerns of Arkansans about COVID-19 and the vaccinations. The Governor will answer questions in the hope of encouraging more Arkansans to receive the...
by Seark Today | Jul 6, 2021 | News
A Lake Village man suspected in a fatal shooting Monday at Lake Village has surrendered. Derrick Wilson, 43, of Lake Village surrendered to local police officers Tuesday following a day-long search, according to State Police. Wilson is suspected in the shooting...
by William Busby | Jul 6, 2021 | Sponsored Posts
Now that we’ve gained at least some space from the COVID-19 pandemic, summer travel is heating up. But while you might be eager to hit the road, you won’t want your investments to take a vacation – you need them to work hard for you consistently. But how can...
by Seark Today | Jul 2, 2021 | News
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has announced his intent pardon a Bradley County man and commute the sentence of a man sentenced to 90 years in prison for drug offenses Drew County. There is a 30-day waiting period to receive public feedback before final action is taken....
by University of Arkansas-Monticello | Jun 30, 2021 | News
For years, the beef cattle herd grazing peacefully at the University of Arkansas at Monticello has been a roadside fixture. Now, passersby on U.S. 425 will see something new in the pasture: nearly two dozen Katahdin sheep. The first dozen sheep arrived June 24...
by News Release | Jun 30, 2021 | Sponsored Posts
Ashley County Medical Center has received the highest patient rating for its hospital and home health services from the Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services. Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) independently conducts annual surveys based on patient...
by Seark Today | Jun 29, 2021 | News
A Drew County man is being held on a $100,000 bond for allegedly holding his mother at gunpoint at her home and refusing to allow her to leave, according to a news release from the Drew County Sheriff’s Office. Jared Meyer, 34, likely will be charged with...
by News Release | Jun 29, 2021 | News
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday discussed the continued need for vaccines, the Delta variant of COVID-19, precautions for July 4, the request to send Arkansas State Troopers to assist at the nation’s southern border, and the California ban on taxpayer-funded...
by News Release | Jun 28, 2021 | News, Politics
Jim Wells has announced his candidacy for Ashley County Judge. He is seeking the Republican nomination. Wells, an Ashley County native and resident of the Promise Land community, says he will focus on creating new sources of revenue to provide opportunities for...
by U of A System Division of Agriculture | Jun 28, 2021 | News
Brandon Bennett knew from his earliest days what he wanted to do with his life. Bennett, who grew up in the Independence County community of Charlotte, Arkansas, is among the four students recruited for a unique graduate certificate program being offered...
by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission | Jun 28, 2021 | News
Commissioners with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission unanimously voted to approve Austin Booth, a native of Scott, to become the agency’s 19th director in its 106-year history. He will replace Director Pat Fitts when he retires from the agency June 30....
by William Busby | Jun 28, 2021 | Sponsored Posts
Independence Day is almost here. And as we make progress in moving past the COVID-19 pandemic, more of us will be able to enjoy Fourth of July activities. However you observe the holiday, it’s important to recognize all the liberties we enjoy in this country....
by News Release | Jun 24, 2021 | News
The state Medical Examiner has identified the human remains discovered earlier this week in Eudora. The decomposed body of Michael Calloway, 29, of Oak Grove, Louisiana was found inside a house at 2230 North Main Street in Eudora. Calloway had been reported as a...
