by News Release | Dec 6, 2021 | News
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has called members of the 93rd General Assembly into a special legislative session to consider a tax reduction package and seven other bills. The session will begin Tuesday at 10 a.m. The proposed tax cut bill would lower the top tax rate for...
by Seark Today | Dec 3, 2021 | News, Sports
2021 Football Scores — Week 14: • Joe T Robinson 43 – Warren 13 • Prescott 36 – McGehee 14 • Fordyce 7 – Clarendon 6
by Seark Today | Dec 3, 2021 | Events, News
The Bradley County Christmas Parade will be held Friday, December 10 at 5:30 p.m. Santa will participate in the parade and will attend the Christmas Market on Main Saturday, December 11 from 9 a.m. until noon. Cash prizes for winning parade floats will be...
by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission | Dec 2, 2021 | Events, News
The first segment of Arkansas’s regular duck season has come to a close. But that doesn’t mean all of the shooting has stopped. Thanks to special rules enacted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, duck hunters 15 and...
by News Release | Dec 1, 2021 | Events, News
The Southeast Arkansas Concert Association will present a live performance of Christmas Around the World by the West Edge String Quartet on December 7 at the University of Arkansas at Monticello Fine Arts Center. The award-winning Christmas album will be...
by News Release | Dec 1, 2021 | News
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday that a special session to discuss a proposed tax reduction bill and other issues will begin on December 7. “I spoke today with both the Speaker of the House and Senate Pro Tem and they confirmed that we have more than a...
by Seark Today | Nov 30, 2021 | News
A Monticello man died Monday as a result of injuries sustained on November 19 when the motorcycle he was operating was struck by a car. Britt Eubank, 66, of Monticello was traveling west on a 2009 Yamaha on U.S. 278 East near Jenkins Store before stopping for traffic...
by Seark Today | Nov 30, 2021 | Events, News
Area veterans will observe the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7 with a Southeast Regional Veterans Fair and Pearl Harbor Day recognition in Monticello at the VFW/American Legion Hall, also known as the Miles-Foss VFW Post. A...
by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission | Nov 27, 2021 | News
After two years of drawdowns and construction work, the city of Monticello was able to close the gates at its namesake lake in Drew County last week, hoping to see the fish and recreational opportunities in the reservoir flourish again once the lake refills. It...
by News Release | Nov 26, 2021 | News
State Police special agents are investigating the early Friday morning shooting death of a man in Dumas. At 1:15 a.m. Friday, Dumas Police officers received a report of gunfire at a Dumas residence on South Beech Street. Upon arrival, the officers found a...
by Seark Today | Nov 26, 2021 | News, Sports
2021 Football Scores — Week 13: • Warren 36 – Stuttgart 29 • Arkadelphia 49 – Crossett 21 • McGehee 38 – Hoxie 21 • Fordyce 30 – Magnet Cove 29
by Seark Today | Nov 26, 2021 | News
Two people died Thursday in two-vehicle collision in Lake Village. The driver of a northbound 2001 Peterbilt was making a left turn (with a green arrow) off of U.S. 65 and onto U.S. 82, according to a preliminary Arkansas State Police report. Karena M. Everett,...
by News Release | Nov 23, 2021 | News
Gov. Asa Hutchinson is encouraging Arkansans to be cautious during the holidays with the reminder that the 2020 holiday season produced a surge in COVID-19 cases. “COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise. Compared with last week, we have over 900 more active...
by Seark Today | Nov 23, 2021 | News
Brendan Spaulding, a 2021 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Monticello, recently served as intern in Sen. John Boozman’s office in Washington. While in Washington, Spaulding worked on projects to recognize Arkansas veterans, attended speaking events,...
by Seark Today | Nov 19, 2021 | News, Sports
2021 Football Scores — Week 12: • Crossett 44 – Ozark 20 • Warren 35 – Trumann 7 • McGehee 68 – Melbourne 28 • Harding Academy 48 – Rison 20 • Fordyce 42 – Hector 7 ...
by News Release | Nov 18, 2021 | News
State Sen. Ben Gilmore, Republican and long-time resident of Crossett, has announced his intention to seek re-election to the Arkansas State Senate. Sen. Gilmore was first elected to his seat in 2020 and currently represents Senate District 26, which includes...
by News Release | Nov 17, 2021 | News
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $20,482,208 to the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism to construct the final 13.4-mile section of the Delta Heritage Trail in southeast Arkansas trail through its Rebuilding American Infrastructure with...
by News Release | Nov 15, 2021 | News
Arkansas is changing its Covid-19 vaccination policy to make the booster shot more available, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Monday during his weekly press briefing. “We want more people to get the booster shot,” Hutchinson said. “The federal policy...
by William Busby | Nov 15, 2021 | Sponsored Posts
When you and your life partner work together to achieve your important long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement lifestyle, the experience can be greatly rewarding. However, your success will require commitment and discipline. So, what steps should you...
by UAM Athletics | Nov 13, 2021 | News, Sports
The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team won the Battle of the Timberlands dominating Southern Arkansas University 73-37 in Saturday’s road game and final game of the season. UAM finished the 2021 season 5-6 in the Great American Conference, while...
by Seark Today | Nov 12, 2021 | News, Sports
2021 Football Scores — Week 11: • Crossett 49 – Pottsville 7 • Stuttgart 42 – Monticello 7 • Batesville Southside 28 – Star City 24 • Malvern 28 – DeWitt 20 • McGehee 60 – Walnut Ridge 12 • Prescott 56 – Lake Village 14 • Rison 48...
by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission | Nov 10, 2021 | News
Deer are on the move in The Natural State. That means hunters and motorists in Arkansas should keep a watchful eye out, particularly at dawn and dusk. In addition to the increased deer activity, the shortened days place rush hour during the peak times of day...
by News Release | Nov 10, 2021 | News
Timothy Kessler has announced the release of his nonfiction crime thriller, “Death Of The Blue Light Rapist.” The full-length novel tells the true story of the infamous serial rapist case that terrorized a large portion of Arkansas, starting with an attack reported...
by Seark Today | Nov 10, 2021 | News
A Crossett man is among the Arkansas residents Gov. Asa Hutchinson recently appointed to state boards, commissions and other positions. Darrell Loveless of Crossett was appointed to the Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission. His appointment expires on January 14, 2031. He...
by News Release | Nov 9, 2021 | News
Suzi Davis, an art teacher at Jimmy Brown Elementary School, and Nickie Owens, an art teacher at Woodlawn High School, were recently named art teachers of the year at the annual Arkansas Art Educators fall conference. Davis was named 2021 Arkansas Elementary...
by University of Arkansas-Monticello | Nov 9, 2021 | News
The University of Arkansas at Monticello recognizes the importance of a tree. It is home to the state’s only college forestry program, and much of southeast Arkansas’ economy is dependent on the forest and timber industry. So it should come as no...
by William Busby | Nov 8, 2021 | Sponsored Posts
On Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who have served in our armed forces. If you’ve recently separated or retired from the military, or you will be leaving soon, you can be proud of the service you’ve provided to your country. But once you’re a veteran,...
by UAM Athletics | Nov 7, 2021 | News, Sports
The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team lost their final home game of the season to East Central University, 35-10. UAM moves to 4-6. The Weevils head to Magnolia to take on Southern Arkansas University on Saturday Nov. 13 for their final regular season...
by Seark Today | Nov 5, 2021 | News, Sports
Southeast Arkansas Football Scores – Week 10: • Star City 29 – Crossett 27 • Dewitt 34 – Monticello 19 • Hamburg 27 – Dumas 12 * Warren vs Helena-West Helena. Helena forfeited. Friday • McGehee 42 – Smackover 0 • Rison 60 – Drew...
by Seark Today | Nov 4, 2021 | News
Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he opposes new federal rules aimed at implementing vaccine mandates on employers. “The Biden administration followed through with its promise to impose federal vaccine mandates on businesses, hospitals, and nursing homes,”...
by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission | Nov 3, 2021 | News
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has changed the format of some of its popular permit-drawn waterfowl hunts to increase the opportunity for hunters throughout the state. Nearly all of Arkansas’s famous public waterfowl hunting areas are open to the public during...
by Seark Today | Nov 1, 2021 | News
Trinity Foster, a student a Crossett High School, is one of 62 high school students across the state selected for Sen. John Boozman’s Congressional Youth Cabinet. Sen. Boozman, (R-Arkansas), met with his youth cabinet in Little Rock Friday when he launched the...
by William Busby | Nov 1, 2021 | Sponsored Posts
If you’re going to retire in the next few years, you’ll want to start thinking about making some changes to your investment portfolio. And one area you may want to look at is whatever type of cash account you might have – because, when you’re retired, the amount of...
