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Life Readiness Program Underway on Tuesdays

Friday, August 17 by Greg

A Life Readiness Program is currently underway every Tuesday at 6:00pm. The program offers personal development classes and workshops. The life classes focus on developing critical life and job skills.This location is Unity Christian Fellowship Church at 2712 South Bay Street in Pine Bluff,... Read More.

Watson Chapel Water Association Increases Sanitation and Garbage Collection Fees

Friday, August 17 by Greg

Residents who receive services from the Watson Chapel Water will start paying more for sanitation and garbage collections. The rate increase from .79 cents per month to $1.25 per month is effective immediately. This is an increase of .46 cents for each service.This increase... Read More.

Safety Upgrades Installed at Star City Schools

Friday, August 17 by Greg

The Star City School District has made major improvements that will increase the overall safety of students, teachers and staff.Phase I consisted of security camera upgrades that were made during the 2017-2018 school year. The Star City School Board approved Phase II this past... Read More.

Quorum Court Approves Grass Cutting Deal with Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Friday, August 17 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will assume responsibility for cutting grass along the county’s roadways. This decision came as a result of the Quorum Court's recent approval of an ordinance to permit the activity.Without dissent, the county’s legislative body agreed to County Judge Booker... Read More.

Sheridan teacher is one of top four finalist for Arkansas Teacher of the Year

Thursday, August 16 by Greg

Sheridan School Teacher, Candace Wilson is one of the top four finalist for Arkansas's Teacher of the Year! She is a Science Teacher at Sheridan Junior High.

UAM names 2018-19 cheerleaders

Thursday, August 16 by Greg

Fifteen women and three men comprise the 2018-19 cheerleading squad at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.Pictured above (first row, from left) Makenzie Smith, a junior education major from Beebe, Denisha Stallings, a sophomore nursing major from Warren, Krista Sparks, a sophomore exercise science major... Read More.

Car Collides with Power Pole, Driver Airlifted

Thursday, August 16 by Greg

At approximately 7:15 PM Tuesday, the driver of this Ford 4 door, traveling east on Knight Ave., crossed over 7th Street in Wilmar, striking a power pole.DCSO, ASP, Entergy and SEEMS responded.The driver was transported to Drew Memorial Hospital, to be airlifted north, for... Read More.

2018 Drew County Fair and Parade

Thursday, August 16 by Greg

Help kick off Drew County Fair week by entering a float in the Fair Parade! The parade will take place on Tuesday, September 18, beginning at 5:00 p.m.,with lineup starting along North Main Street in downtown Monticello. The parade is free and open to anyone who... Read More.

Historic Home Tour at Pine Bluff

Thursday, August 16 by Greg

The Richard and Lynne Smart House at 710 West 46th Avenue in Pine Bluff is on a tour of homes observing Mid-Century Modern architecture, sponsored by Preserve Arkansas. The tour will be held from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 8th.Guests will start at... Read More.

Arkansas Among States Being Monitored by CDC on Measles Outbreak

Thursday, August 16 by Greg

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Arkansas is among 21 states where a measles outbreak is being monitored by the Centers for Disease Control.From January 1 to July 14, 2018, 107 people from the affected states were reported to have measles.Along with Arkansas, other states being monitored at... Read More.

St. James UMC Plans Back-to-School Event

Thursday, August 16 by Greg

St. James United Methodist Church, located at 900 North University Drive in Pine Bluff, will host a back-to-school bash on Sunday, August 26th. This event will begin at 10:00am.The community is invited to join in the fun, fellowship and free food.

Free Rain Garden Workshop Set; Volunteers Needed

Thursday, August 16 by Greg

The Southeast Arkansas Stormwater Education Program is seeking volunteers to assist with a rain garden maintenance workshop on Wednesday, August 22nd.This event will take place from 8:30 to 10:30am at Liberty Utilities, 1100 State Street in Pine Bluff. The workshop will include an overview... Read More.