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Weevils defeat Arkansas Tech 8-5 to win GAC Championship
The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils finished the regular season in a three-way tie for the Great American Conference Championship of Harding and Arkansas Tech and after comparing the record against the next highest ranked conference finisher, Henderson State, the Boll Weevils became the number one seed heading into the GAC Championship Tournament.
Food stamp recipients in Scott County say they have gone weeks without benefits due to backlog
WALDRON, Ark. — Households are required to renew their SNAP certification every six to 12 months, according to the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS). One Waldron family says even though they've followed all the right steps, DHS isn't holding up their end of the bargain. "What has happened...
The Latest in Ola: A Moratorium, Retail Space & New Subdivisions.
What’s the latest updates in Ola? Commissioner Anglyn introduced a moratorium for the Timber Ridge area, a project first proposed in 2021 is now looking to add retail space, and various new subdivisions are under construction. The county adopted the Timber Ridge moratorium so it can complete a master...
Clarksville police officer goes above and beyond
CLARKSVILLE, Ark. — The Clarksville Police Department gave one of its officers a shoutout for going above and beyond in the community. Officer Devin Brown was observed by a bystander helping out a boy on a hot day. "Giving props where it's due!" the Facebook post read. The officer...
Couple graduates from Arkansas Tech at same time as their kids
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark.- Two graduates from Arkansas Tech University share their experience working together as parents to complete their degrees while also helping their family add two more high school graduates to their bunch. “I wanted our kids to see you can set goals in life, and no matter what happens...
Byrd Earns first GAC Pitcher of the Week honor
We apologize that we are a bit behind on getting this published to our readers, but former Warren Lumberjack Baseball standout Payton Byrd was named the GAC Pitcher of the Week in late April. The following is a press release from Henderson State:
Report released on 82-year-old struck, killed by vehicle in Logan County
BOONEVILLE, Ark. — A Booneville man was struck and killed by a vehicle in April, according to a new report. The report, released by the Department of Public Safety (DPS), says that 82-year-old William Carpenter was hit by a vehicle on April 6 at around 8:16 p.m. Carpenter was...
Couple graduates from Arkansas Tech at the same time as their kids
Two graduates from Arkansas Tech University share their experience working together as parents to complete their degrees while also helping their family add two more high school graduates to their bunch.
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