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Jonquil Festival
The 2023 Jonquil Festival, the 55th annual one, benefitted from sunny skies although temperatures were a bit on the chilly side. A large crowd came out over the three days to enjoy music, food, arts […]
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SAU names 2023 Hallman Scholarship inductees
The Southern Arkansas University Hallman Scholarship has been awarded to four promising 2023 freshmen women. Funded by SAU Foundation’s Cinda Hallman Scholarship Endowment, the Hallman Scholarship provides scholarships for incoming freshman women in the College […]
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Fair Hills VFD acquires tanker truck
The Fair Hills Fire Department in Nevada County received a 2022 International Tanker from the Rural Fire Protection program on March 16th. Pictured are Fire Chief Austin Beavers and Captain Joey Beavers. Arkansas Forestry Commission […]
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Voter fraud bills approved
LITTLE ROCK – The legislature has advanced a long list of bills to prevent voter fraud and protect the integrity of elections. Both the Senate and the House of Representatives have passed HB 1510 to […]
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Master Gardeners’ Plant Show April 15
PRESCOTT – April 15 will be something different from tax day in Prescott. The Nevada County Master Gardeners will be hosting the 13th Annual Garden Show and Plant Sale at the Barn at Willow Oak […]
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Livestock report
Livestock Weighted Average Report for 3/16/2023 – Final Thu Mar 16, 2023 Last Year 695 610(87.8%) 75(10.8%) 10(1.4%) AUCTION Total Receipts: Feeder Cattle: Slaughter Cattle: Replacement Cattle: This Week 1,087 871(80.1%) 156(14.4%) 60(5.5%) Last […]
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Tractor-Trailer Overturns On North Hervey Near I-30
A tractor-trailer overturned on North Hervey adjacent to the bridge over I-30 Friday about 12:30pm. The vehicle lost its load. These pictures were taken as the last part of the cargo was retrieved and removed. […]
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Hope School Board
The Hope School Board met Thursday (3/16) for their March meeting. Dr Johnathon Crossley cordially greeted those in attendance. Mrs Linda Haynes called the meeting to order. Dr. Crossley rapidly presented his superintendent’s report which […]
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Arbor Day plans set
PRESCOTT – Each year, the city of Prescott participates in an Arbor Day event. This year’s event a tree planting at the walking trail, by the Nevada County Health Unit, will be done on March […]
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SARA internship summer position
WASHINGTON – This summer, history lovers have the opportunity to work with the Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives in Washington and learn all about the archival process! Duties Interns will gain experience arranging, describing and preserving […]
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Outdoor Recreation Grant awards for area
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism is awarding $6.489 million in Outdoor Recreation Grants to projects within 35 counties across the state. The grants fall into two categories: Facilities for […]
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Ozan receives water loan
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission approved $1,078,415 for five water and wastewater projects serving more than 1,278 Arkansans. The projects include one in the area: City of Ozan, Hempstead […]