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Nominations sought for Citizen, Hero

January 20, 2021 Admin101 Comments Off on Nominations sought for Citizen, Hero
PRESCOTT – While no date has been set for the 2021 Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce, nominations are being sought for Citizen of the Year and Hometown Hero. Jamie Hillery, executive director of the Chamber, […]
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COVID-19 hits NC courthouse

January 19, 2021 Admin101 Comments Off on COVID-19 hits NC courthouse
PRESCOTT – Access to the Nevada County Courthouse will be limited until further notice. Several elected officials and staff members have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Nevada County Judge Mark Glass.  Those needing to […]
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OBU Combines Commencements

January 18, 2021 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off on OBU Combines Commencements
(Image by Andy Henderson) ARKADELPHIA – Ouachita Baptist University celebrated 309 graduates from the classes of 2019 and 2020 during its 133nd commencement ceremony in December. The ceremony, which was rescheduled from its original date […]
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General Assembly officially convenes

January 16, 2021 submitted Comments Off on General Assembly officially convenes
LITTLE ROCK – The 93rd General Assembly convened with a traditional day of swearing in ceremonies for new members, followed by the governor’s speech in a joint session of the legislature. Then lawmakers immediately got […]
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Livestock report

January 16, 2021 Admin101 Comments Off on Livestock report
FEEDER CATTLESTEERS – Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt)HeadWt RangeAvg WtPrice RangeAvg Price2330-340335175.00-180.00177.46 10355-395375168.00-180.00174.88 24400-445427160.00-178.00170.58 3445445178.00178.00 Value Added15455-490474155.00-165.00159.20 18460-490479165.00-178.00169.55 Value Added10500-545524140.00-160.00150.23 21500-535520158.00-170.00164.64 Value Added16550-595573131.00-148.00139.14 21555-585570151.00-160.00155.96 Value Added11600-645623125.00-138.00130.80 23605-630623136.00-144.00139.84 Value Added10655-690669122.00-137.00128.46 9655-692685132.00-141.00137.00 Value […]
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Sales tax collection down in 2020

January 15, 2021 Admin101 Comments Off on Sales tax collection down in 2020
PRESCOTT – COVID-19 had an adverse affect on sales tax collection in Prescott and Nevada County in 2020. According to a report from the Prescott-Nevada County Economic Development Office, sales tax collection was down in […]
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Foundation scholarships available, apply now

January 15, 2021 submitted Comments Off on Foundation scholarships available, apply now
HOPE – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation provides over 120 privately funded scholarships to UAHT students in all areas of study. The deadline to apply for spring semester Foundation scholarships is Monday, February 15, […]
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Covid closes Nevada County Courthouse

January 14, 2021 Admin101 Comments Off on Covid closes Nevada County Courthouse
PRESCOTT – A Nevada County Courthouse employee has tested positive for COVID-19. Because of this, the courthouse will be closed until Tuesday morning. Nevada County Judge Mark Glass has contacted a company to clean the […]
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NES honor roll

January 14, 2021 submitted Comments Off on NES honor roll
Nevada Elementary School Honor Roll Second Nine Weeks All “A” Honor Roll Kindergarten: A’Riyah Baker, A’mina Blakely, Lennox Chan, Erix Delgado, Alex Leon, Evalynn Lewis, Aliviah McElroy, John Thomas, and Dominik Vermillion First Grade: Tristan […]