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PES bids come in over budget

PRESCOTT – Bids for the new elementary school have come in higher than expected. This is what the Prescott School Board was told at its September meeting Thursday night. Robert Poole, superintendent, said the district […]
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SAU waiving ACT, SAT scores for freshmen

MAGNOLIA — Southern Arkansas University will continue to waive the ACT and SAT composite score requirements for freshman admissions through fall 2021 entrance. “Even though testing sites are beginning to reopen, it is for limited […]
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Paying property tax helps everyone

LITTLE ROCK – You’ve probably already seen reminders of the upcoming deadline for property taxes. But why does it matter? Property taxes affect your county, but failure to pay them? That affects your own finances. […]
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SAU offers new grad program for educators

MAGNOLIA – Southern Arkansas University’s College of Education is now offering an exciting new graduate program for P-12 educators. Unlike other advanced degrees offered for educators, this program will provide teachers the opportunity to enhance teaching […]
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Horatio game cancelled

PRESCOTT – Prescott football games scheduled for this week have been cancelled. There will be no football games or practices this week. We will resume football activities the week of September 28. Our kids health […]
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Kiwanis club raffling rifle

PRESCOTT – Prescott’s Kiwanis Club is raffling off a Savage AXIS .380 rifle. Tickets are $10 each or three for $25. Tickets are available from any club member, McKenzie, Vasser  and Barber, Bank of Delight […]
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County GOP meets

PRESCOTT – Nevada County’s Republican Committee met at the Nevada County Library on Sept. 15 with Iverson Jackson the featured speaker. Jackson, a candidate for state party chair, wants to have an outreach to those […]
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Rifle raffle at fall fest

PRESCOTT – A Savage.308 rifle will be raffled off as part of the 2020 Fall Festival. The rifle was donated by Lawrence Roofing and Home Improvement and is valued at $480. Tickets are $5 each […]
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Rodeo enjoyed by all

PRESCOTT – Claira Morris, an 11-year-old trick rider, kept the crowd at the Nevada County Fair Rodeo entertained Saturday night with her acrobatics on horseback. Morris opened the show parading around the arena with the […]