ARDOT: Hwy 167B (S. West Ave.) in El Dorado closes Dec. 29–30
EL DORADO — Highway 167B (South West Avenue) between West Wesson Street and Highway 82B (West Hillsboro Street) was scheduled to close around the clock from 7 a.m. Monday, Dec.…
Amanda Smith named dean of UAM School of Nursing
MONTICELLO — Amanda Smith, assistant professor of nursing at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, has been named dean of the UAM School of Nursing, effective December 16, 2025. She…
Dumas swears in youth council members at Dec. 8 meeting
DUMAS — The Dumas City Council opened its Dec. 8, 2025, meeting by swearing in a new youth council, according to city-submitted information published by The Dumas Clarion. Tirah McGehee,…
UAM clears HLC path for Ph.D. in forest resources
MONTICELLO — The University of Arkansas at Monticello is set to offer a Ph.D. in forest resources in the spring 2026 semester, following recent approval from the Higher Learning Commission…
SEARK FFA chapters pack UAM for Pine Tree leadership contests
MONTICELLO — More than 100 FFA members from Crossett, Drew Central, Hamburg, Hermitage, Lake Village, McGehee, Star City and White Hall competed in Pine Tree Subarea Leadership Development Events at…
ALETA Class 2025-C graduates; Star City, El Dorado, Warren, Monticello, Crossett cadets included
EAST CAMDEN — Fifty-seven cadets from 38 agencies graduated Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy Class 2025-C on Nov. 21, 2025, the Division of Law Enforcement Standards and Training said in…
Bradley County voters reject both jail sales-tax measures
WARREN — Bradley County voters on Nov. 18, 2025, rejected both sales-tax questions tied to a proposed new jail and sheriff’s complex, according to precinct returns reported that night. A…