The U.S. Economic Development Administration awarded $1.85 million for a new water well tied to Weyerhaeuser's Monticello project. The Intermodal Authority is taking engineering bids through Oct. 30, with completion aimed at April 2027.
The Social Security Administration set the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment at 3.6 percent. Nearly 72 million beneficiaries see the raise in January payments; SSI increases start Dec. 31, 2026.
Mayor Crystal Marshall says Shaquille Thompson is Crossett's new police chief after serving as interim chief, assistant chief, lieutenant, detective and patrol officer.
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly issued a preliminary injunction barring the White House from enforcing its press pass ban on three outlets while their First Amendment lawsuit proceeds.
The Consumer Price Index rose 3.7% over the year ending in September, up from 3.4% in August, as gasoline prices climbed 9.1% in one month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Monticello High School's boys golf team finished second at the Class 4A state tournament in Harrison, and Parker Hill earned All-State honors. Warren's Rett McGaha placed fourth individually.
The Department of Homeland Security is shortening from 30 days to 10 the window refugees have to answer a notice that their legal status may be terminated, Fox News reported. The rule takes effect Wednesday.
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