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While the COVID pandemic hasn’t been declared over — and the state is actually seeing the biggest rise in new cases in three months — Ashley County’s active case count has remained in single digits in recent weeks.
Ashley County’s central government is set to receive nearly $4 million in federal funds.
Members of Hamburg Economic Development Team told Ashley County Quorum Court that they want to use a county-owned building to house a health center for the eastern end of the county, but the process can’t move forward without a nod from Little Rock.
Want to go on a field trip and dream about the future of Hamburg’s parks?
The Fountain Hill water system was temporarily disabled this week after what has been characterized as a major leak disrupted the system.
Two unsuccessful attempts to get the superintendent’s recommendation approved means that who will lead the Hamburg School District’s athletic program next year is still in question.
Hamburg voters begin the process of choosing their next mayor this week.
Hamburg City Council voted May 24 to purchase approximately $8,000 worth of computers and equipment to update systems in city hall.
Though their senior year wasn’t what they had envisioned, Hamburg High School’s class of 2021 graduated Friday night surrounded by stands of family and friends.
Milo’s volunteer fire department received one of 96 Wildfire Suppression Kits issued through the Rural Fire Protection program, managed by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division.
Tenth Judicial District Circuit Judge Sam Pope correctly decided that the failure to pay the fines, penalties and costs assessed justified the revocation of a suspended sentence given to a drug violator, the Arkansas Court of Appeals decided in an opinion issued on Wednesday, May 19.
The consumer price index rose 0.8 percent between March and April, the highest single-month increase since June 2009, as well as its highest year-over-year increase — 4.2 percent — since September 2008.
State and local law enforcement officers across Arkansas are sending a reminder: Drivers who aren’t already in the habit of using a seat belt need to start. Without it, drivers will be stopped and ticketed. Much worse, someone not buckled-up stands a greater chance of losing their life in a …
The sixth University of Arkansas at Monticello Kids’ University will be held July 12-15. The summer enrichment program carries out a mission of serving capable and motivated students who are entering first through sixth grades in the fall. The day camp aims to cultivate new interests, expand…
A COVID-19 vaccination clinic is planned for May 21 at both Health Units in Ashley County.
Ashley County is building bridges this year.
Farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers can now nominate eligible candidates to serve on the Farm Service Agency County Committee. While the nomination period runs from June 15 through Aug. 2, nominations can be taken now.
Members of the Crossett Area Chamber of Commerce gathered Tuesday, April 27 for the Chamber’s 69th annual awards banquet.
Hamburg City Council voted Monday, April 26 to condemn several structures that they declared a nuisance to public health or safety.
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The community celebrates the 50th annual Armadillo Festival Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April 29 - May 1, with games, rides, and tournaments for all ages. The event had to be canceled last year during the COVID-19 pandemic, but crowds returned last weekend eager to enjoy the togetherness…
The World Famous Armadillo Festival returns this week and while it will be the 51st year since the founding 1970 happening, pandemic precautions last year mean this will be celebrated as the 50th event!
Arkansas Secretary of Education Johnny Key addressed a group of teachers and administrators at Hamburg High School on Monday during a celebration event marking the completion of a three-year Professional Learning Community (PLC) program at Hamburg High School.
The Arkansas Court of Appeals reversed the guilty verdict and ordered a new trial in the case of Erskine Flamer Jr., who had been convicted of the second degree murder of Deunte Stanley and tampering with physical evidence. An Ashley County Circuit Court jury set the penalty at 50 years in p…
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The grounds at Ashley County’s museum in Hamburg offer dual climates as sunshine allows flowering bushes to bloom even while trees provide shade to those seeking a moment of rest and tranquility by way of the organization’s front benches.
Glen D. Lawson has removed himself from the race for Hamburg’s next mayor.
Arkansans are being encouraged to clean out their medicine cabinets and bring any unused or expired medications to one of the state’s more than 250 Prescription Drug Take Back Day drop-off locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 24.
Health concerns were cited by two Crossett School District affiliates Monday night as they each announced their plans to leave.
Drivers are noticing higher prices at the pump thanks to weather-related production disruptions, according to an analysis published Friday by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has identified The Natural State’s first positive case of a fatal rabbit disease in a domestic rabbit in northeast Arkansas.
Approximately 25 percent of children in Arkansas suffer from abuse, yet many of them are suffering in silence. April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, held to shine a spotlight on abuses that often go unseen or without intervention.
Governor Asa Hutchinson said Monday that the Arkansas Department of Health had reported 69 new cases of COVID-19 within the state. This put the number of active cases at 1,640 with 156 hospitalized, which was down seven from Sunday. Of those hospitalized, 17 were on ventilators, which was un…
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Ashley County Library has a new look for the new season with Librarian Holly Gillum announcing the installation of new signage and a even pop of color via bright red geraniums thanks to a Southeast Arkansas Community Foundation grant. (See more on page 2 of this week's edition.)
The Arkansas Court of Appeals, in a decision announced on Wednesday, March 31, affirmed the conviction of Paula Rena Martin, now 40, on six counts of fraudulent use of a credit or debit card, felony theft, second-degree forgery, and computer fraud.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has lifted the statewide mask mandate. He also announced that all Arkansans 16 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Those who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine in Ashley County will now have an opportunity to do so in only one dose.
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The three candidates in the Hamburg mayor’s race drew for ballot positions on March 31.
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced the arrest of court reporter Michael Ashcraft, an Arkansas State employee.
The Hamburg City Council voted March 22 to put the local baseball and softball leagues back in the city budget.
The number of COVID-19 cases in Ashley County appear to be holding near-steady over the past two weeks, but the county hospital is planning a community vaccination clinic in an effort to push the trend of the virus’s spread into negative territory.
At least two people are now in the race for the Hamburg Mayor’s office.
Early planting appears to be making a return to Arkansas in 2021.
COVID-19 cases are on the decline in the region, and more people than ever are eligible for vaccines.
Governor Asa Hutchinson, after consultation with the legislative leadership, has extended the deadline for filing state individual income tax until May 17, 2021, to coincide with the extended federal deadline.
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With the youth turkey hunt one month away and regular turkey season beginning nine days later, many hunters are dusting off their shotguns and brushing up on their calling. Seasoned veterans of the turkey woods also have their eyes glued to aerial images right now, looking for the most likel…
The members of Ashley County Quorum Court were told this month that a private company is no longer used to handle the district court’s probation funds.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced the availability of a Draft Compatibility Determination for commercial fishing within Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Monday that all people eligible for vaccinations in the Phase 1B cohort could receive them.
Arkansas 4-H is hoping you’ll help the educational program on the most green-intensive day of the year: St. Patrick’s Day.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service is accepting Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) renewal applications through March 31.
President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin held their first face-to-face meetings in Geneva. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports.
Former national security adviser John Bolton's book is full of troubling allegations against President Donald Trump. White House officials have been in a battle for months against Bolton to block the book from publishing. CNN's Sara Murray reports.
While the COVID pandemic hasn’t been declared over — and the state is actually seeing the biggest rise in new cases in three months — Ashley County’s active case count has remained in single digits in recent weeks.
Ashley County’s central government is set to receive nearly $4 million in federal funds.
Members of Hamburg Economic Development Team told Ashley County Quorum Court that they want to use a county-owned building to house a health center for the eastern end of the county, but the process can’t move forward without a nod from Little Rock.
