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Water levels within the Felsenthal pool will be manipulated to 64 MSL, dropping it one foot lower than the normal level of 65 MSL beginning in July, subject to natural flood events.
Hamburg City Council approved requests regarding local Internet access and possible grant funds during its last meeting.
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2019 rodeo queens Cami Murphy of Hamburg and Jessica Mauser of Crossett lead the parade during their last week as reigning queens before giving up their titles.
As Arkansans prepare for the approaching July 4th Independence Day holiday weekend, many families will include plans to travel across the state for cookouts and the customary summer festivities. However, experience and records tell us, some drivers and their passengers won’t make it to their…
The 72nd Crossett PRCA Rodeo kicks off this week and with the rodeo comes other special events such as the parade and queen contest.
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The mural welcoming visitors to Hamburg is complete after much effort was put into deciding its location and design as well as its actual creation in recent weeks.
Paul W. Keith of Hamburg was sworn in as the president of the Arkansas Bar Association on June 12. The swearing-in ceremony by Chief Justice Dan Kemp took place virtually during the association’s annual meeting virtual conference.
The Ashley County Quorum Court adopted a resolution granting a new Crossett business a tax break opportunity.
The city of Hamburg and one of its local churches is hosting a joint event Thursday at the city square. First United Methodist Church of Hamburg announced last week that there would be a Prayer on the Square community wide event on June 11 at 6 p.m. Pastor Toby Austin said his church is co-h…
Several of the May and June events that were canceled or postponed earlier this year have been put back on the calendar as the state loosens COVID-19 guidelines.
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Precautions to limit the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 have forced Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to cancel the annual fishing derbies held at its five fish hatcheries in June, but anglers throughout the state will still be able to enjoy some quality time chasing catfish. AGFC …
Christopher L. Washington Jr. will continue to serve a total of 40 years in prison after the Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday, May 27, to affirm his conviction on charges of aggravated robbery and theft of property valued at less than $25,000.
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The city of Hamburg remains a desirable place to live, according to Mayor Dane Weindorf. One reason for that is the community’s collaboration to create beauty such as flowers planted around the square in ground plots and sidewalk planters.
Hamburg City Council members approved a $2 garbage rate increase during last week’s meeting. The proposed increase was mentioned during a previous council meeting. Council also discussed bids on the walking trail at Norman Park and on possible street repairs as well as the possibility of upd…
Thanks to a proclamation by Gov. Asa Hutchinson, anyone may fish in Arkansas without a fishing license or trout stamp from noon Friday, June 12, through midnight Sunday night, June 14.
Hamburg High School has announced graduation plans for the 2020 graduating class.
Three more candidates have stepped forward asking voters to consider them to be Crossett’s next elected mayor.
A former Crossett teacher was arrested on Thursday and charged with sexual assault.
A local pastor and the interim mayor have filed with the county clerk’s office, and a Crossett councilman has also indicated he plans to seek to fill the office vacated by late Crossett Mayor Scott McCormick’s death last month.
Each May since 1988, National Foster Care Month has raised awareness of the needs of children and teens in foster care across Arkansas.
Gov Asa. Hutchinson announced last week that churches can begin meeting in person again, though he said they should follow social distancing guidelines and continue offering online services for those who don’t feel safe to attend.
Arkansas Rural Health Partnership was one of nine entities awarded additional grants from The Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas in its Rapid-Response COVID-19 Relief program, which will provide up to $1.7 million in grants to organizations in Arkansas working to prevent the …
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Hamburg Mayor Dane Weindorf said having a baseball and softball season is important for the City of Hamburg and he wants to make it happen.
Crossett City Council set the special election to fill the remainder of late Mayor Scott McCormick’s term for Aug. 11 during a special meeting the afternoon of April 28.
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Local nursing homes are holding parades during the COVID-19 restrictions to allow friends and family of residents as well as people from the community to drive by and wave. Stonegate Villa Health and Rehabilitation Center (pictured) held one last week and Somerset Senior Living in Crossett p…
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has set May 4 as the date he would like to see Arkansas begin to start relaxing some quarantine rules related to COVID-19. He said Monday he would make a decision this week if that would happen.
Georgia Pacific-Crossett announced Thursday that it would be restarting Tissue Machine No. 5 in Crossett and would recall some former employees.
A trailer manufacturing company announced Thursday that it will build a new facility in Crossett and hire 70 workers in the next 24 months.
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After the untimely passing of Mayor Scott McCormick, Crossett City Council called a special meeting Friday to discuss electing a new mayor.
According to a report by Arkansas State Police, Joanna Ward, 30 of Crossett was killed as the result of an automobile accident on April 14.
A Crossett sewer commissioner says it’s important that residents understand what’s on the upcoming ballot in order to prevent sewer rates from going up.
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman, applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for awarding federal funds to health centers across Arkansas to help facilitate the coronavirus res…
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Hamburg Economic Development Team has shared the town mural design with everyone in the community. Members’ intent was for the first mural design to be timeless and classic, yet welcoming. They were inspired by the little town of Laurel, Miss., but were able to add hometown touches. Members …
Arkansas State Police are investigating an alleged hit and run accident that was reported in Ashley County Saturday afternoon. According to Ashley County Sheriff Tommy Sturgeon an incident happened on Highway 133 near the Pine Hill community in which a red pickup truck is said to have hit a …
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Monday that Arkansas schools would be closed through the remainder of the school year.
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The Hamburg Area Chamber of Commerce has decided to postpone the 50th annual World Famous Armadillo Contest.
Ashley County Judge Jim Hudson’s office announced on a social media post Sunday morning that the Arkansas Department of Health had notified the office of a positive case of COVID-19 in Ashley County.
Spring Break came to an end on Monday, but because returning to the actual school building is not an option, students, educators and parents entered their second week of virtual learning.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, in cooperation with Gov. Asa Hutchinson, voted during a specially called meeting last week to waive all fishing license and trout permit requirements for residents and nonresidents starting this weekend at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, March 21 through 11:59 p.m…
Statewide training and certification for private pesticide applicators from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is now available online to help keep farmers on schedule as the planting season approaches.
Two adults arrested in connection to a Jan. 16 murder in Ashley County were formally charged last week with conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery and tampering with evidence.
Ashley County Medical Center is closely monitoring updates related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, working with the Arkansas Department of Health, and staying abreast of information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to an ACMC press release.
The Hamburg elementary robotics team was only one point away from being named the VEX IQ state champions and qualified to compete in the world competition. Three Hamburg elementary students, Hunter Lipsmeyer, Hayley Cossey, and Dalyn Amos of Lion Pride Robotics, started competing with their …
Meals will still be provided to children in Hamburg under the age of 18 even though school will not be in session.
Formal charges were filed last week charging a 16 year old with a murder that happened in January.
A man who was previously convicted of rape and introduction of a controlled substance into the body of another person was arrested last week for internet stalking a child.
A Hamburg man was burned while starting a campfire in his yard over the weekend.
Laurie Bridwell won the District 10, Division 2 circuit judge position after securing 52.3 percent of votes cast in the three candidate race last week.
AUSTIN, Texas - Governor Greg Abbott Saturday announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is distributing a case of the antiviral drug remdesivir to Christus St. Michael Health System in Texarkana. This case has been provided to DSHS through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This is the sixth round of distribution from the federal government. At 448 cases, this is the largest distribution and is enough to treat approximately 1,792 patients. This brings the state total to 1,425 cases distributed since May 12.
As counties reopen for much needed tourism dollars, state health officials urge caution while new Covid-19 cases are on the rise.
Former Republican Communications Director on Capitol Hill Tara Setmayer criticizes President Trump for his divisive behavior and refusal not to wear a mask amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The United States celebrates Independence Day as it grapples with the unrest across the nation over racism and police brutality.
President Donald Trump used the backdrop of Mount Rushmore the night before the Fourth of July to deliver a speech to his base. CNN's Brian Stelter examines the message of his speech.
