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The traveling Think Wood Mobile Exhibit is stopping at University of Arkansas at Monticello as part of a national tour. The stop coincides with a Forestry Open house presented by the UAM College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources. The exhibit, reception, and open house will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25. The interactive exhibit, which debuted this fall at the National Building Museum, showcases the environmental and economic benefits of different softwood lumber and engineered wood products and their many uses in both residential and commercial construction. Think Wood features a variety of interactive elements, props, and models telling the wood story from the forest to the market.

During the Forestry open house, visitors will have an opportunity to tour the Chamberlain Forest Resources Complex, view displays on forestry projects, and visit with faculty and students in the Forestry program. UAM offers the only accredited forestry degree in the state of Arkansas.

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County attorney Cliff Gibson also explained that the Contract calls for the counties, not LaSalle, to provide jail services to state.
He then explained that there are legal remedies to prevent the county from “being on the hook” for state payments, in the case of the state falling behind on prison payments as they have with counties in the past.

MLive attended the first appearance hearing for Roberson, Monday, where his bond was set at (more…)

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This week, the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) made a $2,228,104 investment that will strengthen public infrastructure and train the next generation of workforce to grow the region’s economy and create job. (more…)

VYVE BROADBAND® SIGNS “TUCK-IN” ACQUISITION IN ARKANSAS Continuing the Disciplined Consolidation of Non-Urban Markets,                                                        

Vyve Broadbandrecently signed an agreement to purchase the assets of Community Communications Company, whose system complements the Company’s existing footprint in Arkansas.  The acquisition of systems in Monticello, Wilmar, Warren, and the surrounding communities will increase homes passed by approximately 10,000. (more…)

Supreme Lending was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in Arkansas. This seventh
annual program was created by Arkansas Business and Best Companies Group. This survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in Arkansas, benefiting the state’s economy, workforce and businesses. The list is made up of 46 companies. Supreme Lending has been named one of this year’s Best Places to Work in Arkansas. (more…)

Duck Commanders very own John Godwin is the newest addition to the SeaArk Boats Pro Staff Team.

John grew up hunting deer with his father, but once introduced to the world of duck hunting, he became captivated. John has worked for Duck Commander since 2002 building duck calls, managing supplies, and overseeing the shipping department. During duck season, however, Johns main title is decoy technician.

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Citizens Bank continues to expand its commitment to Southeast Arkansas with a new location that will soon be under construction at Monticello, according to Chris Lampkin, Citizens Bank’s Market President for Southeast Arkansas. (more…)

Over the past nine days more than 100 Correct Craft employees (including five from SeaArk Boats) from around the country travelled to Merced, California, to serve in  the home town of Correct Craft companies Centurion Boats and Supreme Boats. (more…)

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