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UAM Barrel Racer lands, “Heart of a Champion” Acting Gig – Video

March 3rd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

Morgan Harrington, a fifth-year college rodeo competitor and biochemistry graduate student at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, has always been a fierce competitor. She has battled the stopwatch as a barrel racer and breakaway roper, winning first-place buckles and trophies by competing against other rodeo riders on the circuit. She is always pushing herself to be the best and her hard work paid off in an unexpected way when she was recently offered the chance to audition for a rodeo-themed movie to be filmed near Dallas. In 2022, she found herself competing against 22,000 young women, all auditioning for the same role in a barrel racing-rodeo movie. The resulting movie, “Heart of a Champion,” was released in February, with Morgan playing a supporting role. Read the rest of this entry »

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Commercial Bank

March 3rd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

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GymGoats are State Champs!!

March 3rd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

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Seark Miracle League Spring 2023 Registration Now Open

March 3rd, 2023 by AJ Huffman

Spring baseball is finally here. We are looking forward to an awesome season.

Registration is now open! You can register online at www.SearkMiracleLeague.com . March 20th is the deadline to guarantee a jersey.

Spring ball has been sponsored by a friend of the Miracle League and is FREE for the athletes this season.

Miracle League removes the barriers that keep children and adults with mental and physical disabilities off the baseball field and lets them experience the joy of America’s favorite pastime. Any individual 4 years of age or older that has a disability can play Miracle League Baseball.

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Bingo, Tonight

March 3rd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

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Desha County Election of Conservation District Directors, March 7

March 3rd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

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Notice to Drew County Bidders

March 3rd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

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Boozman & Westerman Visit UAM, Discuss Farm Bill – Video

March 2nd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

The University of Arkansas at Monticello’s Agriculture auditorium was near capacity, last week, as farmers, business people, bankers, educators, and other stakeholders gathered for a listening session on the 2023 Farm Bill. The session aimed to allow the public to air their views and provide input on what should be included in the new farm legislation. The listening session featured United States Senator John Boozman and Representative Bruce Westerman, who listened to the seven panelists discuss their views on various topics, including crop insurance, conservation programs, rural development, agricultural research, and nutrition assistance programs. Much of the meeting was filled with the audience’s suggestions for the Farm Bill.

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Pomeroy’s Hometown Ace

March 2nd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

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Thursday Forecast.

March 2nd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

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Ryburn Motor Company

March 2nd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

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PIRATES HEADED TO STATE THURSDAY 2:30 VS BERGMAN @ LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL

March 2nd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

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Drew County Cooperative Extension To Conduct Brucellosis Vaccinations, Monday March 13th.

March 2nd, 2023 by Drew County Offices

Brian Gibson, Livestock and Poultry Commission Inspector, will be conducting Brucellosis vaccinations on Monday March 13th. For planning purposes, please contact my office at 870-460- 6270 with the number of heifers from 4-12 months of age that you would like vaccinated. Be sure

to give your name, address with the location of cattle, and your phone number.

The deadline for sign-up is Friday March 10th. I will call you with an estimated time of arrival on the morning of March 13th. Please remember that adequate cattle handling facilities are required.

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Taryn Wigley Appointed City Clerk –

March 1st, 2023 by Joe Burgess

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Wet Road Crash, Friday.

March 1st, 2023 by Joe Burgess

The driver of this GMC Yukon was traveling between Monticello and Mcgehee, Friday, around 10:30 AM, when they lost control of the vehicle in the wet roads near the Tillar turn, at 277/278.