The Arkansas Department of Health “Rules Pertaining to Food Establishments,” effective September 7, 2019 indicates that any establishment serving food will be required to have “at least one supervisory employee who has Certified Food Manager training,” to ensure that someone with food safety knowledge is employed at every facility. Food establishments have already been made aware that they are required to receive said training by September 7, 2020.

Ashley County Cooperative Extension Service will make this training available to your Food Managers in Ashley County and surrounding areas. The two day training will yield 10 hours credit.

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As part of National Rural Health Day, Delta Memorial Hospital today announced it has been recognized by The Chartis Center of Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in Quality.  (more…)

The local chapters of the VFW and American Legion invite all local residents to their annual Veterans Day service, Monday, at the Drew County Courthouse.

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Support and Propagation of Pollinators

The importance of pollinators in generating of our food supply is underscored by the fact that 1/3 of fruits and vegetables require pollinator interaction to produce mature flowers/seed pods/fruit.  Pollinators include birds, bats, butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, wasps, small mammals, most importantly bees.  Honey Bees are only one of the many bee types which aid in pollination: paper wasps, yellow jacket carpenter bees, bumble bees, and sphecidae wasp are among those needing pollen and nectar to survive and in the process pollinate plants.  Pollinators also have a positive impact on beef, livestock, and dairy industries as they help pollinate forages and hay crops. (more…)

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Want to see Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany? Want to go for a gondola ride in Venice, Italy? Want to dance the “WHOA” in the Harajuku district in Tokyo, Japan? Want to ride to the top of the 55 million year old Swiss Alps? (more…)

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Since the launch of The CALL in Drew County in 2014, our local leadership team has been heartbroken for the children of not just Drew County, but also for all the surrounding counties of Southeast Arkansas. (more…)

Thirteen year old William Leslie of Monticello was awarded his 1st degree black belt on Sept. 17, 2019 at South Arkansas Martial Arts of Monticello.  He is a three-time Arkansas Sports Karate Circuit State champion in Traditional and Musical Weapons.  He has been a student at SAMAM for the past six years under the instruction of Master Richelle Danley and Mr. Geoff  Trisolinni.

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today released the following statement in support of the proposed T-Mobile US, Inc. and Sprint Corporation merger. Rutledge joined the U.S. Department of Justice in formally supporting the merger based on conditions of the agreement, which will form the nation’s third-largest telecommunications carrier. (more…)

Saturday is ?Market In The Park farmers’ market opening day for fall market.

Come out and enjoy food and fun while you support our market fundraising activities 8-11am.

MDA’s Dance Competition team attended Dance Showcase USA Nationals in Dallas, Texas in June. MDA took 27 routines to nationals. Each routine is given an adjudication score of Elite Platinum, Platinum, Elite Gold, or Gold. They are placed within their category (tap, jazz, lyrical, etc), and they can receive overall placements out of their age division/level.

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Heralded as quite possibly their best season yet, SEARK Concert Association’s expanded lineup of six events for the year have much to peak your interest and delight your fancy. (more…)

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Senator Eddie Cheatham announced he would seek re-election as State Senator for District 26 which is comprised of Ashley, Bradley, Chicot and Drew counties and portions of Cleveland, Desha and Lincoln counties. Senator Cheatham is serving his second term in the Arkansas Senate. (more…)