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.

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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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Lee Busby, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Monticello, recently returned from the firm’s 2019 Financial Advisor Leaders Conference which was held May 14-17 at the firm’s headquarters in St. Louis.  (more…)

Mike Zieman LUTCF of Drew/Bradley County Farm Bureau was recently recognized for total performance during 2018 at the Farm Bureau Statewide Agents and Agency Managers meeting in Little Rock. Zieman received The Master Producer, Million Dollar Ring-Diamond Winners and SFBLIC Leadership Council.

Doug Hill LUTCF of Drew County Farm Bureau was recently recognized for total performance during 2018 at the Farm Bureau Statewide Agents and Agency Managers meeting in Little Rock. Hill received The FB Bank-Banker’s Dozen.

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On Saturday, June 22^nd, SeaArk Boats hosted their annual employee family picnic at Lake Monticello. The event consisted of a fishing tournament, various outdoor games, bounce houses, horseshoe tournament, boat rides, and lunch. (more…)

The University of Arkansas at Monticello will host a leadership roundtable Monday, June 24 on its technical campus in Crossett. Members of the chancellor’s leadership team will open a meeting to members of the public and media in an effort to reach out to the Ashley County community, in particular those affected by upcoming plant closings. (more…)

While Entergy crews and contractors work in the area, more customers are coming back online, following Wednesday night’s storm. (more…)

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Following Wednesday night’s severe storms, Entergy Crews and contractors have work to restore electricity service to Drew County, but st this time, many are still without service.