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DeArmond Brings Redwood, Rainforest Experience to UAM

MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello is welcoming Daniel DeArmond, a faculty member with roots as deep as the redwoods he once logged.DeArmond joins the College of Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources as the new assistant professor of wood procurement/marketing.

Be Mindful of Children In Vehicles During Heat

LITTLE ROCK - Sometimes all it takes is 10 minutes for a quick errand to turn into a dangerous day for a young child left in a car, said Brittney Schrick, extension family life specialist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

Kingsland Council Decides on Blair

KINGSLAND - For the second consecutive month, the Kingsland City Council selected someone to fill a vacancy on the fourmember council after it was discovered the previous appointee was ineligible to serve since she did not reside within the proper ward.

Posey Enters Guilty Plea for Shooting

RISON - Travis "Joey" Posey, 45, of New Edinburg, pleaded guilty Monday to four counts of capital murder and 11 counts of attempted capital murder related to the June 21, 2024, mass shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce.

Revised Daily Hours for Solid Waste Transfer Station

RISON - Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings has announced updated hours at the Cleveland County Solid Waste Transfer Station on Hwy. 79 at Rison.The Transfer Station is open:Mondays 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Tuesdays 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Wednesdays 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Thursdays 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.