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Arkansas projected to add 124K jobs by 2030

Arkansas projected to add 124K jobs by 2030

Labor Day is a time to reflect on the social and economic achievements of American workers. The labor force in Arkansas and its forecasted potential is worth celebrating. The most recent report from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (ADWS) shows unemployment in our state at 3.2 percent. The jobless rate nationwide stands at 3.5 percent.…

Labor Day schedules for Warren and Bradley County government buildings and services

Labor Day schedules for Warren and Bradley County government buildings and services

The following are the complete schedules for the upcoming Labor Day holiday, Monday, September 5, for both the City of Warren’s governmental services and buildings, as well as Bradley County’s. City of Warren Schedule for Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2022 No City garbage pickup Municipal building closed Emergency services(police and fire) open and fully…

Rain chances increasing through the weekend, as drought conditions still linger in northern Bradley County

Rain chances increasing through the weekend, as drought conditions still linger in northern Bradley County

Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.  Friday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Calm wind.  Friday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.  Saturday A 50 percent…

Big blue catfish kick off fall at family fishing locations

Big blue catfish kick off fall at family fishing locations

LITTLE ROCK – Break out the fishing rods and kick off fall with a chance at a monster catfish, thanks to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Family and Community Fishing Program and a generous donation from an Arkansas catfish producer.  The catfish producer from south Arkansas who wished to remain anonymous, donated more than…

Poultry testing for Fair scheduled for September 12

Poultry testing for Fair scheduled for September 12

All poultry to be entered into the Bradley County Fair must comply with the poultry health regulations by being tested for Pullorum-Typhoid.  The Bradley County Agent, John Gavin, will test chickens at the Bradley County Fairgrounds on Monday, September 12th, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.  No Pullorum-Typhoid testing will be conducted during the Fair.  Contact the Bradley…

UAM overall fall enrollment up, graduate enrollment sets record

UAM overall fall enrollment up, graduate enrollment sets record

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has announced a 1.5% increase in overall enrollment for the Fall 2022 semester. The overall number of students enrolled for the fall semester is 2,717, up from 2,677 students during the fall 2021 semester. Graduate student enrollment at UAM has reached a record high, seeing a 10%…

Rhoda Marie Rodgers, 1931-2022

Rhoda Marie Rodgers, 1931-2022

Rhoda Marie Rodgers, 91, of Leawood, KS passed away peacefully August 27, 2022 surrounded byfamily. Rhoda is survived by her husband Daniel Ladane Rodgers, her children Jenny (Chris Funnell),David (Susan Rodgers), Terry (Janan Rodgers), and Becky (Derek Hinton), and her grandchildrenJonathan Funnell, Michael Funnell, Kristina Rodgers, Clint Rodgers, Cooper Rodgers, Marin (Rodgers)and Evan Johnson, Hayley…

GUILTY: Antario Gilbert found guilty of 2nd degree murder in 2021 shooting death of Shaun Ingram

GUILTY: Antario Gilbert found guilty of 2nd degree murder in 2021 shooting death of Shaun Ingram

WARREN, Ark. – In a trial that lasted just two days, a Bradley County jury found Antario Gilbert guilty of 2nd degree murder in the October 16, 2021 Central and Martin Street car wash shooting that left Shaun Ingram of Warren dead. As Saline River Chronicle reported yesterday, the prosecution rested after a few hours…

New animal science professor brings global perspective to UAM

New animal science professor brings global perspective to UAM

MONTICELLO, Ark. — A missionary group may have drawn away one of UA-Monticello’s veterinarians, but it also had a hand in bringing in his replacement. UAM’s College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources has welcomed Dr. Maribel Nelson, a veterinarian who comes aboard as an assistant professor teaching animal science courses.  Nelson is taking up…