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Van Buren County Judge Dale James lifted the countywide burn ban as of March 5.

The University of Central Arkansas conferred nearly 500 undergraduate and more than 180 graduate degrees and certificates through the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; College of Natural Scie…

On Thursday, EHC holds a cleanup and prep day, beginning at 10:30 a.m., in their Rupert facility. Bring a sack lunch and stay for the monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m. The community is invited.

On Tuesday, Jim Hooten attended his youngest grandson’s birthday party, Brady Hooten of Conway.

Richard Wayne Mills, born on Aug. 26, 1953, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024, at the age of 70.

Looking to get away this summer the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park at Choctaw has everything you need to escape reality if only for a weekend and get back to nature. This scenic camp area sits on the banks of Greers Ferry Lake and offers an abundance of activities. From the smiling helpfu…

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission Division of Rural Services awarded grants to two Van Buren County schools provided by wildlife fines collected by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC).

This year more than 85,000 students from 426 schools across 56 counties participated in local spelling bees. A qualifying student from each of the 56 counties will participate in the 2024 Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas State Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 9 at the Arkansas 4-H Center in …

The Clinton Lady Yellowjackets ended their season on Thursday night with a loss to the state’s top ranked team Farmington in the quarterfinals of the Class 4A State Tournament.

On Saturday, March 2, a large group of resolute Fairfield Bay residents volunteered to begin a general cleanup of the Fairfield Bay Campground.

Editor’s note: Van Buren County Judge Dale James issued the following statement to county residents to update them in regard to the April 8, 2024 eclipse.

Windy Lowder of Damascus was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Lowder was initiated at Texas A&M University.

I’ve read this quote so many times and it’s just perfect. The author is unknown. “Firefighters never die, they just burn forever in the hearts of the people whose lives they saved.” A fire in our community last night has my mind on the times in my life that the fire department was called for…

Arkansas is one of several states that have restricted their public retirement systems from investing in funds that refuse to trade in the stock of fossil fuel companies, energy companies, ammunition manufacturers and firearms makers.

On Thursday, the Volunteer Fire Department meets at 7 p.m. For details call 253-5071.

When visiting the Natural Bridge of Arkansas located three to four miles north of Clinton on Highway 65 ones trip will start with a scenic drive on a cozy paved road covered with a treetop canopy. The aforementioned Natural Bridge road winds back into the woods to take you a step back into n…

Maxine Booth Cardenas, 78, of Jerusalem, Arkansas, was born on June 8, 1945, in Tampa, Florida, to the late Gerald Glenn and Dorothy Cairo Booth and went to be with her Lord on Feb. 29, 2024, at her home.

Scott Ward brought his grandsons – Remington, Riggin and Ridge – to visit Marva and R G on Saturday. They were spending the night with him.They are some cute boys.

This is the cross I bear. My blessings far outweigh the challenges. My cross is caring. Have you ever cared about something so much that it hurts? I do this with family, friends, and my community. Give and you shall receive; because I give I receive and call them blessings.

The legislature has been working on a long-term, sustainable solution to the spike in property insurance costs of Arkansas schools.

Marva and R G Ward and Sindee Morse went to Hot Springs last Saturday to watch their grandson and Sindee’s nephew, Rylan, perform in the all state band concert. He did a good job. Larry and Lori Brock also attended along with his mom and dad, Frankie and Erica Ward, of Booneville. After the …

I called Brenda Brown and had a good visit with her. She seemed to be in a good mood and doing good.

Mobilized Verizon Wireless managed by Kim Berry is your local solution for all your cell phone needs. They offer a wide variety of cell phones, plans, and accessories and with what seems to be a new special every week Mobilized Verizon can put you in the phone and plan you’ve always wanted.

Hunting season for deer concludes Thursday with the last chance for archers until next season. Check The Regs for details.

The success across the board of the Clinton Yellowjacket athletic program was evident Wednesday as three Yellowjacket athletes from three different sports signed letters of intent to continue their athletic careers in college. On Wednesday February 7th, the first day of the national signing …

Wanda Lee Patton, 83, of Conway was born on Aug. 4, 1940, in Clinton, Arkansas, to the late Eulas and Cala Mae (Gardner) Kirkendoll and passed from this life on Feb. 20, 2024, in Conway, Arkansas. She was a vendor in the food service industry and was an extremely hard worker. Wanda was indep…

Dollie Ruth Thornhill, 97, of Greenbrier, Arkansas, formerly of Clinton, passed away on Feb. 21, 2024. She was born Aug. 6, 1926, in Wisner, Louisiana, to the late James and Melissa (Thomason) Thornhill. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, James Eli Thornhill, Jr.; and daughter…

The Clinton Lady Yellowjackets defeated Highland 44-41 in the quarterfinals of the 4A East Region tournament at Brookland to earn a trip to this week’s Class 4A State Tournament at Farmington.

I spotted the first daffodil blooms of the season two weeks ago and was filled with such eager anticipation I started my spring garden. That’s a bit earlier than usually suggested but if it works out I’ll have edible vegetables earlier than most neighbors.

The Shirley City Council discussed a variety of plans and needs of the Shirley Baseball/Softball Association at its regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 12.

The Clinton Yellowjackets finished the regular season with another perfect week with a blowout win over their old archrivals the Heber Springs Panthers and a hard-fought victory over Little Rock Hall. The wins extended the Jackets winning streak to 17 games the longest streak for a Yellowjac…