Monticello High School Announces 2024 Homecoming Court

MONTICELLO, Ark. – Monticello High School has proudly announced its 2024 Homecoming Court. This year’s Homecoming Queen is Katie Standley, who will be honored at the upcoming festivities. Accompanying her is Honor Maid Amia Shaw, alongside a distinguished group of Maids. Top photo: 2024 Monticello Homecoming Queen Katie Standley. Photo from Facebook. The Maids for…

McDowell and Harrison Lead USA to First-Place Finish in U-18 World Cup Group C Stage

DALLAS – Arkansas freshmen Ella McDowell and Cam Harrison helped guide the U.S. U-18 Women’s National Team to a first-place finish in the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-18 World Cup Group C Stage Event as team USA posted a perfect 6-0 record. McDowell was named the most outstanding player of the event after posting an impressive…

Burn Bans Remain in Effect Across Several South Arkansas Counties Despite Recent Rainfall

WARREN, Ark. – Despite recent rainfall in portions of South Arkansas, burn bans remain in effect across several counties, with officials urging residents to exercise caution. As of Monday afternoon, September 2, 2024, Jefferson, Lincoln, Chicot, Bradley, Ouachita, and Union Counties are all still under burn bans. These measures are in place to reduce the…

Fordyce Prevails Over Monticello 34-16 in Week Zero Opener

FORDYCE, Ark. – The Fordyce Redbugs opened their 2024 season with a commanding 34-16 victory over the Monticello Billies on Friday night, August 30 at home. The Redbugs struck early in the first quarter when freshman quarterback Andreal Ellison connected with sophomore receiver Jamartez Stroud on a dramatic 40-yard touchdown pass on fourth and 12.…

Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department Warns Residents of Jury Duty Scam

RISON, Ark. – The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department issued a warning to residents on Monday, September 2, about a scam targeting individuals in the area. The department reported that scammers have been calling residents, falsely claiming to be from the Sheriff’s Department. According to the announcement, the scam involves a caller who claims that the…

Carmona Named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. â€“ Arkansas redshirt junior offensive lineman Fernando Carmona Jr. has been named Southeastern Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week following his performance in the Hogs’ 70-0 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Aug. 29, the league announced Monday morning. Carmona was an integral part of the Arkansas victory on Thursday night as the Razorbacks accumulated an…

Kenneth Belin, 1948-2024

Kenneth Belin, age 75 of Monroe, LA formerly of Gravelridge, AR passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 in Monroe, LA at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born on November 8, 1948 in Gravelridge, AR to the late Ralph Edward Belin and Ruby Osborn Belin. He started Ken Belin Chevrolet Dealership in Warren, AR…

Kevin Kelley’s Sheridan Yellow Jackets Defeat White Hall to Carry Home The Highway 270 Trophy

SHERIDAN, Ark. – The White Hall Bulldogs opened their 2024 football season Friday night, August 30, suffering a 44-20 defeat on the road against the Sheridan Yellow Jackets. The game, which also determined the fate of the Highway 270 Trophy, saw Sheridan take control early and never look back, securing the trophy for the 2024-2025…

UAM Athletics Announces Partnership with Influxer for Student-Athlete NIL Opportunities

MONTICELLO, Ark. – UAM Athletics has announced a new partnership with Influxer to provide its student-athletes with the opportunity to monetize their name, image, and likeness (NIL) with personalized merchandise, it was announced Friday, August 30. Influxer, a licensed vendor for the University of Arkansas-Monticello, will host a complete NIL merchandise store for all Boll Weevils…

El Dorado’s Comeback Falls Short in 21-14 Loss to Little Rock Christian

EL DORADO, Ark. – The El Dorado Wildcats of Arkansas’s 6A East fell to Little Rock Christian in a hard-fought non-conference season opener, losing 21-14 at home at First Financial Field at Memorial Stadium on Friday night in Week Zero of the Arkansas High School Football Season. The LR Christian Warriors were the first to…

Warren Falls Just Short in Season Opener Against Class 5A Greenbrier

GREENBRIER, Ark. – In a 2024 season opener that came down to the wire, the Class 4A Warren Lumberjacks narrowly fell to the Class 5A Greenbrier Panthers, 41-34, on Friday night, August 30, 2024. Warren started strong after winning the coin toss, opting to receive the opening kickoff. AJ Jordan electrified the visiting crowd with…