Georgia Etta Jackson, a long-time resident of Holly Grove recently celebrated her 100th birthday with numerous friends and family members.  Among...

Staff ReportsMonroe County ArgusThe Monroe County Argus hauled in 14 awards at the Arkansas Press Association’s Better Newspaper and Editorial...

Julianna Cullen, KARK Channel 4 & Fox 16 morning meteorologist, will be a special guest at the July 24 Summer Program at Folsom Memorial...

Brinkley School Superintendent Brenda Poole and the staff members of the Brinkley School District participated in a Glowforge and Cricut training...

Brinkley High School students had an opportunity to visit American Baptist College, Fisk University and Middle Tennessee State University in...

Brinkley High School announced the appointment of Coach Tony Jones Sr. as the new Head Coach of the Tiger basketball program. He has coached the...

A number of people turned out Saturday, June 21 for the Brinkley Chamber of Commerce’s 3 On 3 Basketball Tournament held at the Brinkley Public...

The SpeakEasy Dispensary located at 101 Industrial Drive in Brinkley, had their Grand Opening Friday, June 20. The D.J. for the occasion was Mike...

Signature Bank of Brinkley generously sponsored lunch for the children Thursday, June 26 at the Folsom Memorial Library’s Summer Program.Jennifer...

The William “Don” Baxter Outstanding Bus Driver Award” was presented to Paul Julian, head of maintenance, who retired at the end of the 2025 school...

Clarendon School District had a Dedication Ceremony June 17 at the school’s transportation and maintenance complex in memory of Don Baxter, who...

Bobbie Loewer, CHS principal, and Cheryl Smith, CES principal, at Clarendon public Schools presented their action research projects and completed...

The Dream Team of the Marian Anderson High School Commission sponsored and Art Fundraiser Saturday, June 21 at the Marian Anderson Community...

Sequoia Teague of Searcy was the winner of the $100 money bouquet given away at the Marian Anderson High School Commission’s Art Fundraiser...

Valerie Turner of the Monroe Extension Office in Clarendon read the book “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden,” written by Peggy Thomas, to the children...

The Youth at the Brinkley First Assembly of God enjoyed Chill & Thrill activities Saturday, June 21 at the church recreation building.They...

The Dream Team of the Marian Anderson High School Commission sponsored and Art Fundraiser Saturday, June 21 at the Marian Anderson Community...

The Folsom Memorial Library had their third Summer Program Thursday, June 26. There were 22 children and 18 adults attending.The program was...

Charles Lee of Brinkley passed away June 7, 2025 after a lengthy illness at the age of 86. He was a teaster’s member of ETMF and ABF freight lines....

Billy Joe Houser passed away on June 15, 2025. B.J. was born at home on March 19, 1936, in the Shiloh Community in Monroe County. His parents were...

Norma Jean Green, 87, of Clarendon passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, June 8, 2025, at her residence. She was born on January 2, 1938 in...

Steve BrawnerState ColumnistIf the debt-ridden federal government were to pay $55 million a year less for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...

Andrew BagleyPublisherI imagine many readers of our newspapers, particularly those in Helena (this is running in all three of our newspapers so...

Steve BrawnerState ColumnistThe number of Arkansas families applying for LEARNS Act state funding for private or homeschooling expenses has more...

WASHINGTON (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom looked straight into the camera and staked out a clear choice for his Democratic Party.The governor...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal court hearing is scheduled for Thursday on whether the Trump administration can use the National Guard and Marines...

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Republican Party braces for aftershocks from President Donald Trump’s spectacular clash with Elon Musk, lawmakers and...

Otis KirkContributing WriterArkansas had its chances against LSU on Wednesday night, but it appeared the Omaha jinx continued for them in the ninth...

Otis KirkContributing WriterFAYETTEVILLE -- The field for the 2025 College World Series is set and Arkansas will face SEC foe LSU on Saturday...

Angela Teal of Brinkley was recognized and honored for 25 years as librarian at Palestine-Wheatley School District’s 2024-25 academic year...

Trystan Lace of Brinkley was presented the First Year Teacher award at Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School. The Palestine-Wheatley School District...

Terri Ann HallCONTRIBUTING WRITERStudents who achieve the academic accomplishment of Chancellor’s List and Dean’s Lists for the spring 2025...

Sandra BagleyReligion Columnist“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a...

The Youth at the Brinkley First Assembly of God enjoyed Chill & Thrill activities Saturday, June 21 at the church recreation building.They...

Broadmoor Baptist had their Vacation Bible School June 15-19 with the theme “Road Trip VBS.” Macey Caldwell was the VBS director..The first night...

DeCarter Miller was one of the Pre-School graduates at the Monroe County Human Development Center in Brinkley.The ceremony was held May 8 at the...

Shelease Washington, director of the Monroe County Human Development Center in Brinkley is shown with two of her Pre-School students, Jayden...

Jacob Hayes, a freshman at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, a Stuttgart High School graduate, was selected as the recipient of the...

A number of people turned out Saturday, June 21 for the Brinkley Chamber of Commerce’s 3 On 3 Basketball Tournament held at the Brinkley Public...

The Arkansas Grit girl’s softball team is headed to Nationals after winning 6 in a row at the FASA State Tournament June 22. They are FASA 12U...

Andrew BagleyMonroe County ArgusAfter the Arkansas Activities Association announced that it would no longer play its Annual All-Star games that had...

Dormitories at the Walk of Faith Youth Camp in Carbon Hill, Alabama, formerly Full Gospel Church of God Campgrounds, were dedicated June 20 to Jess...

Georgia Etta Jackson, a long-time resident of Holly Grove recently celebrated her 100th birthday with numerous friends and family members.  Among...

Julianna Cullen, KARK Channel 4 & Fox 16 morning meteorologist, will be a special guest at the July 24 Summer Program at Folsom Memorial...