During a recent meeting of the Arkansas State Police three promotions were approved by the ASP Commission upon the recommendation of Colonel Mike...

Brothers and sisters gathered Saturday, November 15 to celebrate the 60th birthday of their baby sister, Robin Gehring of Wheatley. It was held at...

Bishop Theodis Cochran Jr. of Trinity All Nations Church in Memphis, Tenn. will be the speaker at Travelers Rest MB Church in Stuttgart December...

Brinkley High School is announcing its October Staff, Teachers and Students of the Month.The BHS Staff of the Month is Monica Bones and she has...

Brinkley Public Schools had their November board meeting Monday, November 17 at the Partee Elementary School Cafeteria.Board members present were...

Staff ReportsBrinkley got off to a great start against host Rector in a state Class 8-Man quarterfinal playoff game Friday night but ultimately...

Beth Taylor, executive director of the Brinkley Chamber of Commerce, took pictures of a building in the middle of Downtown Brinkley with a blue...

The Brinkley Food Giant had a Pumpkin Decorating Contest at the store, Several employees decorated pumpkins and customers voted on the...

Employees at O’Reilly Auto Parts in Brinkley (from left) Jayson Loyd, Josh Stringer, Cierra Silzell and Jaden Harlin,  welcomed  customers to...

Students at Clarendon Elementary School who earned more than 15 Pride Points during the first quarter were treated to a trip to the Lions Den in...

October Students of the Month at Clarendon Elementary School were recognized recently, along with one September Student of the Month who was not in...

Clarendon Elementary School had their annual Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest.This year 28 students and four staff participated. The halls...

The Monroe County Community Foundation, a local office of the Arkansas Community Foundation, had their annual grant awards ceremony Thursday,...

The Clarendon Auxiliary was awarded a grant Thursday, November 13 at the Clarendon Visitors Center, by the Monroe County Community Foundation, a...

The employee at the Brinkley Greenway Equipment Inc. joined Nick Quinn Sr. at noon November 19 for his retirement party, after 33 years with the...

The Brinkley First Assembly of God Women of Worth met Tuesday, November 18 in the fellowship hall of the church.A delicious potluck meal was served...

A retirement party was given at Greenway Equipment Inc. in Brinkley Wednesday, November 19 honoring Nick Quinn Sr., who has been with the company...

O’Reilly Auto Parts in Brinkley had their Customer Appreciation Day Thursday, November 13 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.Over 50 people came by at...

Sherrion Paulette Holmes Smith, age 73, embraced the arms of the Lord on November 6th, 2025. Sherrion was born on August 27, 1952 to Mary Virginia...

Viola Mae Gresham, aged 93, was called to her heavenly home on October 30, 2025. She passed away peacefully at her home in DeValls Bluff, Arkansas....

Wayne Louis Kellar of Brinkley, born October 24, 1943, to Othal and Mae Kellar, died peacefully in his sleep September 25, 2025. He was born in...

Steve BrawnerState ColumnistGov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued proclamations Monday scheduling elections in two Arkansas state legislative...

Steve BrawnerState ColumnistThere are no signs of a recession in Arkansas on the horizon, despite projected slowing growth and the uncertain...

Steve BrawnerState ColumnistIt was 11:59 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, and the State Capitol Rotunda was full of people – the governor, a member of...

A meeting of the Monroe County Quorum Court was held Monday, November 10 at 6 p.m. at the Monroe County Road Complex.In attendance were Justices...

This year Monroe County had quite a few independent filings for County offices. These candidates were required to file candidate paperwork during...

Brinkley City Clerk/Treasurer Sarah Rollins hosted a meeting for City Clerks, Treasurers and Recorders in the ACCRTA District 1 Friday, October 24...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas has made a change in the leadership of the football program with the dismissal of Head Coach Sam Pittman by Vice...

Otis KirkContributing WriterFAYETTEVILLE -- Arkansas seemingly lacked effort and suffered an embarrassing 56-13 loss to Notre Dame on Saturday in...

Terri Ann HallCONTRIBUTING WRITERStudents at Marvell Academy recently put their spelling skills to the test during the school’s annual Spelling...

As the football season wrapped up, the Marvell Academy Cheerleaders made sure school spirit stayed at an all-time high.  They  showcased a series...

Terri Ann HallCONTRIBUTING WRITERThe Marvell Academy Lady Eagles cross country team turned in an outstanding performance at the 1A MAIS State Cross...

Sandra BagleyReligion Columnist“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18One of...

The Brinkley First Assembly of God Women of Worth met Tuesday, November 18 in the fellowship hall of the church.A delicious potluck meal was served...

Sandra BagleyReligion Columnist“Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s… You will not...

Staff ReportsBrinkley got off to a great start against host Rector in a state Class 8-Man quarterfinal playoff game Friday night but ultimately...

As the football season wrapped up, the Marvell Academy Cheerleaders made sure school spirit stayed at an all-time high.  They  showcased a series...

Terri Ann HallCONTRIBUTING WRITERThe Marvell Academy Lady Eagles cross country team turned in an outstanding performance at the 1A MAIS State Cross...

This month in history marks the 210th anniversary of the survey of the Louisiana Purchase monument, located at the Louisiana Purchase State Park...

Brian Dunavan, Fire Chief of the Searcy Fire Department, and formerly of Brinkley, has been appointed to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services...

Baxter Sharp, JD 1991 and Brinkley City Attorney, has been named a new member of the University of Arkansas Alumni Association National Board of...