“Twenty-three years ago, I took a leap of faith to work in the County Clerk’s office. I didn’t know if becoming a public servant was the right decision for me. After all of my years with Mississippi County, I’m still very glad I took that leap! I’m a lifelong resident of Mississippi County. I was …
Why I Serve Mississippi County: Janice Currie, County Clerk Read More »
On September 14, 1944, the 319th Infantry was assigned to drive out 200 German troops from a heavily secured position near the small town of Pompey, France, approximately twelve kilometers north of the city of Nancy. On that day, he received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his bravery and was subsequently promoted to first …
History of Mississippi County: Edgar Harold Lloyd Read More »
Some have said being able to see and having no vision in life is worse than being blind. A UALR student is using his disability as a way to push himself to work harder than those around him and start an organization on campus. Anything junior Eric Yarberry may lack due to his inability to …
Student sets his sight, hopes on college wrestling team Read More »
Mississippi County, Ark. made history when County Judge John Alan Nelson and other elected officials accepted bond proceeds from Stephens Inc., totaling $17,252,847.39 to fund renovations for its county’s courthouses. The county held a special election this past February for voters to approve or oppose a bond issue in the amount of $18,100,000. The bond …
Mississippi County Accepts $17.2 Million Bond for Courthouse Renovations Read More »
There is no feeling that compares to an athlete seeing their hard work pay off after months of blood, sweat, and sacrifice to accomplish a goal. The ups and downs of the process can cause some to feel so frustrated that they throw in the towel and move on. Junior Eric Yarberry built the UALR …
UALR wrestling club gets learning experience on the mats Read More »
