"I reached down and felt a sharp sting," says one victim.

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope Foundation and the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce are bringing one of the most recognizable voices in Country music, Tracy Lawrence, plus regional favorite The Jason Helms Band to the...

The 23-year-old from Arkadelphia will serve Troop G in Miller County.

Graduation rehearsal was the last chance for some of the 76 seniors at Prescott High Schools to let off a little steam before the actual commencement ceremonies Friday, May 24. Graduation went off without a hitch as the weather cooperated with a...

Eighteen students at Nevada High School received diplomas Thursday, May 16. The weather outside was less than accommodating, but that failed to dampen the spirits of the graduates or their families and friends.

Prescott's senior and junior bands performed a Spring Concert recently. Following the concert, the students were honored at a banquet where their accomplishments during the year were recognized.

Gail Mason, a clerk in the Nevada County Assessor's Office explains her job duties to Terrica Williams and Tristen Escobarga, two sixth grade students from Nevada Elementary School who were shadowing the Picayune reporter to see what journalists do.

Prescott High School recently held its first annual Academic Scholarship Awards assembly. The assembly included students from all campuses on hand to witness 14 seniors receiving scholarships to 7 different colleges and universities. Those in the...

Student athletes were honored for their athletic efforts over the year at the Nevada Sports Banquet. The highlight of the banquet was the presentation of the championship rings to the Lady Blue Jays for their winning the Class 1A state title.

The EF5 tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday has caused untold damage and claimed at least 24 lives. If you want to help, check out the information below.
 
 

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