Cori Keller, the reigning Miss Arkansas 2023, is set to deliver this year’s commencement address to the graduates of PCCUA campuses in Stuttgart and DeWitt. Keller, who stands as an accomplished professional with a profound impact in various domains, will address the 2024 graduates during graduation exercises at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Grand Prairie […] The post Keller set to address PCCUA AR County graduates at Grand Prairie Center appeared first on Stuttgart Daily Leader ..read more

The Grand Prairie Church at 22nd Street and South Park Avenue in Stuttgart will host a fish fry fundraiser this Friday, March 3, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.  Church member Hal Lovett said the Grand Prairie Church hosts a community-wide fish fry every three months.  “I would like to invite everyone to come out and […] The post Grand Prairie Church to host fish fry this Friday appeared first on Stuttgart Daily Leader ..read more

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Peyton Stovall delivered a five-hit performance and powered No. 2 Arkansas (39-7) to an 8-5 midweek series-sweeping win over Missouri State (18-25) Wednesday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium. With the win, the Razorbacks conclude the year with a 12-0 record in midweek games to finish unbeaten in midweek contests for the first time since […] The post Stovall’s five-hit game powers No. 2 Arkansas to midweek series sweep over Missouri State appeared first on Stuttgart Daily Leader ..read more

Three Stuttgart civic clubs, the Kiwanis Club of Stuttgart, Stuttgart Lions Club, and Stuttgart Rotary Club, held a luncheon on Tuesday, April 23, to present scholarships to Stuttgart High School graduating seniors. The clubs usually hold individual luncheons, but members decided to partner for the scholarship luncheon at the Grand Prairie Center. The Retired Senior […] The post Stuttgart civic clubs hold annual scholarship luncheon appeared first on Stuttgart Daily Leader ..read more

Registration is now open for the Dumas Public Library’s summer reading program.  Dumas Library Manager Hunter Bennett said area children ages 3 to 12 can participate in the six-week program.   “This year, the theme is ‘Adventure Begins at Your Library,’” Bennett said. “We hope to have as many kids as possible. It is going to […] The post Dumas Public Library opens registration for children’s summer reading program appeared first on Stuttgart Daily Leader ..read more

Jaden Steeland, a senior at DeWitt High School, won both the discus and shot put events at the 3A state championship held in Jessieville, Arkansas. Steeland claimed victory in the discus category for the third consecutive time and in shot put for the first time. Following her performance, Steeland will compete at the Arkansas Meet […] The post Jaden Steeland of DeWitt secures victory at 3A state championship in discus and shot put appeared first on Stuttgart Daily Leader ..read more

Coinciding with Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, May marks the beginning of riding season for many motorcyclists in America. The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office (AHSO), state and local law enforcement, and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) want to remind all motorists that Motorcyclist’s Safety Is Everyone’s Safety. Motorcycle […] The post Lifesaving reminder: Motorcyclist safety is everyone’s safety appeared first on Stuttgart Daily Leader ..read more

LITTLE ROCK — As the largest volunteer organization in the state, the Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council and its nearly 3,000 members are dedicated to improving their communities and their quality of life. To recognize the organization’s achievements and contributions to the state, celebrate May as Extension Homemakers Month in Arkansas. The Arkansas Extension Homemakers program […] The post Celebrate Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council Month in May appeared first on Stuttgart Daily Leader ..read more

Norma Lucile Knoll Oliver, a remarkable woman of 99 years, departed this world on April 29, 2024, leaving a legacy that will forever be etched in our hearts. She has ascended to heaven, finally receiving her angel wings after a lifetime of selfless love and devotion to her family and faith. Her unwavering dedication to […] The post Obituary: Norma Lucile Knoll Oliver of Stuttgart appeared first on Stuttgart Daily Leader ..read more

Stuttgart softball’s season came to a close on Thursday night against Monticello. The Lady Billies defeated the Lady Ricebirds 7-1, ending Stuttgart’s season with a 7-15 overall record. The Ladybirds went 5-7 in 4A-8 conference play and finished one spot out of the postseason in fifth place. Stuttgart kept the game close against the unbeaten […] The post Stuttgart softball’s season ends with 7-1 loss to Monticello appeared first on Stuttgart Daily Leader ..read more