Eight University of Arkansas at Monticello students won academic awards at the Arkansas Future Business Leaders of America A Collegiate State Leadership Conference in Russellville in March, according to a news release.
The Marshfield Lady Jays put together a 13-0 run in the fourth quarter Friday night on their way to a 56-49 victory against the Helias Lady Crusaders in a Class 5 state quarterfinal contest. The run turned a 45-39 lead by the Lady Crusaders with five minutes left into a 52-45 deficit with less than :30 remaining of the game.