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Corn College offers tours, training for Arkansas corn producers
MARIANNA, Arkansas — Corn producers will have the opportunity to learn about the latest research and get hands-on training in weed control, insect and disease management, nutrient deficiency identification and more at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s inaugural Corn College on Aug. 7. The training...
Conservative lawmakers, activists want Homeland Security's Mayorkas to resign, too
(The Center Square) - U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri and other conservatives are calling on Alejandro Mayorkas, the head of the Department of Homeland Security, to resign in the wake of the resignation of the head of the Secret Service. Hawley made his remarks in the wake of the resignation of Kimberly Cheatle on Tuesday as the director of the U.S. Secret Service. Cheatle was lambasted for vague answers before the Congressional Oversight Committee Hearing on Monday related to security failues before the attempted...
Little Rock VA to Host Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans on July 25
Attention Arkansas Veterans, your monthly virtual VA claims clinic is coming up on Thursday, if you need claim information or need to schedule an appointment, we have the links and numbers you need below. Date and Time: Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 4 - 6 PM. Event Details: Arkansas Veterans...
Little Rock officials work to reduce vacant structures in the city
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — After a large fire broke out on Monday night in an abandoned building along Asher Avenue, there has now been a resurgence in safety concerns regarding vacant buildings throughout the city of Little Rock. The fire began just after 5:00 p.m. and Little Rock Fire...
West Memphis School District Launches Search for New Superintendent after Dr. Terrence Brown's Passing
The West Memphis School District has embarked on a search for a new superintendent, following the passing of Dr. Terrence A. Brown in May. According to Action News 5, Dr. Kimberly Wolfe, president of the West Memphis Board of Education, explained that the successful candidate needs to be well-versed in the community's culture and values, as well as being a leader capable of improving academic achievement and supporting the district’s five-year strategy.
New Dollar General Market now open in Mabelvale
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Mabelvale recently opened its doors to a new Dollar General (DG) Market at 14011 N Sardis Rd., bringing an expanded selection of fresh meats, fruits, and vegetables to the community. To commemorate the grand opening, the company plans to donate 100 new books to a...
Jerry Jones in federal court for case against woman claiming to be his daughter
TEXARKANA — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones arrived at a federal court in Texarkana Monday morning for a paternity case he has been fighting for the last two years. Jones countersued Alexandra Davis for breach of contract after she publicly claimed he was her father. The settlement contract was with her mother, Cynthia Davis, going back to the late 1990s.The trial will be centered around Jones' counterclaim."[Jones] knows he's the father. Now he's being vindictive because his 'real family' has been hurt," said Jay Gray, Alexandra Davis' attorney. "Mr. Jones is a bully, and he's bullying his daughter in this lawsuit....
Stuttgart Chamber gears up for Wings Over the Prairie Festival
Despite the 97-degree heat in the middle of July, the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce is already knee-deep in planning the upcoming Wings Over the Prairie Festival. The Festival Committee recently met to hear updates from each committee chair. Most sponsors are returning this year, along with several new ones. However,...
Filing period for Cross County municipal candidates opens July 31
CROSS COUNTY — Municipal candidates are currently circulating petitions in order to make the November 5 ballot. As has been reported, half of the seats on the Wynne City Council – those labeled Position 2 – will be up for grabs this fall. “For the municipal filings,...
Man Wins $500,000 With Scratch Off in Arkansas Scholarship Lottery
Oh, how I wish this would happen to me. But a dream came true for a lucky man playing the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery when he hit the jackpot with a scratch-off ticket he bought on his way to work. Michael R., from Dumas, won $500,000 by playing the $20 "200X...
EPA provides $100 million grant to Arkansas three-district coalition, more than $45 million to central Arkansas
A coalition representing roughly half of the Arkansas population has received a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to improve the Natural State’s sustainability.
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