Archives for July 2012

Special Tool Reminds Parents to ‘Look Before You Lock’

Stuffed animals arebeing used by the ‘Look Before You Lock’ program as a tool to help save thelives of infants and children. White County MedicalCenter partnered with the ‘LookBefore You Lock’ Program last year and recently received a new delivery ofstuffed animals to distribute to parents in the … [Read more...]

ADH Advises Arkansans to Conserve Water During Times of Drought

(Little Rock)—The current period of drought and high temperatures has resulted in public water systems in the state experiencing very high water demands. In many cases, public water systems have had to request that their customers observe water conservation measures such as lawn watering on … [Read more...]

U.S. Catfish Among Safest Seafood

July 2, 2012 - U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish ranks among among the world's safest seafoods, according to reports from the Sierra Club (Sierra) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF).  The EDF ranked U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish ahead of similarly priced fish such as imported tilapia, basa, tra and swai, which … [Read more...]

Dust Complete Leadership Institute

MELBOURNE (June 28, 2012) – Nancy Dust, Assistant to the President at Ozarka College, recently completed the Arkansas Association Two Year Colleges’ Leadership Institute. She was recognized at a ceremony at the Winthrop Rockefeller Center in Morrilton on Monday, June 11. The goal of the AATYC … [Read more...]

Mandatory Water Conservation in Effect Immediately from the Heber Springs Water Utility

   All Customers Serviced By Heber Springs Water Utility a Mandatory Water Conservation in Effect Immediately. Unfortunately current water demand exceeds the ability of the water utility to meet customer demand. To ensure adequate water for all customers, the utility will proceed with a … [Read more...]

Heber Springs Fireworks Extravaganza set For July 3

  Heber Springs Fireworks Extravaganza set for July 3rd! Highway 101 concert at 7:30 p.m. at Sandy Beach with fireworks to follow at 9:30 p.m.   Location:  Sandy Beach, Heber Springs, AR Listen to  KFFB 106.1 for the Fireworks Simulcast Music!     Presents Fireworks … [Read more...]

Mayor of 56 issued an emergency situation for the 56 Water System

The Mayor of 56 has issued an emergency situation for the 56 Water System. Limit water to only domestic use until further notice. This means water only for human consumption, cooking, watering pets or livestock or other household use. Please, no watering of lawns, gardens, or any other … [Read more...]

Mountain Top Public Water Authority implementing a mandatory water conservation

Due to extreme temperatures and a drought, Mountain Top Public Water Authority is having to implement a mandatory water conservation effective immediately. If you have any questions, please call our office at 501-362-5803. … [Read more...]

Griffin ‘Disappointed’ Keystone Provision Removed, Supports Highway Transportation Bill

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tim Griffin (AR-02) issued the following statement after House passage of the Surface Transportation Extension Act (H.R. 4348) Conference Report:  “Our highways play a critical part in our state’s economy and are key to encouraging private sector job creation.  While I am … [Read more...]

Pryor, Boozman Defeat Plan to Force Unnecessary Flood Insurance on Homeowners, Businesses

WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman led a bipartisan group of senators in defeating a proposal to mandate flood insurance for individuals who live behind healthy levees and other flood control structures.   Pryor and Boozman support reauthorizing the National Flood … [Read more...]