The Independence County Library's annual Summer Reading Program begins in June. Preschoolers through sixth grade children are eligible to participate and receive weekly prizes for reading books. There will be live performances June 7 and July 5 and weekly story times with Charlotte on Tuesdays and … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2017
Boozman, Cotton Applaud Reopening of Chinese Market to American Beef
June 13, 2017 by
U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) applauded the end of the 13-year ban on U.S. beef imports to China. “This is great news for cattle producers and ranchers in Arkansas and across the country who will be able to sell their top quality and affordable products to the growing … [Read more...]
CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. RECALLS SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALL PRODUCTS
June 13, 2017 by
DUE TO MISBRANDING AND UNDECLARED ALLERGENS Conagra Brands, Inc., a Milton, Pa. establishment, is recalling approximately 700,125 pounds of spaghetti and meatball products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) … [Read more...]
Batesville Community Center and Aquatics Park Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
June 12, 2017 by
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Batesville Community Center and Aquatics Park, Thursday, June 8, to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new facility. Approximately three hundred guests were in attendance including community members, contractors, and city, county, and state officials. The … [Read more...]
William Carl Garnder Concert Series Featuring Strings and Things
June 12, 2017 by
Strings and Things will be featured as part of the William Carl Gardner Concert Series on June 17th at 7pm. For more information, visit: http://www.swl.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lakes/Greers-Ferry-Lake/Wm-Carl-Garner-Visitor-Center/ … [Read more...]
Temporary Lane Closures to Interstate 430 for Blasting Operations Completed
June 12, 2017 by
Construction work on the I-430/State Highway 10 interchange recently required some temporary lane closures, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials. No further closures should be required on I-430 near Exit 9 for blasting operations, although the lane … [Read more...]
Safety Improvements to I-630 / I-30 Interchange Ramps Require Closures
June 12, 2017 by
Repairs to the High Friction Safety Treatments (HFST) on ramps carrying traffic between Interstate 630 and Interstate 30 require the ramps to be temporarily closed while the work is being performed, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation (AHTD) officials. Friday, June 9 and … [Read more...]
Construction Work on U.S. Highway 67 Frontage Roads
June 9, 2017 by
Construction work on U.S. Highway 67 frontage roads T.P. White Drive and John Harden Drive in Pulaski and Lonoke Counties requires intermittent lane closures. This project (Job CA0605) is part of AHTD’s Connecting Arkansas Program and includes widening 4.6 miles of U.S. Highway 67 from … [Read more...]
Utility Work on I-630 Frontage Road Requires a Temporary Lane Closure in Little Rock
June 9, 2017 by
Utility work by Children’s Hospital will require a temporary lane closure on the I-630 eastbound frontage road (W. 8th St.) at Children’s Hospital. Traffic will be controlled with message boards, signage and traffic cones. Drivers should exercise caution when approaching and traveling through … [Read more...]
