NORTH LITTLE ROCK— The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) is activated to Level I (Full Activation) as of 2:00 p.m. this afternoon in response to rising water levels and anticipated flooding along the Arkansas River. The SEOC has 3 levels of operation: Arkansas State EOC Activation … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2019
AHC Approves Bids for Improvements in Izard County
May 24, 2019 by
The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved bids for improvements to roadways in Izard County. The purpose of the first project is to resurface one mile of County Road 3 near Melbourne. The purpose of the second project is to reseal 5.6 miles of County Road 9 and .1 mile of County … [Read more...]
Arkansas Drivers Reminded to use IDriveArkansas.com for Memorial Day Holiday Travel Information
May 24, 2019 by
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) reminds drivers to “know before you go” and visit IDriveArkansas.com before traveling during this Memorial Day Holiday. Extensive highway improvements continue through the state. With those improvements come work zones. To aid in your holiday … [Read more...]
Routine Bridge Inspection Requires Alternating Lane Closure on U.S. Highway 64
May 24, 2019 by
A routine bridge inspection on U.S. Highway 64 (Midland Boulevard) requires an alternating lane closure, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will inspect the Midland Boulevard Bridge over the Arkansas River between Fort Smith and Van … [Read more...]
Boozman Recognized for Championing Fulbright and International Education Exchange Programs
May 24, 2019 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) was presented with the Institute of International Education’s (IIE) Centennial Medal for his dedication to international education and cultural exchange programs. “Educational exchanges like the Fulbright Program help change the world. Providing opportunities … [Read more...]
Senators Cotton, Rubio, Cardin Reintroduce Bill Targeting Chinese Aggression in South China Sea
May 23, 2019 by
U.S. Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Marco Rubio (R-Florida) and Ben Cardin (D-Maryland) today reintroduced the South China Sea and East China Sea Sanctions Act, a bipartisan bill to impose sanctions against Chinese entities that participate in Beijing’s illegitimate attempts to assert its … [Read more...]
