Archives for July 2020

Commodity Food Distribution for Cleburne County

Commodity Food Distribution for Cleburne County. Commodities will be given on a first come first serve basis. 1 box per household. REQUIREMENTS: You must be a Cleburne County resident, declaration of household income. If you are picking up commodities for someone, you must have a signed and dated … [Read more...]

Improvements to Interstate 40 in North Little Rock Will Require Temporary Lane Closure

Weather permitting, crews will put in place a closure for the outside westbound lane of I-40 between Protho Junction (Exit 157) and Springhill Drive (Exit 156) from 10:00 p.m. on the night of Wednesday, July 22 to 5:00 a.m. the following morning. This closure will allow crews to replace … [Read more...]

COVID-19 Active Cases IS at 6,876 in Arkansas with 380 Total Deaths in Arkansas as of 1:36 pm Wednesday, July 22, 2020

From the Timeless 106.1, KFFB news desk here is the update for COVID-19, we bring you National News updates top of every hour and State, Regional and Local updates at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 am, 12:30 pm and 5:30, tune in for your favorite Timeless Favorites and the latest news. Governor Asa … [Read more...]

The City of Jasper and Fifty-Six Receive Water and Wastewater Project Funding

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission approved $7,405,713 for water and wastewater projects serving more than 3,799 people in five Arkansas communities on July 15, 2020. The projects are as follows: − The City of Jasper in Newton County received a $440,000 loan and … [Read more...]

Arkansas PBS honors the life of John Lewis in special programming including memorial footage

CONWAY, Ark. (Arkansas PBS) — Arkansas PBS will honor the life and work of former U.S. Rep. John Lewis, one of the key leaders of the civil rights movement, with special programming throughout the week. Lewis’ life as an activist included lunch counter sit-ins, Freedom Rides, the 1963 March on … [Read more...]

Becky Mitchum, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS Joins WRMC PROS

White River Health System (WRHS) is pleased to welcome Becky Mitchum, speech-language pathologist (SLP), to WRMC PROS Therapy team.Becky earned a master’s degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from the University of Central Arkansas. Prior to joining us, Becky was the SLP on the pediatric … [Read more...]

Arkansas Highway Commission Meeting

In compliance with Act 93 of 1967, you are hereby notified that members of the Arkansas State Highway Commission may gather for the following events: Wednesday, July 22nd   10:00 a.m. Arkansas Highway Commission Meeting ARDOT Central Office Auditorium 10324 Interstate … [Read more...]

COVID-19 Active Cases IS at 7,167 in Arkansas with 363 Total Deaths in Arkansas as of 1:36 pm Friday, July 20, 2020

From the Timeless 106.1, KFFB news desk here is the update for COVID-19, we bring you National News updates top of every hour and State, Regional and Local updates at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 am, 12:30 pm and 5:30, tune in for your favorite Timeless Favorites and the latest news. Governor Asa … [Read more...]

Batesville Area Arts Council Hosts Take Home Summer Art Camp

The Batesville Area Arts Council will host a “take home” summer art camp for kids this month. They are busy putting together art kits, which include all supplies needed to create 5 outlined projects & many more. Students will learn about a variety of artists, and practice different art … [Read more...]

ARDOT Awarded $42.7 Million for COVID-19 Recovery

The grant—totaling $42,742,893—comes from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which became law in March with the support of the Arkansas delegation. The funding will be used by ARDOT for state and project administration, including leave for employees due to the … [Read more...]