Archives for March 2021

Batesville to host 1A to 4A division Baseball Tournament March/April

Batesville Pioneer athletics announces that First Community Bank will again be the presenting sponsor for the 2021 Pioneer Classic baseball tournament, starting with the 1A – 4A division on March 26 and 27, and the 5A – 7A division on April 2and 3. The 2021 field will host 17 teams from across the … [Read more...]

Corps sites offer access to countless outdoor activities along the Arkansas River

This year marks an interesting milestone: the 50-year anniversary of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, MKARNS. At the time of its opening half a century ago, the endeavor stood out as the largest civil works project that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE, had ever … [Read more...]

April 16 deadline for Applications for Arkansas Rice Now Scholarship Program

Current high school juniors graduating in 2022 are eligible to apply for and win up to $15,000 in scholarship funding towards higher education. Arkansas Rice's "Rice Reps" is a five month program to help educate students about the rice industry while equipping them to act as advocates in their … [Read more...]

Metals.com Case Arkansas Securities Commissioner Enters Final Cease and Desist

The Arkansas Securities Department urges Arkansas investors victimized in an alleged $185 million precious metals investment scheme targeting over 1600 investors to immediately file a claim with the court-appointed receiver.  On March 22, 2021, the Arkansas Securities Commissioner entered a … [Read more...]

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture Announces Updated Memberships for Branding Programs

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce the restructuring of its Arkansas Grown and Arkansas Made branded programs to offer new ways to support its Arkansas Grown and Arkansas Made members.  The Arkansas Grown and Arkansas Made logos are now available free of charge to … [Read more...]

Members of Arkansas Delegation Secure $4.9 Million for State Airports

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill and Bruce Westerman—announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded over $4.9 million in federal grants to airports and airfields in Arkansas to off-set costs and maintain jobs as a result … [Read more...]

Conway COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Sign-up

The City of Conway, in partnership with Baptist Health, Conway Regional, and Smith Family Pharmacy, will conduct a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday, March 27, 2021, from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Don Owen Sports Center, 10 Lower Ridge Rd, Conway, AR 72032. Please use the form below to … [Read more...]

United States Flag and Arkansas State Flag Half-Staff Notification

President Biden has ordered flags to fly at half-staff as a mark of respect for the victims of the tragedy perpetrated on March 22, 2021, in Boulder, Colorado. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset Saturday, March 27, 2021. President Biden's proclamation can be viewed HERE. … [Read more...]

Boozman, Tester Fight for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange During Service in Thailand

U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester (D-MT) are renewing their bipartisan effort to support veterans who served in Thailand during the Vietnam War-era by allowing them the opportunity to prove toxic exposure in order to qualify for Department … [Read more...]

Conway Academic Signing Day

Academic Signing Day, presented by Acxiom Corporation, highlights the academic success of Conway's high school seniors.  The 2021 event will be televised this spring. Students who meet the qualifications listed below will be asked to submit a brief video introduction to be … [Read more...]