The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has established a new, dedicated webpage allowing the public and law enforcement agencies to report blocked highway-rail grade crossings, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Blocked crossings occur when stopped trains … [Read more...]
Federal Railroad Administration Seeking Input on Blocked Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
March 5, 2020 by
Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas Announces New Executive Director
March 5, 2020 by
Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas announced Kelly Fleming has been named executive director of the nonprofit devoted to put God’s love into action, bringing people together to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. Fleming has served as the Director of … [Read more...]
Boozman Joins With Menendez to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Communities Save Lives
March 3, 2020 by
U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) introduced the Prevent Blood Loss with Emergency Equipment Devices (BLEEDing) Act that would expand access to life-saving bleeding control kits in schools, malls, houses of worship, libraries and other gathering places in communities across … [Read more...]
The Isaacs Concert in Greers Ferry
March 1, 2020 by
The Isaacs will be in concert Friday, March 6th at 7:00pm. Doors will open at 6:00pm. The concert will be held at the West Side Baptist Church in Greers Ferry, AR. … [Read more...]
American Patriotism is Alive in Clinton
February 21, 2020 by
Nineteen times a year United States' flags dau n the streets of Clinton, Arkansas. Approximately 80 area businesses, churches, and organizations have chosen to show their American Patriotism and support our local Boy Scout Troop. Scouts of Boy Scout Troop #152, sponsored by Clinton Church of Christ, … [Read more...]
Dog Training Seminar By One of America’s Best Trainers Program to Benefit Non-profit Supporting Disabled Veterans
February 19, 2020 by
Air Force Colonel Robert Milner (retired), one of America’s top trainers of special purpose working dogs, will be leading a two-day training seminar February 29 and March 1, 2020, at the Courtyard by Marriott in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Col. Milner’s two-day training seminar will focus on the … [Read more...]
Weekly Painting Classes at The Fairfield Bay Education Center
February 18, 2020 by
Weekly painting classes are held at the Fairfield Bay Education Center on Tuesdays from 10am to 12 noon. Paint with Jim Tindall: Paint an original acrylic painting with Jim's in class demonstration. No RSVP required, beginners and walk-ins welcome. All materials Provided, $45 For more … [Read more...]
2020 Eastern ARKANSAS RURAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
February 18, 2020 by
Providing rural residents with the skills and tools needed to create and expand small businesses and engage in job creation activities are the goals of an upcoming regional business conference to be held in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas. Funded by the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services (ADWS), … [Read more...]
ARKANSAS STATE PARKS NAMES TOP CHEF Queen Wilhelmina State Park Takes Top Prize
February 13, 2020 by
Queen Wilhelmina State Park took home the top prize today at the Arkansas State Park’s Top Chef Competition. It was the first time they won in the seven years of the contest. Five park restaurants participated in the event, sponsored by Ben E. Keith, at the Pulaski Technical College Culinary Arts … [Read more...]
Boozman Initiative to Boost VA Suicide Prevention Efforts Clears Senate Committee
February 7, 2020 by
A legislative initiative led by U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Mark Warner (D-VA) is one step closer to becoming law. The measure to create a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) grant program to leverage veteran-serving non-profits and other community networks in order to reduce veteran … [Read more...]
