Cotton, McConnell, Ernst, Grassley Send Letter to Businesses Regarding Democrats’ Theft of Iowa House Sea

Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today sent a letter to trade associations, firms, and businesses who spoke out about Republicans objecting to the electoral college. The letter asks these businesses to hold … [Read more...]

New Mobile Unit; Stops Planned Throughout Arkansas

In Baptist Health’s 100th year, the health care organization is strengthening its ability to serve communities beyond medical center walls with the debut of a new mobile health unit. The Baptist Health Mobile Health Unit will offer COVID-19 vaccines to help get more Arkansans vaccinated at stops … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman: Potential PAYGO Cuts Should Give Pause to Idea of Tackling Climate Change Through Reconciliation

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, said the mandatory spending cuts that will result from the Democrats’ massive $1.9T reconciliation package should give pause to the idea of using the same process to further … [Read more...]

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...]

Lyon College Junior Scots wrestler Jasmine Hernandez becomes National Champion

On March 13th, Lyon College junior and Scots wrestler Jasmine Hernandez was the first in the 149-year history of Lyon College: she was crowned a National Champion. Just 7 years into our women’s wrestling program, She has made a mark on the sport because not only did Jasmine win her weight class … [Read more...]

Breaking: South of Batesville, One Man Dead another in Custody

Independence County Deputies responded to an address in the southern part of the county for a subject being shot. Upon arrival, deputies located two white males. One deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. The other was placed into custody and identified as the suspect. The crime scene is being … [Read more...]