The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Enter Emergency Conditions

 Due to extreme winter conditions and record power usage, The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas were forced to implement emergency contingency plans that included short-term, rotating power curtailments at some local electric cooperatives. Curtailments were discontinued at 9 p.m., however the … [Read more...]

Closings and Delays for Wednesday 2-17-2021

These County and State offices will be closed on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. We will update as notified:Arkansas State Offices Will Switch to Telework WednesdayCleburne County Offices: ClosedIndependence County Offices: Closed and Wednesday curbside trash will not run, it will be picked up next … [Read more...]

School Closings for Wednesday 2-17-2021 Updated

Arkansas State University – Beebe: Closed, Remote Classes/ServicesArkansas State University – Heber Springs: Closed, Remote Classes/ServicesArkansas State University – LRAFB: Closed, Remote Classes/ServicesArkansas State University – Searcy: Closed, Remote Classes/ServicesArkansas Tech … [Read more...]

Fairfield Bay Mayor Duncan Issues Mandatory Driving Curfew

Fairfield Bay Mayor Linda Duncan has issued a mandatory driving curfew on city streets from 8pm to 7am until February 20th, 2021. … [Read more...]

Arkansas State Offices Will Switch to Telework Tomorrow for Weather-Affected Areas

LITTLE ROCK – Due to poor road conditions in many areas of the state, Governor Asa Hutchinson has closed State office buildings except for critical operations tomorrow, Tuesday, February 16, 2021. State employees who can telework should do so, and Cabinet … [Read more...]

School & Other Closings for Tuesday 2-16-2021

SCHOOL CLOSINGS Arkansas State University - Beebe: Tuesday & Wednesday Remote Classes/ServicesArkansas State University - Heber Springs: Tuesday & Wednesday Remote Classes/ServicesArkansas State University - LRAFB: Tuesday & Wednesday Remote Classes/ServicesArkansas State University - … [Read more...]

UTILITIES REQUEST CONSERVATION OF NATURAL GAS DURING WINTER WEATHER EVENT

Utilities are asking customers in Arkansas to conserve the amount of natural gas consumed during the current winter weather event. Additional demands on energy sources due to extreme cold weather could cause disruptions to customers in affected areas. Large amounts of winter precipitation continued … [Read more...]

Arkansas State Police, “Please Stay Home”

Please stay home!!!! We can not stress enough how dangerous the roads are all across the state. It’s cold, it’s windy, and being stranded on the side of the road is not where you want to be. Our troopers are out but will be taking it slow responding to calls for service. If you MUST get out … [Read more...]

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Request Conservation of Electricity Usage

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas ask members to voluntarily limit use of electric service immediately and through midnight Tuesday in order to ensure that electric service is not interrupted.  Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas members are urged to reduce the use of electrical … [Read more...]

School Closings for Monday 2-15-2021

Collages Update Arkansas State University - Beebe: Monday remote classes/servicesArkansas State University - Heber Springs: Monday remote classes/servicesArkansas State University - LRAFB: Monday remote classes/servicesArkansas State University - Newport: Virtual LearningArkansas State University … [Read more...]