January 26 Meeting to highlight Policy and Innovation The Arkansas Rice Farmers and Arkansas Rice Council will hold their annual meeting on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 8:00 am in Stuttgart at the newly renovated Grand Prairie Center.USA Rice CEO, Betsy Ward will deliver an industry update … [Read more...]
Southside School District to Host Silent Auction
January 19, 2023 by
Southside School District will be hosting a silent auction starting on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 until the end of the day on Saturday, January 21st, 2023. Bidding will take place online using the link provided and in person on Saturday, January 21st during the home basketball game against … [Read more...]
First Arkansas Grown Conference and Expo Scheduled for January 2023
January 9, 2023 by
The Arkansas Grown program, administered through the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, will partner with several Arkansas agricultural associations and organizations to host the first Arkansas Grown Conference and Expo on January 25-28, 2023, in Little Rock. The conference and expo will consist … [Read more...]
2023 Conway Area Leadership Institute Class Applications
January 6, 2023 by
The 2023 Conway Area Leadership Institute application is now available. Individuals interested in learning about the Conway area, pursuing first-hand leadership experience, and interacting with community leaders, should apply. The application deadline is Friday, February 10, 2023. … [Read more...]
2022-2023 Farm to School Grant Application Deadline Extended
January 6, 2023 by
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has extended the deadline for applications to the Arkansas School Garden Grant Program and the Arkansas Taste Test Grant Program through January 25, 2023. The Arkansas School Garden Grant Program is available to help schools start or expand gardens on school … [Read more...]
Construction on Interstate 40 to Cause Lane Closures Near Atkins
January 3, 2023 by
Crews will begin work next week in the westbound main lanes of Interstate 40 west of Atkins (Exit 94). Drivers will encounter nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to 10 a.m., beginning Tuesday, January 3, weather permitting. Weekend nightly lane closures will occur from 8 p.m. Friday night to 10 … [Read more...]
LifePlus Breaks Ground On New Facility in Batesville with Plans to Add 150 jobs, $24 million Investment
January 3, 2023 by
Lifeplus International, a world leader in holistic wellbeing products, today broke ground on the first of four new buildings at their flagship manufacturing facility in Batesville, Arkansas, where they plan to invest $24 million and create 150 jobs within five years. The company currently has their … [Read more...]
Warming Centers are Open in Arkansas
December 22, 2022 by
The following Warming Centers are open in the Central Arkansas Area: For more information call Arkansas Department of Emergency Management +1 501-683-6700 Please e-mail kffbevent@gmail.com if you would like a warming center added to this list. … [Read more...]
Legion Riders Monthly Meeting in Cabot
December 22, 2022 by
The Legion Riders are having their monthly meeting on January 3rd at 6pm. It is open to all American Legion Members in good standing. If you are interested in joining come by The Post at 600 N Grant Street, Cabot, or call 501-203-5715. STARS, (Small Town Amateur Radio Service) a ham radio club, … [Read more...]
