Governor Asa Hutchinson has directed the United States flag and the Arkansas State flag to fly at half-staff in tribute to the memory of Detective Paul Newell of the Benton County Sheriff's Office. Flags will fly at half-staff from December 20, 2022, to December 28, 2022. On the morning of … [Read more...]
United States Flag and Arkansas State Flag Half-Staff Notification: Benton County Detective Paul Newell
December 21, 2022 by
Interstate 30 Construction Requires Lane Closures in Little Rock and North Little Rock
December 20, 2022 by
Work on Interstate 30 in Little Rock and North Little Rock involves weekly lane closures. No closures are scheduled for Thursday, December 22 through Tuesday, January 3 due to the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Weather permitting, the following travel impacts are expected to occur … [Read more...]
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Cautions Horse Owners Following Recall of Alfalfa Product
December 20, 2022 by
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture cautions horse owners and handlers in Arkansas following a voluntary recall of alfalfa cubes from Manzanola Feeds due to a possible Clostridium botulinum health risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice on December 17 advising horse … [Read more...]
Deadline For White County Single Parent Scholarship Fund
December 14, 2022 by
The deadline for applying for White County Single Parent Scholarship Fund, Inc.(WCSPSF, Inc.) spring 2023 scholarships is January 7, 2023. WCSPSF, Inc. awards scholarships to White County single parents of minor children who are pursuing post-secondary education in order to achieve skilled … [Read more...]
Ribbon-Cutting Held for “Mrs. Johnnie’s Playground” at Sulphur Rock Elementary
December 14, 2022 by
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony for Sulphur Rock Elementary's new playground. Following the retirement of long-time employee, Mrs. Johnnie Moore, a group of Sulphur Rock parents come forward with an idea to build a new playground for the students. The … [Read more...]
Ribbon-Cutting Held for BSD Lending Libraries
December 8, 2022 by
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the Batesville School District's Lending Libraries. "While revising the IMPACT Independence County plan, residents identified building a culture of reading as a strategic opportunity for our area to better … [Read more...]
Sanders Announces Intent to Nominate Mike Mills Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism
December 6, 2022 by
Governor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced her intention to nominate Mike Mills as the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. “Mike Mills is one of the premier outdoor recreation and tourism leaders not only in the state of Arkansas but across the country, and … [Read more...]
Natural State Brass Band Concerts
December 4, 2022 by
Join the Natural State Brass Band for Christmas concerts on December 16 in North Little Rock and December 18 in Little Rock. Admission is free, and tickets are not required! December 16 at 7 p.m. St. Luke's Episcopal Church4106 JFK, North Little Rock December 18 at 3 p.m. Immanuel Baptist … [Read more...]
