Arkansas businesses have demonstrated resilience in the face of a pandemic, skyrocketing inflation, supply chain disruptions and labor shortages. As a former small business owner, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) understands the challenging circumstances job creators navigate and the importance of … [Read more...]
Governor Hutchinson Signs Bills To support Law Enforcement, and Corrections
March 8, 2022 by
Law enforcement leaders and legislators gathered in the second-floor rotunda at the state capitol today as Governor Asa Hutchinson signed a bill that grants one-time stipends of up to $5,000 to police and probation and parole officers, and a second bill that increases the salary for Arkansas state … [Read more...]
Celebrating 50 years Crater of Diamonds as an Arkansas State Park
March 4, 2022 by
Crater of Diamonds State Park celebrates its 50th year as an Arkansas state park this year and will hold an anniversary celebration on Friday, April 22, and Saturday, April 23. Crater of Diamonds State Park, in Murfreesboro, Ark., has managed North America’s only public diamond mine since the State … [Read more...]
Arkansas McDonald’s Restaurants Aim to Hire 564 Employees this Week
March 3, 2022 by
McDonald’s restaurants across Central and Southern Arkansas plan to hire 564 employees from March 6–12 during Hiring Week activities across the region. McDonald’s offers flexible scheduling, extensive training, advancement opportunities and the opportunity to qualify for college tuition assistance, … [Read more...]
Routine Inspection of Broadway Bridge to Cause Temporary Lane Closures
March 2, 2022 by
A routine inspection of the Broadway Bridge across the Arkansas River (Highway 70) in Little Rock/North Little Rock will cause temporary lane closures this week. ARDOT inspection crews will close the northbound and southbound inside lanes and the turn lane (three lanes total at the same … [Read more...]
