Boozman, Cotton, Hyde-Smith Hail Victory for U.S. Catfish Producers as Commerce Dept. Reverses Decision Favoring Imports from Vietnam

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) joined Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in claiming victory for U.S. farm-raised catfish producers and processors following the U.S. Department of Commerce’s announcement reversing a preliminary decision that would have greatly reduced anti-dumping duties on imported catfish from companies controlled by the Communist Party of Vietnam. The…

Second session of Arkansas Delta Women’s Leadership Academy held in El Dorado

JONESBORO — Women from across the Delta convened in El Dorado this week for the second of six sessions of the inaugural class of the Arkansas Delta Women’s Leadership Academy (ADWLA).  The year-long program, hosted by the Delta Center for Economic Development at Arkansas State University, includes women from 17 counties in the state.  In this…

Bradley County Veterans Museum to host retirement ceremony for Dorothy Anders on March 15

The Bradley County Veterans Museum along with the Bradley County Judge will host a Retirement Ceremony honoring Mrs. Dorothy Anders on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 11 a.m. inside the Veterans Museum, located at 210 North Main Street. Mrs. Anders has served as the Bradley County Veterans Service Officer for more than 20 years. The…

Spring into the outdoors with the AGFC March 16 – 22

LITTLE ROCK — March Madness has an entirely different meaning for many parents in The Natural State. The big college basketball tournament will tip off just as most Arkansas schools dismiss their students for a week for spring break. According to Eric Maynard, interim chief of Education for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, parents…

WHS Soccer matches for March 14 against Crossett moved to April 18

Warren High School announced that tomorrow’s (March 14) soccer matches against conference opponent Crossett have been moved to Thursday, April 18. The Lady Jacks will kick off at 5 p.m. with the Lumberjacks to follow. The non-conference fixture against White Hall that was originally on April 18 has been cancelled. With the changes, the next…