Bradley County Quorum Court hears from Judge Bruce Anderson about jail facility dilemma

WARREN, Ark. – In a recent session held Monday at the Bradley County Courthouse, the Bradley County Quorum Court convened for their regular monthly meeting with all nine members in attendance. Among the key discussions was an address by District Judge Bruce Anderson, who raised concerns about the increasing issue of individuals being issued citations…

Josie Hargis to deliver a diverse musical experience at Hogskin Holidays Festival in Hampton

Music enthusiasts in Hampton, Arkansas, are in for a treat as Josie Hargis prepares to take the stage during the Hogskin Holidays festival on Friday, April 12th. From 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM, uptown Hampton will be alive with the vibrant sounds of country, gospel, and rock and roll, promising a memorable experience. Josie Hargis…

Ouachita Hardwood Flooring celebrates fourth consecutive year without lost time accident

Ouachita Hardwood Flooring proudly announced another year without a lost time accident, marking the fourth consecutive year of this achievement. Last March, Ouachita Hardwood Flooring received a 3-year recognition from the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing for its outstanding safety practices. This recent accomplishment reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to prioritize safety across all…

Boozman-led Recycling and Composting Bills pass Senate

WASHINGTON – Legislation backed by Senate Recycling Caucus co-chair Senator John Boozman (R-AR) that would improve our nation’s recycling and composting systems unanimously passed the Senate last week. Boozman, along with Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee Chairman Tom Carper (D-DE) and Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), have been leading proponents of the pair of legislative initiatives to enhance recycling…

Arkansas State Broadband Office launches statewide mapping challenge process

Little Rock, Ark. (March 18, 2024) – The Arkansas State Broadband Office will launch its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) mapping challenge process on Wednesday, March 20. This months-long process will enable stakeholders in Arkansas to challenge the accuracy of the Federal Communications Commission’s National Broadband Map and the levels of internet service reported at…

Remote sensors record spring ‘gobbler talk’

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is spying on a lot of “talking turkey” throughout the state, but they’re not eavesdropping on conversations at local coffee shops and gas pumps. The chatter they’re capturing is coming from male eastern wild turkeys making their presence known to hens before breeding season begins.  Each…