By U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) Serving in Congress and spending long amounts of time in Washington, D.C. makes it even more special when I get to enjoy Arkansas’s natural beauty. Some of my fondest memories were made with family and friends fishing on Lake Ouachita or hunting the forests …
Read More »State Capitol Week in Review July 12
State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Larry Teague July 12, 2019 LITTLE ROCK – The state Human Services Department is reviewing every case this year in which people have been denied assisted living or home care services in the Living Choices and ARChoices programs. Until January of this year, …
Read More »Mineral Springs School Board Meets in Special Session Wednesday
The Mineral Springs School Board met again for the third time this week on Wednesday, July 10th. A quorum was established with Shelia Jackson, William Dixon, and Dorothy Vaughn absent. A motion to adopt a resolution to allow Curtis Turner Jr. as Interim Superintendent to replace Thelma Forte’s signature on …
Read More »Restoration Project at Former Bus Station
The Howard County Historical Society restoration project at the former fire department building in Nashville continues. The structure also includes the former Continental Trailways bus station. A restored bench from one of the old service stations located on Main Street in Nashville has been placed in front of the building. …
Read More »Pond Workshop Scheduled in Murfreesboro
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will hold a pond workshop on July 18th in Murfreesboro. The free workshop will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the city hall community room. Dylan Hann, District 7 Fisheries Management Biologist for the AGFC says topics will include fish population management, …
Read More »New Reservation System for Arkansas State Parks
Guests of Arkansas State Parks will soon see an improved reservation system available later this month. The parks system has been using two separate products for reservations, but now it will be streamlined into one. To maximize the time used to make the switch, the reservation system will be offline …
Read More »Murfreesboro City Council Implements Dues Collection Program for Residents Outside City Limits
The Murfreesboro City Council has adopted an ordinance to implement a dues collection program for residents outside the city limits, but located within the Murfreesboro Fire District. The dues are set at $35 per year, per 911 location, within the fire district. Dues from this new policy will be used …
Read More »Prospectors’ Gemboree Winners and Supporters Announced
By Waymon Cox Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! On Saturday, June 15, more than 800 park guests visited the Crater to search for diamonds and celebrate diamond miners in Arkansas during the 9th Annual Prospectors’ Gemboree. Visitors of all ages enjoyed playing games and winning prizes during the …
Read More »South Pike School Board Welcomes New Superintendent
The South Pike County School Board met for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 9. The meeting was the first official meeting for new superintendent Brad Sullivan. Board members approved several housekeeping items for the new school year, such as handbook changes and ASBA policy revisions. The board approved …
Read More »Pike County Sheriff’s Department Makes Arrests Over Holiday Weekend
The Pike County Sheriff’s Department made 9 arrests over the 4th of July holiday weekend. Sheriff Travis Hill stated that two arrests were for DWI. Hill also stated that they are working with the Glenwood Police Department to investigate multiple reports of thefts from vehicles over the 4th of July …
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