AMHC Meeting Postponed
The Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission Meeting scheduled for Monday, January 23, 2023, 9:30 am has been postponed. A notice will be sent to the public once a new date has been set.
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New AGFC, CAW agreement adds public hunting access
LITTLE ROCK — Commissioners with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission today authorized Director Austin Booth to amend a long-term lease agreement with Central Arkansas Water to expand Maumelle River Wildlife Management Area in Pulaski County by 2,395 acres.
Read MoreNew AGFC, CAW agreement adds public hunting accessDecARcerate and AJRC Call for Effective Criminal Justice Reform
Little Rock - DecARcerate and Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition joined several legal organizations, non-partisan policy organizations, and local criminal justice reform advocates to call on Governor Sanders to invest our taxpayer’s dollars in modern, proven means to address the needs of our families and communities, rather than waste those taxpayer dollars on the same-old systems that simply do not work.
Read MoreDecARcerate and AJRC Call for Effective Criminal Justice ReformPrivate Applicator Training
Local farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural producers who wish to renew an expiring pesticide license or receive a first time private pesticide applicator license will have the opportunity to receive the required training February 6.
Read MorePrivate Applicator TrainingAR-BIC 2023 to Explore the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Public Health
Little Rock – The Arkansas Bioinformatics Consortium (AR-BIC) is hosting its annual meeting on March 13 and 14, 2023, at the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel in North Little Rock, AR. The ninth meeting of the AR-BIC is expected to draw hundreds of researchers, data scientists, students, and academic leaders to central Arkansas.
Read MoreAR-BIC 2023 to Explore the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Public HealthDeterra Donates Pouches to Sanctuary
HARRISON - Kyle Evatt, on behalf of the Boone County Ignite Coalition disseminated 20 Deterra Drug Deactivation Pouches to Shannon Farabee with Sanctuary Inc. in Harrison.
Read MoreDeterra Donates Pouches to SanctuaryJ.B. Hunt Provides Nearly $9m in Appreciation Bonuses
LOWELL – J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, announced that for the second consecutive year its subsidiary J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. will award appreciation bonuses to full-time company drivers and full-time hourly maintenance and office employees. The total amount awarded will exceed $8.8 million.
Read MoreJ.B. Hunt Provides Nearly $9m in Appreciation BonusesJones Contract Renewed at Cotter
Cotter – The Cotter school board met to discuss superintendent’s contract, budget, district calendar and building progress for the district. Allen Franks, Luke Walker, Jimmy Morgan and Russel Duggins attended the meeting, along with school administrators.
Read MoreJones Contract Renewed at CotterFirst Arkansas Grown Conference and Expo to be Held
WHAT: The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Arkansas Grown program will partner with several Arkansas agricultural associations and organizations to host the first Arkansas Grown Conference and Expo.
Read MoreFirst Arkansas Grown Conference and Expo to be HeldY-S applies for funding
Yellville-Summit School district intends to apply for funding to continue the 21st CCLC program. The Nita M. Lowey Arkansas 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty schools.
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