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Washington––As inflation remains near a 40-year high forcing Arkansans to continue paying more for basic necessities, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is hearing from small business owners about the economic climate’s impact on their operations.

Rob Roedel, Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Little Rock — Bill Gossage has been named as the vice president of governmental affairs for the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. He replaces Kirkley Thomas, who retired on Aug.

The Marion County Quorum Court met Tuesday, August 9, at 6 p.m. to decide appropriations for Boat Safety Fund, truck for County Road Department, Juvenile Service and the MC Sheriff’s Office. Present was Justices, Joyce McCalla, Claudia Brigham, Wesley Shipman, Rick White, Marty Nickels, Mike Scrima, Talon Vancuren, Brady Madden and James Underwood, along with Judge, John Massey.

Little Rock – Forge Institute, a leader in cyber workforce development and other cyberdefense related services, today named University of Arkansas System CISO Eric Wall to its Advisory Board, adding to a membership already composed of many of the most impactful leaders in cyber and data security.

Rachel Rodemann Putman, Associate Director for Strategic Communications This fall, students at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will work with a slate of rock-star student affairs professionals thanks to a series of strategic hires and promotions in the Student Life Office, beginning with Stephanie London, who will serve as Assistant Dean of Students for Housing and Campus and Community Engagement. London, who earned her bachelor’s degree from UAFS, has served the university for 15 years and played an integral role in its growth.