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I’m just going to give you an outline, because I don’t want you to miss out on: How Arkansas plans to achieve the goal of broadband Internet everywhere in the state What you can do now to get broadband Internet to your specific residence or business. How to get a discount on your monthly Internet […]
Check your address on the Federal Broadband Map confirm services
If you want your area to take advantage of the funding to expand high-speed Internet (you do), follow the instructions below. It’s the Arkansas State Broadband Office that is urging all Arkansans to verify their Internet services the newly published federal broadband map. Recently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a new national broadband map showing high-speed […]
State grants to boost 5 Saline County law enforcement agencies with up to $100K each
The State of Arkansas awarded up to $100,000 each to five Saline County law enforcement agencies as part of a statewide grant distribution. See the list below, with local agencies in red. State-funded grants totaling more than $7 million dollars were awarded to 113 local and state law enforcement agencies and correctional or detention facilities. Approximately […]
Arkansas Small Businesses can apply for low interest loan through CARES Act
Arkansas businesses have another shot at getting financial help to power through the pandemic. Last week, the Board of Directors for the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) put the final stamp of approval on the CARES Act Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). CAPDD was recently awarded a roughly $1 million grant from the U.S […]
Saline County reveals what communities will benefit from broadband internet grant
Some remote areas of the county will be getting broadband internet soon. We heard about Saline County’s nearly $3 million grant last week, and now we know where it will be applied. The Arkansas Department of Commerce awarded Saline county $2,950,000 from its Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) broadband grant program to serve several communities in […]
Saline County to get a share of $100M in additional grant funding for high speed internet in rural areas
The Arkansas Department of Commerce recently announced that companies capable of deploying broadband to rural Arkansas are now eligible to apply for an Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) grant. The Arkansas Legislative Council executive subcommittee approved the change outlined in a supplemental emergency ARC rule this week. The approved rule also gives further flexibility to the […]
Nearly $1 Million Under CARES Act Announced to Help Arkansas Small Businesses
Arkansas businesses have another shot at getting financial help to power through the pandemic. Last week, the Board of Directors for the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) put the final stamp of approval on the CARES Act Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). CAPDD was recently awarded a roughly $1 million grant from the U.S […]
State Grant Provides Drug Overdose Kits to Every Sheriff Deputy
The Arkansas State Drug Director’s Office has a awarded the Saline County Sheriff’s Office with a grant of Naloxone (Narcan) overdose kits through a grant funded by the Arkansas State Drug Director’s Office, the University of Arkansas System Criminal Justice Institute and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The grant provides the kits, […]
Bryant Parks Granted $250K for Inclusive Playground Upgrade
The City of Bryant received notice of a $250,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism for Mills Park. The grant will be used to transform the existing play area at Mills Park, into a new all-inclusive playground and walking trail, as well as improving the facility access to the park. “We are […]
19 Years of Grants Allow Benton PD to Step Up Enforcement for DWI, Seatbelts & Speeding
For the 19th year, the Benton Police Department (BNPD) has been awarded a Federal grant for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). This means the BNPD is able to pay officers for overtime hours spent on seat belt, speeding and DWI enforcement. In addition to regular enforcement, the BNPD will participate in state and federal mobilizations […]