Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today that he is opening the Office of Outdoor Recreation to coordinate awareness, opportunity, and stewardship of the outdoors in Arkansas. This office will reside in the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT) under the leadership of Secretary Stacy Hurst, who soon will start the search for a director. […]
Recent State Police promotions include Saline County man
The Arkansas State Police Commission approved promotions Thursday, June 10th, including one officer from Saline County. The recommendations were presented to the commission by Colonel Bill Bryant, Director of the Arkansas State Police. Lieutenant Scott Russell, 54, of Grant County, was promoted to the rank of captain and will assume commander duties within the Highway […]
June 11-13 is Free Fishing Weekend in Arkansas; nearly 50 locations stocked
Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed June 11-13, 2021, a free fishing weekend statewide. This is an annual tradition with the Governor and Arkansas Game & Fish Commission (AGFC). From noon Friday until midnight Sunday, residents and even non-residents may fish anywhere in Arkansas without fishing a license or trout permit. Regulations for Arkansas waters […]
DHS launches programs for Arkansans to apply for rent relief
The Arkansas Department of Human Services launched the new Arkansas Rent Relief Program this week to offer rent and utility help to eligible Arkansans. With the support of the Governor and State Legislature, DHS will give financial help to eligible renters who are unable to pay upcoming rent and utilities or who have overdue rent […]
State cracking down on unemployment fraud, telling employers how to report people playing the system
The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (ADWS) is cracking down on residents playing the system to stay on unemployment. There are a lot of people out there who need unemployment compensation, but there are also people doing just enough to meet the requirements set by ADWS, so they can continue receiving money from not being […]
ARDOT to shift traffic onto temp I-30 bridge Wednesday night while demolishing the old bridge
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will shift traffic Saturday, on Interstate 30 onto a temporary bridge at exit 114, so they can demolish an older bridge. This is part of a project to widen the Interstate to six lanes. Weather permitting, crews will shift westbound interstate traffic (going toward Hot Springs) onto a temporary […]
Governor Hutchinson: J&J Vaccinations to resume in Arkansas
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that the administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for Covid-19 will resume in Arkansas on Monday, April 26th. “Vaccinations are the most important tool we have to neutralize COVID-19,” Governor Hutchinson said Monday. “The resumption of the J&J distribution allows us to say with confidence that the vaccine is as […]
Take the internet speed test to help Arkansas report broadband needs to Delta Regional Authority
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) announces the launch of the Delta Broadband Mapping Project, an initiative aimed at strengthening broadband infrastructure that supports telehealth, distance learning, and remote work throughout the 252 counties and parishes of the eight-state DRA region. The initiative encourages residents to participate in the free, anonymous Delta Speed Test, conducted through […]
Video: State Senators Elliott and Hendren speak about their bipartisan efforts at Bryant luncheon
Two politicians from different parties in the Arkansas Legislature have made it their goal to press for more bipartisan efforts, with some failures and some successes. Arkansas State Senators Joyce Elliott, a Democrat, and Jim Hendren, an Independent who recently left the Republican party, spoke in tandem about their efforts, at the April 22nd, meeting […]
Work on I-30 in Saline County requires overnight closure of Highway 67/229
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires an overnight closure of Highway 67/229 below the I-30 bridge, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will close Hwy. 67/229 below I-30 at Haskell Exit 114, between the Frontage Road north of I-30 and Pawnee Drive on Saturday […]
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