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American Heart Month

2024-02-25T20:50:10+00:00 Feb 9th, 2024|In the News|

February marks the beginning of American Heart Month, a crucial period dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and the prevalence of heart disease. In the United States and in Arkansas, heart disease stands as the leading cause of death. Statistics paint a stark picture: every 33 seconds, a life is claimed by cardiovascular disease [...]

Game & Fish Meetings

2024-02-25T20:48:43+00:00 Feb 9th, 2024|In the News|

For those with concerns about the renovations planned for Dave Donaldson WMA the Arkansas Game and Fish have 2 meetings scheduled tomorrow, Saturday, February 10th. The first meeting will be 9-11 a.m. at the Pocahontas Junior High gymnasium at 2405 N. Park St. It will be followed by a meeting from 2-4 p.m. at the [...]

Arkansas Food Hall of Fame

2024-02-25T20:46:58+00:00 Feb 2nd, 2024|In the News|

Food traditions often serve as cultural landmarks, preserving culinary heritage and connecting generations. Long-standing food establishments carry the flavors and techniques passed down through time, offering a taste of history on each plate. That is why in 2016, the Division of Arkansas Heritage launched the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. The Arkansas Food Hall of [...]

Arkansas Legislative Council Update

2024-02-25T20:43:40+00:00 Jan 26th, 2024|In the News|

The Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC) and the council’s subcommittees met this week at the Capitol. These meetings were previously scheduled for the week of January 15 but were postponed due to the winter weather across the state. ALC members were presented with an update from the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) regarding damage from [...]

Educational Adequacy Study

2024-02-25T20:41:53+00:00 Jan 19th, 2024|In the News|

Public education stands as the primary expenditure within state government. This month, the House and Senate Education Committees began working on the Educational Adequacy Study. This study will serve as a recommendation to the legislature to determine funding for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. This in-depth process involves assessing the entirety of public education [...]

Concealed Carry Regulations

2024-02-25T20:35:25+00:00 Jan 12th, 2024|In the News|

This week, the Arkansas Legislative Council Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee held a meeting to discuss concealed carry laws in Arkansas. This meeting was part of a series of meetings held as part of the Arkansas Firearms and Concealed Carry Laws Study. The purpose of the study is to ultimately simplify gun laws in the [...]

Register to Vote in the Primary

2024-01-07T17:42:14+00:00 Jan 5th, 2024|In the News|

As the Preferential Primary Election and Nonpartisan General Election draw near in Arkansas, it's crucial for every eligible citizen to recognize the power they hold within their vote. The upcoming election on March 5, 2024, serves as an opportunity for Arkansans to shape the future of their communities, the state, and the nation. The deadline [...]