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Month: March 2025
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Sanders releases disaster funds in response to tornadoes and severe weather
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: EO 25-05: EXECUTIVE ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDING, AS AUTHORIZED BY ARK. CODE ANN. §§ 12-75-114, AS AMENDED, FROM THE GOVERNOR’S DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FUND WHEREAS: On […]
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Sanders declares an emergency for severe storms and tornadoes
TO ALL WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: DR 25-03: EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES ON OR ABOUT MARCH 14, 2025 WHEREAS: On March 14, 2025, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes struck Arkansas and continue to […]
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Storm damage from overnight storms in Hope-Prescott area
Pictures by Leslie Jordan, used by permission. Richard Kidd home in Spring Hill area, 250 Hempstead 150.
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Three fatalities in Independence County, storm damge in Nevada & Hempstead Counties
NORTH LITTLE ROCK – Three fatalities have been confirmed in Independence County, and 29 people were reported injured in eight counties in connection to a storm system that moved through the state overnight. Numbers are preliminary […]
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Jonquil Festival continues today
Parking is $5 per car. Cash only! With any festival it is a good idea to bring cash for the vendors who don’t accept credit cards.
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Legislative Update from State Rep. Dolly Henley
In a move to reform Arkansas’ higher education system, the House recently passed HB1512, which lays the groundwork for the creation of the Arkansas ACCESS Act. This bill is designed to address critical issues surrounding […]
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Leadership Nevada County Holds History Session
Leadership Nevada County held its History session on March 13th. The morning started off at the Nevada County Depot and Museum. Jamie Simmons the Curator for the museum spoke to the class on the history […]
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Hope Lions Host Liberty Day for Hempstead County 5th Graders
The Hope Lions Club conducted a field trip for all 5th grade students in Hempstead County on March 12th. Students from Beryl Henry, H.A.P.S., Spring HIll, Blevins, and Garrett Memorial gathered in Hempstead Hall. They […]
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First Day of Jonquil Festival Brings Good Weather
The 57th Annual Jonquil Festival kicked off Friday (3-14) at Historic Washington State Park. The annual spring event brings out thousands of guests to enjoy the first spring festival of the year. A good group […]