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Hope Schools Plan Virtual Town Hall Meetings

June 21, 2020 Ken McLemore, Hope Public Schools Comments Off

HOPE – A series of internet-based public forums will be conducted by the Hope Public Schools to gain more feedback and encourage use of an on-going survey regarding the planning for re- opening public […]

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Still time to apply for Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarship

June 21, 2020 submitted Comments Off

LITTLE ROCK – A few weeks ago, we reminded Arkansans of the upcoming deadline for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship. This week, we received word that the deadline has been extended to August 1. Unlike […]

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Boozman touts Justice act

June 21, 2020 submitted Comments Off

WASHINGTON – The anger and frustration brought on by the horrific deaths of George Floyd and others at the hands of those charged with protecting the public have pointed a spotlight on the need for […]

Millwood Lake Bank Fishing Enhancements

June 20, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

MILLWOOD LAKE – Bank fishing just got a boost at three popular fishing spots on Millwood Lake, according to Mike Siefert with Millwood Lake Guide Service. Siefert said, ” Earlier this spring AGFC District […]

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Electrically Assisted Bikes Now Allowed on AGFC Owned WMAs

June 20, 2020 Randy Zellers AGFC Assistant Chief of Communications Comments Off

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission voted unanimously to allow Class I electrically assisted bicycles on AGFC-owned wildlife management areas at Thursday’s regularly scheduled meeting. Recent changes to Arkansas state law […]

Rosston Leads Nevada County Census Response

June 20, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

Prescott – Prescott/Nevada County Economic & Community Development has released the latest numbers for the 2020 Census in Nevada County. 2020 Census Response Rates-Nevada County Cities as of 6-18-20 State of Arkansas 56.4% Nevada […]

Gov. plans to lift visiting restrictions on nursing homes

June 20, 2020 submitted Comments Off

LITTLE ROCK – We set a goal to test every resident and staff member in long-term-care in June, and today I’m pleased to say that nursing homes, and assisted-living and residential-care facilities will be able […]

Retiring Spring Hill Superintendent Dies

June 20, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

The retiring Spring Hill School District superintendent, J. Carroll Purtle, age 67, of Jerusalem, Arkansas, passed away Friday, June 19. “He took pride in having worked in rural schools for over 40 years and […]

No Injuries in Mishap

June 20, 2020 Admin101 Comments Off

HOPE – A fender-bender Friday afternoon snarled traffic at Avenue B and North Hervey in Hope, but resulted in no injuries.

State begins phase 2 of opening

June 20, 2020 submitted Comments Off

LITTLE ROCK – As Arkansas began Phase Two of its gradual reopening of businesses and social activities, the governor issued three executive orders related to the coronavirus outbreak. The first provides immunity from civil liability […]

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Livestock report

June 20, 2020 submitted Comments Off

FEEDER CATTLESTEERS – Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt)HeadWt RangeAvg WtPrice RangeAvg Price3300-345318145.00-150.00148.43 5360-390379141.00-145.00143.62 10400-440411135.00-145.00139.69 8450-495473132.00-142.00135.81 21500-545524130.00-138.00133.20 5545545137.00137.00 Value Added15555-595569117.00-137.00131.21 7550-565556136.00-139.00138.58 Value Added13600-645618122.00-133.00127.22 12600600130.00-137.00132.92 Value Added7655-680664123.00-129.00124.99 7705-720718118.00-122.00119.28 4750-765755113.00-119.00116.00 1825825110.00110.00 1875875108.00108.00 STEERS – […]

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Mineral Springs Shooting Leaves Two Dead

June 19, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

MINERAL SPRINGS – The investigation continues into a Thursday evening shooting in Mineral Springs that left two people dead. Howard County Sheriff Bryan McJunkins said a 911 call came in around 6:45 pm Thursday […]