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Council ignores FOIA talk

February 20, 2019 Admin101 Comments Off on Council ignores FOIA talk
PRESCOTT – Apparently, the Prescott City Council isn’t interested in the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), or possibly thinks it doesn’t have to follow the law under the FOIA. At the council’s February meeting, […]
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Crawfish boil May 16

February 20, 2019 Admin101 Comments Off on Crawfish boil May 16
PRESCOTT – This year’s Crawfish Boil will feature more than just boiled mudbugs. According to Jamie Hillery, executive director of the Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce, boiled and peeled shrimp will also be on the […]
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Bill would require defendant to stay in court

February 20, 2019 Admin101 Comments Off on Bill would require defendant to stay in court
LITTLE ROCK – On Tuesday, the House Judiciary Committee advanced several pieces of legislation including HB1126 which requires a defendant to physically remain in the courtroom during any victim impact statement.  Exceptions are made if […]
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Christian simulcast April 6

February 19, 2019 Admin101 Comments Off on Christian simulcast April 6
PRESCOTT – A simulcast featuring Priscilla Shriver will be held at Central Baptist Church on April 6. Shriver is one of today’s top bible teachers. Anthony Evans, a Christian recording artist, will lead worship via […]
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Leadership group visits capitol

February 18, 2019 Admin101 Comments Off on Leadership group visits capitol
LITTLE ROCK – Leadership Nevada County held its State Government session on February 13th in Little Rock.   The day started with a visit with the Land Commissioners office. The staff in the State Land Commission […]
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Legislators eye highway program

February 18, 2019 Admin101 Comments Off on Legislators eye highway program
LITTLE ROCK – The governor, legislators and private business groups joined to propose a highway program that would add $300 million a year in revenue for the state Transportation Department. The plan also would add […]
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Tax revenue up in 2018

February 13, 2019 Admin101 Comments Off on Tax revenue up in 2018
PRESCOTT – Tax collection in 2018 was up in Prescott and Nevada County. Mary Godwin, director of the Prescott-Nevada County Economic Development Office (EDO), presented the figures to the Nevada County Quorum Court at its […]
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Career Fair March 14

February 13, 2019 Admin101 Comments Off on Career Fair March 14
HOPE – A career fair will be held from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. March 14 at Hempstead Hall on the campus of the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope. Employers can expect to […]
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Extension Service gets new home

February 12, 2019 Admin101 Comments Off on Extension Service gets new home
PRESCOTT – In the not-too-distant future, the Nevada County Extension Office will be moving. The Nevada County Quorum Court, at its February meeting, voted to purchase the former Centurylink building to house the Extension office […]
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Governor Hutchinson and Legislative Leadership Announce $300 Million Highway Plan, Largest in State’s History Plan protects education, prisons, and public safety from funding interruption

February 11, 2019 Danny Watson Comments Off on Governor Hutchinson and Legislative Leadership Announce $300 Million Highway Plan, Largest in State’s History Plan protects education, prisons, and public safety from funding interruption
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson joined legislative leadership this morning to announce details of a proposed $300 million, long-term highway plan. At $300 million in increased annual revenue to State Highways, this plan would […]