Arkansas State Broadband Office launches statewide mapping challenge process

Little Rock, Ark. (March 18, 2024) – The Arkansas State Broadband Office will launch its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) mapping challenge process on Wednesday, March 20. This months-long process will enable stakeholders in Arkansas to challenge the accuracy of the Federal Communications Commission’s National Broadband Map and the levels of internet service reported at…

Remote sensors record spring ‘gobbler talk’

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is spying on a lot of “talking turkey” throughout the state, but they’re not eavesdropping on conversations at local coffee shops and gas pumps. The chatter they’re capturing is coming from male eastern wild turkeys making their presence known to hens before breeding season begins.  Each…

Bradley County Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt a big hit Saturday

The Warren City Park was filled with laughter, excitement, and Easter joy as families gathered for a delightful Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 16th. Hosted by the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce, the event was a resounding success, bringing the community together for a day of fun and celebration. Children of all ages eagerly…

Bradley County Veterans Museum hosts retirement ceremony for Anders; welcomes Williams as Service Officer

Top photo: Dorothy Anders and County Judge Klay McKinney The Bradley County Veterans Museum staff and Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney hosted a retirement ceremony for Mrs. Dorothy Anders, who served as Bradley County Veterans Service Officer, and welcomed Mr. James “Jimmy” Williams to the role Friday, March 15 inside the Bradley County Veterans Museum.…

Boozman, Cotton, Hyde-Smith Hail Victory for U.S. Catfish Producers as Commerce Dept. Reverses Decision Favoring Imports from Vietnam

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) joined Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in claiming victory for U.S. farm-raised catfish producers and processors following the U.S. Department of Commerce’s announcement reversing a preliminary decision that would have greatly reduced anti-dumping duties on imported catfish from companies controlled by the Communist Party of Vietnam. The…

Second session of Arkansas Delta Women’s Leadership Academy held in El Dorado

JONESBORO — Women from across the Delta convened in El Dorado this week for the second of six sessions of the inaugural class of the Arkansas Delta Women’s Leadership Academy (ADWLA). The year-long program, hosted by the Delta Center for Economic Development at Arkansas State University, includes women from 17 counties in the state. In…

Bradley County Veterans Museum to host retirement ceremony for Dorothy Anders on March 15

The Bradley County Veterans Museum along with the Bradley County Judge will host a Retirement Ceremony honoring Mrs. Dorothy Anders on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 11 a.m. inside the Veterans Museum, located at 210 North Main Street. Mrs. Anders has served as the Bradley County Veterans Service Officer for more than 20 years. The…

Spring into the outdoors with the AGFC March 16 – 22

LITTLE ROCK — March Madness has an entirely different meaning for many parents in The Natural State. The big college basketball tournament will tip off just as most Arkansas schools dismiss their students for a week for spring break. According to Eric Maynard, interim chief of Education for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, parents…

WHS Soccer matches for March 14 against Crossett moved to April 18

Warren High School announced that tomorrow’s (March 14) soccer matches against conference opponent Crossett have been moved to Thursday, April 18. The Lady Jacks will kick off at 5 p.m. with the Lumberjacks to follow. The non-conference fixture against White Hall that was originally on April 18 has been cancelled. With the changes, the next…