USDA NRCS Offers Conservation Assistance to Landowners to Protect Wetlands with One RCPP Easement Project

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov 19, 2024 – Private landowners, tribes, land trusts, and other groups wanting to restore and protect critical wetlands through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) have until Dec 20, 2024, to apply for funding consideration during the 2025 enrollment period. The deadline is for the KKAC Organization…

Weyerhaeuser Announces $500M Timber Facility Near Monticello, Warren, Creating 200 Jobs

Weyerhaeuser Company Announces Plan to Build New Facility in South Arkansas The following is a press release from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (November 18, 2024) – Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world’s largest private owners of timberlands, has announced an estimated $500 million investment to build a new, state-of-the-art TimberStrand® facility…

Have a Fine Thanksgiving, Not a Thanksgiving Fine: Click It or Ticket

The following is a press release from the Arkansas State Police: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — This Thanksgiving holiday, Arkansas law enforcement is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the State’s Highway Safety Office on a high-visibility Click It or Ticket seat belt awareness and enforcement campaign. From Nov. 25 through…

Warren Rolls Past CAC, Advances to Second Round of State Playoffs

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks opened their 4A State Playoff campaign with a dominant 35-13 victory over the Central Arkansas Christian Mustangs on Friday night at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium. A rapid start, featuring multiple turnovers forced by the defense, propelled Warren to an early lead they never relinquished. This game report is brought…

Arkansas’ National Cold War Center and prestigious Wilson Center announce partnership

Blytheville, Arkansas – The National Cold War Center in Blytheville, Arkansas, and the Woodrow Wilson Center, whose parent company is the Smithsonian Institution, have announced a partnership to help preserve the story and advance learning about the world’s most protracted and expensive war. The Wilson Center, based in Washington, D.C., and housing The Cold War…

Breeding ground surveys for mallards show 8 percent jump

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas waterfowlers received some good news recently. Mallards showed an increase of 8 percent in the May breeding population survey over last year’s count in the northern U.S. and Canada breeding areas, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey released late last month. Before everyone gets too…

Reminder: High School Football Playoff Tickets Available on GoFan

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – 11-15-24 – The Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) reminds fans that tickets for the first round of the high school football playoffs are available for purchase exclusively on the GoFan website. With 56 exciting matchups scheduled, fans are encouraged to secure their tickets early to ensure they can cheer on their favorite…

Mayor Discusses New Factory, Council Approves Christmas Bonuses, and City Prepares for Holiday Events

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Council convened Tuesday night, November 12, 2024, at the Warren Municipal Building, with Mayor Gregg Reep presiding. Present were council members Angela Marshall, Memory Burks-Frazer, Dorothy Henderson, Joel Tolefree, Emily Moseley, and Latanza Atkins. This article of community importance is brought to you by: City Business and ReportsThe Council…

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Chief Deputy John Cutrell as Distinguished Service Award Finalist

RISON, Ark. – Chief Deputy John Cutrell of the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious 2024 Dwayne Yarbrough Distinguished Service Award, presented by the Arkansas Attorney General. This recognition highlights Chief Deputy Cutrell’s outstanding 24-year career in law enforcement and his unwavering dedication to the community. Over the…