Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 3-11-22

LITTLE ROCK – From one-time bonuses to increased funding for safety equipment, the 93rd General Assembly made support for law enforcement a top priority in this fiscal session. Act 224 provides a one-time stipend of $5,000 to full-time certified city and county law enforcement officers as well as probation and parole officers.It also provides for…

UAM Foundation Fund names Alexander to Board of Directors

MONTICELLO, Ark.—The University of Arkansas at Monticello Foundation Fund has announced that Terry Alexander of Texarkana, Arkansas, will join its board of directors. In 1980, Alexander became the first African American to graduate from the UAM School of Forestry, earning a Bachelor of Science in natural resource management degree. He was inducted into the UAM…

Warren EAST students speak at EAST Initiative’s quarterly Board of Directors meeting about live streaming success

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 EAST students Ashlyn Broughton and Melany Villarreal were invited to speak at EAST Initiative’s quarterly Board of Directors meeting about live streaming. The students shared what they have learned from live streaming events and how live streaming impacts the community. This year, the Warren School District YouTube Channel was viewed over…

Seark Miracle League registration open

Seark Miracle League Spring season is right around the corner. Registration is now open, click the registration link at www.searkmiracleleague.com Spring ball is free of charge to all athletes this year. “Miracle League removes the barriers that keep children with mental and physical disabilities off the baseball field and lets them experience the joy of…

Dr. Corey Wiggins confirmed by U.S. Senate as Delta Regional Authority Federal Co-Chair

CLARKSDALE, Miss. – Delta Regional Authority (DRA) today announced Dr. Corey Wiggins has been confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate to serve as DRA Federal Co-Chairman. Nominated by President Biden on December 15, 2021, Wiggins becomes the fifth DRA Federal Co-Chairman to serve in the position. A native of Hazlehurst, Mississippi, Chairman Wiggins brings a…

Thousands arrive in South Arkansas in search of a bargain during Highway 35 Junk Hunt

RISON, Ark. – The seventh annual Historic Highway 35 Junk Hunk officially kicked off Thursday, March 10, 2022 as vendors opened for business during the early morning hours, welcoming shoppers from across Arkansas for the uniquely Southern Arkansas event. The massive yard sale experience extends 93.2 miles south from Benton to Grapevine, Sheridan, Rison, and…

Tomato Derby between Warren and Hermitage decided by second half winner from freshman Chavez-Mata

WARREN, Ark. – The 2022 Tomato Derby, the annual battle on the soccer pitch between Bradley County’s only two school districts, is in the books after the Warren Lumberjack Soccer Club defeated the Hermitage Hermits at full-time 2-1 at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium in Warren. Within the first minute of kickoff, Hermitage had a wonderful…

Chavez and Vega net three goals for Lady Jack SC in win over Hermitage

WARREN, Ark. – Looking to continue its momentum after a six goal win over Lakeside of Lake Village during the Southeast Arkansas Soccer Jamboree last weekend, Warren’s Lady Jack Soccer Club hosted Hermitage Thursday evening, March 10, 2022 in the women’s Tomato Derby, defeating the Lady Hermits by the final of 3-1 at Jim Hurley,…