AGFC director announces resignation

MOUNTAIN VIEW — Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director Austin Booth tendered his resignation during today’s monthly commission meeting at the Ozark Folk Center Visitor Center auditorium. Booth’s resignation becomes effective Jan. 4, 2025. He’s been the AGFC director since 2021. Booth explained that the commitments of his family and faith had to be balanced…

Woodlawn High School Spanish Club Hosts “Toasty Toes” Sock Drive

The Spanish Club at Woodlawn High School is spreading warmth this holiday season with their “Toasty Toes” sock drive. The initiative aims to collect socks for children in Pre-K through 6th grade, ensuring that every young student stays cozy during the colder months. Community members are encouraged to donate pairs of children’s socks of any…

“Camping with the Cardinals” returns to Walker Stadium on December 7

MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Mulerider Athletics, along with the Magnolia A&P Commission has announced that “Camping with the Cardinals” will be hosted by the Southern Arkansas Muleriders on Saturday, December 7. The camp will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. from inside Walker Stadium at Goodheart Field on the campus of Southern Arkansas University and is…

Warren vs. Pocahontas Playoff Game Won’t Be Live Streamed, Fans Urged to Pack the Stands

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School District is calling on all Lumberjack fans to fill the stands this Friday, November 22, as the Lumberjacks take on the Pocahontas Redskins in the second round of the playoffs. Gates to the stadium will open at 5:45 p.m., with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Unlike regular season games,…

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 theKKAC 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. â€” 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…

Bradley Street Closure Announced

WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren has issued a notice that Bradley Street, between East Central Street and Lynn Street, is closed until further notice. Residents and travelers are advised to exercise caution when traveling near the area. No further details regarding the closure have been provided at this time.

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…