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

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…

Division of Agriculture honors outstanding faculty, staff at annual awards ceremony

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Faculty and staff who exemplified the best work within the land grant mission of extension, research and teaching in Arkansas were honored Friday during the annual Agriculture Awards presented jointly by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. This year,…

Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 3-4-22

LITTLE ROCK – The Revenue Stabilization Act (RSA) is typically one of the last items passed every session. It categorizes and prioritizes state spending. Members are now reviewing the proposed Revenue Stabilization amendment schedule reflecting the allocation of general revenue funds for Fiscal Year 2023. The proposed amendment outlines $6.02 billion in spending. That is less…

Arkansas wins regular season finale

STARKVILLE, Miss. – Arkansas Women’s Basketball (17-12, 7-9) will head into the SEC Tournament with some momentum, as the Hogs beat Mississippi State (15-13, 6-10) 87-79 in Humphrey Coliseum on Sunday night. With the win, Arkansas finished the regular season eighth in the Southeastern Conference standings. Head Coach Mike Neighbors’ Razorbacks will meet a familiar…

Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 2-25-22

Little Rock – The House will begin the 3rd week of the 2022 Fiscal Session on Monday. The second week was an abbreviated one due to the federal holiday and winter weather across the state. In addition to several appropriation bills, the House also passed the following pieces of legislation this week: SB87-This bill establishes…

Sanitation issues discussed by Warren’s City Council(plus full meeting report and video)

WARREN, Ark. – Ward redistricting and sanitation issues both dominated Warren’s latest City Council meeting that took place February 24, 2022 at the Warren Municipal Courtroom. Sanitation Manager Rob Johnson informed the Council that due to a large piece of equipment breaking down, the Sanitation Department has been forced to carry waste to El Dorado.…

Volunteers needed to help with Archaeological work at Lakeport Plantation in March

LAKE VILLAGE, Ark. – Join the Arkansas Archeological Survey-UAM Research Station and Arkansas State University Heritage Studies for a field survey at Lakeport Plantation in Lake Village, AR March 18 and 19, 2022 for Archeology Month. The goal of the field survey is to find material evidence of the enslaved persons’ quarters. On Friday, March…

Poetry Out Loud Arkansas Championship set for March 11

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Arts Council, in partnership with Arkansas Heritage, is pleased to announce Arkansas Poetry Out Loud, the statewide poetry recitation competition, will be held virtually Friday, March 11 at 10:00 a.m. High school students who won poetry competitions through their schools or educational groups will compete for the state title. The…

Razorbacks battle past Tennessee

FAYETTEVILLE – Jaylin Williams recorded his fourth-straight, double-double – including a career-high 16 rebounds – and the Razorbacks were 6-of-6 at the foul line inside the final minute to lead #23/24 Arkansas to a 58-48 victory over #16/13 Tennessee Saturday afternoon at Bu Walton Arena. Arkansas wins its 11th game over the last 12 and…

Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 2-18-22

The 93rd General Assembly is now entering the second week of the 2022 Fiscal Session. The session began with an address by Governor Asa Hutchinson in which he outlined his budget priorities for the next fiscal year. In addition to increases in funding for education and healthcare, the Governor is requesting funding for the Crime…