Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement regarding a letter sent on behalf of himself and 12 other state attorneys general urging Congress to pass the bipartisan Stephen Hacala Poppy Seed Safety Act introduced by Senators Tom Cotton (AR), John Boozman (AR) and Richard … [Read more...]
Attorney General Griffin Leads 13-State Letter Urging Congress to Pass the Stephen Hacala Poppy Seed Safety Act
February 26, 2024 by
The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Little Rock Announces Arkansas’ Severe Weather Awareness Week
February 26, 2024 by
The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Little Rock is pleased to announce that the week of February 25th - March 2nd has been designated as Arkansas' Severe Weather Awareness Week. This annual event is aimed at increasing public awareness about the dangers of se vere weather and … [Read more...]
Unlocking Urban Potential: Dr. Scott Roulier Shares Vision for Thriving Cities Lab
February 26, 2024 by
In the intricate tapestry of urban development, where the threads of civic engagement, historical legacies, and community resilience intertwine, Dr. Scott Roulier, David Trimble Professor of Political Philosophy at Lyon College, stands as a scholar weaving together the realms of political philosophy … [Read more...]
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Urges Caution Due to Wildfire Risk
February 26, 2024 by
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division is reminding Arkansans that wildfire danger is elevated across the state, and currently, 14 counties are under a burn ban. The Forestry Division maintains a county-by-county map that identifies wildfire danger risk levels, burn bans, and … [Read more...]
Lyon College 2024 Career Expo
February 22, 2024 by
Lyon College will have its Spring 2024 Career Expo for current students, alumni and the community from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, in the Becknell Gymnasium on the Lyon College campus, 2300 Highland Rd., Batesville. Recruiters from business and industry, as well as university graduate … [Read more...]
Arkansas ProStart: Culinary & Management Showdown
February 22, 2024 by
The highly anticipated Arkansas ProStart competition, scheduled for March 6, 2024, at UA-Pulaski Tech Culinary Arts Institute, will bring together culinary talents from across the state. Four schools will compete in the Culinary competition, showcasing their skills in menu creation and … [Read more...]
Attorney General Griffin Announces New Office Location Will Be Namedthe Bob R. Brooks, Jr. Justice Building
February 22, 2024 by
Griffin: ‘[T]his is a fitting and lasting memorial to the work he did for Arkansans and the law’ LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement announcing that the downtown Little Rock building to which his office will move will be renamed the Bob R. Brooks, … [Read more...]
Baptist Health Hosts Free National Diabetes Prevention Program
February 22, 2024 by
If you have prediabetes or other risk factors for type 2 diabetes, a free online program available through Baptist Health Community Outreach called the National Diabetes Prevention Program – or National DPP – can help you improve your health. Classes start virtually on Monday, March 4, and … [Read more...]
Governor Sanders Announces Arkansas Workforce Strategy
February 21, 2024 by
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the Arkansas Workforce Strategy, a report from her Chief Workforce Officer detailing ways to grow and develop Arkansas’ workforce. The Governor established the role of Chief Workforce Officer and the Workforce Cabinet at the beginning of her term … [Read more...]
Lyon College Convocation to Feature Presentation on Future of Rural America
February 21, 2024 by
Lyon College will continue its 2023-2024 Convocation speaker series with a presentation titled “What is the Future for Rural America?” by author and journalist Monica Potts on Thursday, Feb. 22, at 4 p.m. via Zoom videoconference in the Nucor Auditorium in the Lyon Business and Economics Building on … [Read more...]
