ARRA GRANT WILL AID IN EQUIPPING, TRAINING FIRE DEPARTMENTS

The Arkansas Forestry Commission has been awarded an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) grant through the US Forest Service for wildfire hazard reduction on property in Arkansas impacted by the ice storm of January 2009. The ice storm devastated the northern third of the state, … [Read more...]

Arkansas Craft School Classes in Mountain View

As the autumn leaves begin to change and cooler weather arrives, it’s the perfect time to plan a trip to Mountain View for a week-long get-away and craft experience.  During the week of October 19 -23, 2009; the Arkansas Craft School will be hosting classes in both furniture making and … [Read more...]

Lincoln, Pryor Announce Senate Approval for Arkansas Water Infrastructure Priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor today announced that the Senate has approved the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2010, containing more than $2.9 million in water infrastructure priorities for Arkansas. The annual spending … [Read more...]

Arkansas Brass Concert in Clinton

The North Central Arkansas Foundation for Arts and Education (NCAFA&E) will present Arkansas Brass in concert Sunday, October 4, 2:00 P.M. at the Clinton  Auditorium, Corner of Joe Bowling Rd., Fraser, and Hall Street, Clinton, Arkansas. Arkansas Brass is a traditional brass quintet (two … [Read more...]

Arkansas Lawmakers Announce $31,713 for Local Law Enforcement

Washington – U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor and U.S. Representatives Marion Berry (AR-01) and Vic Snyder (AR-02) today announced $31,713 from the U.S. Department of Justice for local law enforcement priorities in Arkansas. The following communities will receive funding: City of … [Read more...]

Lincoln Congratulates Arkansas Schools for National Honor

Washington – U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) today congratulated three Arkansas schools for their recognition as a 2009 Blue Ribbon School: Park International Magnet School in Hot Springs, Mount Pleasant Elementary School of Mount Pleasant, and Vandergriff Elementary School of … [Read more...]

Reynolds Announces New Social Media Services

Says engaging Arkansans online key to ‘restoring our voice’ CONWAY – Republican United States Senate candidate Col. Conrad Reynolds (US Army, Ret.) today announced the Internet addresses of two new social media tools to engage Arkansas voters and empower them to help restore their voice in … [Read more...]

Annual Arkansas Beef Cookoff Seeks Entries in Conway

Seeking Entries for Annual Arkansas Beef Cookoff Sponsored by the Arkansas CattleWomen Association and the Arkansas Beef Council. The Arkansas Cattlewomen Association is seeking entries for the Arkansas Beef Cook-off.  Over $1500 in cash and prizes will be awarded to the best in the Adult … [Read more...]

Lincoln: Travel Promotion Act Will Bring Visitors, Jobs To Arkansas

Washington – U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln said the Travel Promotion Act passed by the Senate last week will help bring visitors and jobs to Arkansas and the U.S. “Growing up, I was fortunate enough to spend time on Arkansas’s lakes and rivers with my family. My husband, Steve, and I enjoy taking … [Read more...]

Secretary Daniels Announces Fall Statewide Notary Public Seminar Schedule

LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today announced the 2009 fall statewide notary public seminar schedule, which includes 24 sessions in 20 counties across the state from September 14 through November 20.   The seminars are offered free-of-charge to approximately 56,000 current and … [Read more...]