AG Rutledge announces bid for Governor

LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said Wednesday she's running for governor in 2022, setting up a potentially crowded and expensive Republican primary. Rutledge is the second candidate to announce a bid to succeed Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is barred by... Read More.

Sheridan school district announces 2020 graduation and prom dates

The Sheridan School District has announced their plans for the 2020 Sheridan High School graduation and prom. “Graduation and prom are two very special traditions in our community,” said Sheridan Superintendent Jerrod Williams. “We are doing our best to honor these traditions for our seniors... Read More.
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Governor announces 2-day surge for COVID-19 testing

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Thursday announced what he called a “Two-Day Surge” campaign, designed to locate additional people in the state who have COVID19 and don’t know it. Speaking at his daily press conference on the Corona virus, the Governor said the... Read More.
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Governor announces $10 million grant for rural hospitals

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson on Saturday announced that the state will provide $10 million to assist rural hospitals who are struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic. At his daily press conference, the governor said the funds will go to 27 different rural hospitals in... Read More.
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Tyson Foods announces bonuses to employees

Tyson Foods has announced they will pay a bonus to their approximately 116,000 employees, including truckers, who have worked to provide food during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a news release, frontline employee and truckers will receive a $500 bonus which will be payable the... Read More.
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UAPB announces Rural Life conference speakers

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Rural Life Conference will feature a state senator and an official from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as guest speakers. Sponsored by the UAPB School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences, the conference will be held Friday, Feb.... Read More.