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Airport receives grant for runway lights

By Ray King The Grider Field Airport has received a federal grant to improve runway lighting, according to airport manager Doug Hale. At a meeting of the City Council’s Traffic and Aviation Committee Tuesday morning, Hale said; Hale said a condition of the FAA grant is that... Read More.
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Lincoln County receives grant for road project

Lincoln County has received a $100,000 Arkansas Unpaved Road Grant that will be used for work on the Boston Road project. According to the Lincoln Ledger Newspaper, work will include replacing culverts, new pipes, ditch work and more. County Judge Buddy Earnest said during a... Read More.
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Local student Tirzah Walden receives National Honor

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) today announced student Tirzah D. Walden from White Hall, AR, has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization.  The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment.  The... Read More.

UAMS receives grant for digital health education

LITTLE ROCK — The South Central Telehealth Resource Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), has received $825,000 in federal funding to expand digital health education and support for health care providers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are excited... Read More.
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United Way of Southeast Arkansas receives $25k donation

The United Way of Southeast Arkansas has received a $25,000 donation from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the Blue and You Foundation. In a press release issued Monday the United Way of Southeast Arkansas  said they "Want to express how grateful they are... Read More.