Pollinator garden work continues at Monticello

Work on pollinator gardens at Monticello will continue, according to a story in the Advance Monticellonian newspaper. The pollinator garden is a type of garden designed with the intent of growing plants that specifically produce nectar and pollen to attract insects. Former Monticello Mayor Paige Chase... Read More.
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Grant County to become work ready community

SHERIDAN, Ark. – A group of Grant County leaders announced Friday that the county has met all criteria to become a certified ACT Work Ready Community, demonstrating its commitment to developing a strong workforce pipeline, desirable to employers, economic developers and current and future... Read More.
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World Changers return to Pine Bluff for mission work

Over 100 high school students from around the country have converged on Pine Bluff this week to volunteer in their mission work as part of the World Changers program. First Baptist Church pastor Ken Thornton and program manage Travis McCormick joined Rick Walker on Sunrise... Read More.

County Judge discusses road work and expenses

With the price of gasoline and materials soaring, the Jefferson County Road Department made the decision to switch from a five-day workweek to a four-day workweek and County Judge Gerald Robinson said Wednesday that the decision has paid off. ( Robinson was a guest on the... Read More.
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Little Rock Police Chief goes back to work

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Little Rock’s police chief is returning to duty, ending the paid leave for shooting at a woman accused of shooting another woman on New Year’s Eve. Mayor Frank Scott on Wednesday announced that Chief Keith Humphrey would return to duty Thursday... Read More.
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Pine Bluff City Council continues work on 2022 city budget

By Ray King As the Pine Bluff City Council continues to work on the 2022 city budget, members got together with the city’s financial consultants Tuesday afternoon for a discussion on a variety of topics. George Stepps and William Moss were hired after the city sent... Read More.

Boozman announces support for conservation work

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is championing legislation to invest in conservation work in Arkansas and support farmers and ranchers who are some of the best stewards of our natural resources. In the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee on Wednesday, Boozman... Read More.
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Airport work in Grant County nearing completion

Work on improving the taxiway at the Sheridan Municipal Airport which has been delayed for more than two years is expected to be completed in the next few months, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. The paper reported that Grant County was awarded a grant... Read More.

Repair work on I-40 bridge completes first step

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The first step toward repairing a crack in a steel beam in the Interstate 40 bridge linking Tennessee and Arkansas has been completed, two weeks after the span was closed to vehicles, officials said. Engineers have installed steel plates on each... Read More.