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Arkansas State Broadband Office launches statewide mapping challenge process

Arkansas State Broadband Office launches statewide mapping challenge process

Little Rock, Ark. (March 18, 2024) – The Arkansas State Broadband Office will launch its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) mapping challenge process on Wednesday, March 20. This months-long process will enable stakeholders in Arkansas to challenge the accuracy of the Federal Communications Commission’s National Broadband Map and the levels of internet service reported at…

Remote sensors record spring ‘gobbler talk’

Remote sensors record spring ‘gobbler talk’

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is spying on a lot of “talking turkey” throughout the state, but they’re not eavesdropping on conversations at local coffee shops and gas pumps. The chatter they’re capturing is coming from male eastern wild turkeys making their presence known to hens before breeding season begins.  Each…

Bradley County Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt a big hit Saturday

Bradley County Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt a big hit Saturday

The Warren City Park was filled with laughter, excitement, and Easter joy as families gathered for a delightful Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 16th. Hosted by the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce, the event was a resounding success, bringing the community together for a day of fun and celebration. Children of all ages eagerly…

Rain likely Saturday night and chance into Sunday morning

Rain likely Saturday night and chance into Sunday morning

Tonight Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 54. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Sunday Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with…

Bradley County Veterans Museum hosts retirement ceremony for Anders; welcomes Williams as Service Officer

Bradley County Veterans Museum hosts retirement ceremony for Anders; welcomes Williams as Service Officer

Top photo: Dorothy Anders and County Judge Klay McKinney The Bradley County Veterans Museum staff and Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney hosted a retirement ceremony for Mrs. Dorothy Anders, who served as Bradley County Veterans Service Officer, and welcomed Mr. James “Jimmy” Williams to the role Friday, March 15 inside the Bradley County Veterans Museum.…

Boozman, Cotton, Hyde-Smith Hail Victory for U.S. Catfish Producers as Commerce Dept. Reverses Decision Favoring Imports from Vietnam

Boozman, Cotton, Hyde-Smith Hail Victory for U.S. Catfish Producers as Commerce Dept. Reverses Decision Favoring Imports from Vietnam

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) joined Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in claiming victory for U.S. farm-raised catfish producers and processors following the U.S. Department of Commerce’s announcement reversing a preliminary decision that would have greatly reduced anti-dumping duties on imported catfish from companies controlled by the Communist Party of Vietnam. The…