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Little Rock– Arkansas motorists who wish to contact the State Police for non-emergency reasons can now call *ASP on their cell phones. Dialing *ASP is the same as dialing *277.
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Volunteers Appreciation Dinner Held at Bull Shoals VFW Hoevel-Barnett Post 1341
TApproximately 75 volunteers from the Bull Shoals VFW Post 1341, Bull Shoals American Legion Post 431, Bull Shoals VFW Auxiliary, VFW Riders Group, and VFW supporters were served a Barbeque Rib dinner in appreciation for their many hours of volunteering over the past year. They give hours of their time to serve and assist veterans, provide and deliver medical equipment to veterans, visit veterans in care homes, deliver quilts to veterans, assist with Fish Fry dinners, cooking and serving free Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for veterans and the local community. (All monies from dinners go into the Veterans’ Relief Fund). They also send Troop Boxes to active military, organize and have a Children’s Christmas party, assist with Toy runs, have special recognition dinners to honor our local Police and Fire Departments, and many more events and projects for veterans during the year that are too numerous to list. The VFW and American Legion could not survive without the many dedicated, compassionate and hardworking volunteers.
Womack Pays Tribute “The Coast Guard Lady”
Washington, DC- February 4, 2022....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today spoke on the House floor to honor the life and legacy of the late Lois Bouton of Rogers, who was affectionately known as “The Coast Guard Lady.” Lois—a World War II veteran and member of the Greatest Generation—had a devotion to service and the U.S. Coast Guard that followed her through life. Womack’s tribute recognized her unmatched work to uplift her fellow Coasties by writing thousands upon thousands of letters to those protecting us from coast to coast. This lifelong patriot will be laid to rest in Arkansas on Monday, February 7th.
Holt Promoted to Med Surg/ICU Manager 1
Harrison- North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is proud to announce that Lauren Holt, RN has been promoted as the Med Surg/ICU Manager and will join the Management team at NARMC. In her role as Manager, Lauren will oversee day-today operations of the Medical-Surgical and Intensive Care Units.
Work Zone Safety Campaign ‘Slow Down, Phone Down’
Submitted by Britni Padilla-Dumas Little Rock- The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), together with Arkansas State Police (ASP) and Arkansas Highway Police (AHP), announced today a new work zone safety campaign aimed at cracking down on reckless and distracted driving in work zones across the state. The Slow Down, Phone Down campaign will deploy increased ASP and AHP patrols in work zones to watch for dangerous driving.
Graphic Arts and the Reading Experience: An Evening with Nate Powell
The Marion County Sheriffs Office will conduct “SLITTLE ROCK—The Arkansas Center for the Book at the Arkansas State Library is pleased to announce an online program featuring Nate Powell on the theme The Graphic Arts and the Reading Experience. The program is in collaboration with the Indiana Center for the Book at the Indiana State Library and will take place via Zoom Webinar on Thursday, February 17, at 6:30 p.m.
J.B. Hunt recognized by fortune magazine for the 11th time
Lowell– J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NAS- DAQ: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, today announced it has been recognized by Fortune as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies for the 11th time in company history.
UFAS celebrates Black History Month
Ft. Smith- Throughout February, the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will honor and celebrate Black History Month with a slate of events hosted by the Black Student Association, Men of Excellence, and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at UAFS.
Grants Available for Nonprofits
Little Rock– Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation, in partnership with Arkansas Community Foundation, is awarding grants to programs that benefit African American or other underserved populations in Arkansas. Nonprofits with programs focusing on education, health and wellness, youth development, strengthening families and economic development are eligible to apply. Grants that mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on these areas will also be considered.
Think Clinics
Have-A-Heart Just six more weeks to Spring. We are ready and I am sure you are too.