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Little Rock, Ark. (February 9, 2022) – The Arkansas State Library, a division of the Arkansas Department of Education, is pleased to announce the selection of participants for the 2022 class of the Arkansas Library Leadership Institute (ALL-In). Thirty librarians from across the state of Arkansas were selected from a pool of 59 applicants to participate in a year-long program designed to grow the next generation of library leaders in the state of Arkansas.

Jay martin officially announced his bid to become the 47th governor of Arkansas and vowed to unite Arkansans around the positive future he envisions in an Arkansas that is second to none. The Jay Martin for Arkansas Campaign will focus on what matters to real Arkansans instead of focusing on what divides and causes fear and mistrust.

In the early days of the Biden administration, the president signaled his intent to reverse border security rules that deterred immigrants from crossing the southern border illegally, “Migrant numbers increase along US-Mexico border as they await Biden’s immigration action” one news outlet underscored. As a result of these open border policies within the last year we’ve experienced record border crossings, overflowing detention centers and the release of single adult migrants into the U.S., among many other problems.

On Monday, the 93rd General Assembly will convene at the State Capitol to address the budget for Fiscal Year 2023. Fiscal Sessions began after Arkansas voters approved what would become Amendment 86 in 2008.

LITTLE ROCK – For decades prison overcrowding has sparked a financial tug-of-war between the state and Arkansas counties. In recent months the issue has taken on a greater urgency.

Fayetteville- Agriculture in Arkansas continues to maintain a position of strength, contributing more than $19 billion to the economy, said Jennie Popp, co-author of the Arkansas Agriculture Profile, a publication that highlights the industry’s economic contributions.

The Three Rivers Capter of the Arkansas Archaeological Society (A.A.S.) meeting is set for 1 p.m. February 26 at the Donald W.

On Saturday, March 12, at 6 p.m., there will be a fundraising event at the Marion County Fairgrounds. Irish Dinner and Drinks will cost $40 for tickets purchased prior to March 11, and $50 at the door.

The Legionnaires of Mountain Home Moose Lodge #1953 will host their monthly fundraising dinner event this coming Friday, February 18, from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. The menu will include a generous portion of mouth-watering stuffed pork loin with Waldorf dressing, mashed potatoes, corn, roll, coleslaw and a beverage.