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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Have-A-Heart Just six more weeks to Spring. We are ready and I am sure you are too.
Let’s learn about some interesting facts about the groundhog. Well, I am here to let you know what I find. Groundhogs are stout animals and are only found in North America and can weigh up to 13 pounds.
Little Rock- Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today announced that a Pulaski County Circuit Court granted the State’s motion for relief against Jayson Cotter of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Cotter conducted business under the name Investment Grade Firearms (IGF). The court found that Cotter defrauded 12 Arkansas consumers and ordered him to pay $28,884 in restitution to consumers and $150,000 in civil penalties. In 2019, Attorney General Rutledge filed suit against Cotter, for violations of the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Mountain Home– As of today, there are 552 active COVID-19 cases in Baxter County, which is what we hope to be the beginning of a downward trend. There are currently 32 COVID-19 patients admitted at Baxter Regional, with 7 in ICU and 5 on ventilators. There are 27 Baxter Regional employees with active COVID-19, at home and in isolation.