The Arkansas Securities Department (ASD) announced Thursday, April 28 that Amber Crouch has been promoted to general counsel following the retirement of the ASD’s longserving chief attorney, David Smith. As general counsel, Crouch will supervise the staff attorneys and manage the legal affairs of the ASD.
Last year the legislature enacted a series of new election laws, and four of them were challenged in court by plaintiffs who argued that they restricted voting rights. In March the four new laws were stricken by a circuit judge after a trial of four days.
In 1887, Amphetamines originated in Germany. A few years later a Japanese chemist streamlined the process and created more potent and simplified version of the drug which we now refer to as Methamphetamine.
All children deserve to grow up in a loving and stable home. Unfortunately, many children in Arkansas are lacking that stability.
The Ozark Gateway Tourist Council held its annual tourism appreciation banquet at the Main Street Loft on Thursday, April 28. Guest Speaker Nicholas Bertucci spoke about his journey from military life to being a tourism owner, operator and host to guests in our region. Kim Williams, a travel writer for Arkansas Tourism, spoke about the 2024 Total Eclipse and informed attendees about being prepared for this huge event. The event featured the presentation of this year’s local tourism finalists and award winners recognizing the outstanding efforts of businesses, media, and individuals to promote tourism in the region.
Arkansas State University held its 2022 spring graduation ceremony Saturday morning along with conferring an honorary doctorate degree upon one of America’s great singer/songwriters, women of letters, and historic preservationists, Rosanne Cash.
Fulton County Fair officials remind exhibitors that entries for the Spring Junior Livestock Show scheduled for May 21 should be pre-registered by May 15. The online entry program will shut down at midnight on this date and exhibitors will not be able to enter online. Go to http://fultonsjls. fairwire.com for a list of classes and make online entries. All entry fees should be paid online with a credit or debit card.
Ozarka College has been ranked first for 2022 Best Online Associate Degree in Arkansas by UniversityHQ. Based on their methodology, Ozarka ranked number one of 17 Arkansas institutions that met the selection criteria.
The Sharp County Library Board will hold a community meeting on Wednesday, May 18 at 1 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Sharp County Library in Hardy. Library board members will speak with attendees and answer questions regarding changes to library policies and services. Board members are interested in listening to the comments of the general public and regular library patrons about the Sharp County libraries and their role in the community.
The Ash Flat Library will be holding a blood drive on Friday, June 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.