House of Representatives State of Arkansas District 56 Every community feels the impact when adults lack a high school diploma or the skills to compete in the 21st century workforce. Not only is it devastating for the adults who may dream of a better life for their families, but it may impact education for future generations.
Do you or a young person in your life need a little help with learning how to “adult”? Have you ever asked yourself “Why didn’t anyone teach me this in school?” The Grown Up U: Facts for Success podcast program brought to you by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service focuses on the life skills needed for young adults to successfully navigate the decisions and pitfalls of “adulting” in the real world. Our team of FCS (Family and Consumer Sciences) agents with from across the state has worked together to produce relevant and research- based podcasts to help young people access the facts they need to succeed.
I’m going to get out front on this one and just punt right now. At one time, our language had the word “vegetable.” Nine long letters and several syllables – clearly too much work.
POCAHONTAS, AR — Every Wednesday, BRTC Financial Aid officers are available all day to help students and prospective students fill out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. This federal form is used by colleges and universities across the U.S. to help connect students with federal financial aid including the Federal Pell Grant.
greg@gregleding.com DebateoverARPAfunds Staff had planned for last Friday’s monthly meeting of the Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC) to be short and free of controversy. After nearly four hours of heated debate over a subcommittee’s recommendations regarding ARPA-related projects, it became clear that plan had failed (though at no fault of the staff).
Allison Howell received the Achievement Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents during the 2022 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference in West Palm Beach, Florida on July 19. Allison was one of several honorees who represent the top one percent of the membership selected by their peers. The Achievement Award is awarded to Agents with less than 10 years of service in the Cooperative Extension Service who have exhibited excellence in the field of professional Extension. The National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) is a professional Extension organization geared toward Extension educators and other professionals who work in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and natural resources, 4-H youth development, community development, and related disciplines.
Rector 4-H Tech Changemakers are excited to announce a series of free workshops teaching digital skills to help people access important resources and learn the most in-demand digital skills. The workshop, Finding and Organizing Files and Responsible Internet Behavior will be held Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at the Rector First United Methodist Church at the corner of Third and Main Streets in Rector.
With the General Election approaching on Nov. 8, 2022, it’s important for voters to know if they are registered to vote.
LITTLE ROCK, AR – Funding of $280 million was approved Sept. 16, 2022 to help address statewide water needs. The approved funding includes $270 million to address water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects and $10 million to assist areas in Eastern Arkansas with the transition from groundwater to surface water and help preserve the Sparta and Alluvial aquifers.
Tax deductible donations are being accepted for Corning’s recreational project, including: M. B.