From the office of Jeremy Wooldridge
On Thursday, the House adjourned the 2024 Fiscal Session Sine Die. In this Fiscal Session, the General Assembly passed a $6.3 billion budget with limited spending growth.
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Brandon Presley & Chris Jones Join Dirt Road Democrats PAC, Launch 2024Programming to Help Democrats Compete and Win In Tough Places
WASHINGTON – Thursday, May 16, 2024, Dirt Road Democrats PAC launched their 2024 programming, pledging to help build the infrastructure that allows Democrats to compete everywhere -- even when it’s an uphill battle.
Aurora Borealis unleashes colors over Arkansas
As the colors of the Northern Lights washed over Arkansas, area residents took the opportunity to photograph the celestial show. .
Hop Alley Rally Baby – Jr. Miss Pageant Winners
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CHS holds 2024 Commencement
Fresh-faced men and women clothed in caps and gowns entered the Bobcat gymnasium in the presence of their support systems; their families, friends, teachers and administrators. On Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 3 p.m., in what was the culmination of their K-12 educational journey; their high school graduation. They walked into the gym for the last time as high school students and exited as young adults ready for the next phase of their lives. Corning High School presented 62 diplomas to the Class of 2024 with hopes for bright futures and dreams to be fulfilled.
The Lowe Down
This week on May 8th, my favorite president, Harry Truman, would have been 140 years old. I have often wondered what Truman would have to say about the situation we find themselves in as democracy seems to be precariously hanging in the balance.
Full Circle
Well, folks I am going to take a long dive today. I will not apologize for the content of the column, but ask indulgence that you might think of what I am saying, and see if there might be some wisdom in my words.
Kindergarten Play Day makes a big splash
Kindergarten students at Park Elementary had a wet n' wild play day on Thursday, May 9 as their playground was turned into a water park thanks to the Corning Volunteer Fire Department and storms in the area on Wednesday night.
From the office of Jeremy Wooldridge
This week, the House addressed several key issues including state employee pay, digital asset mining regulations, and the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. SB77, which was passed by the House, outlines a temporary pay plan for state employees, including a potential 3% raise and setting the minimum salary at $32,405 per year.
The Power of Prayer
Prayers for healing for Kim Hobbs who is fighting an infection that has led to sepsis. The infection has required surgeries to remove infection.