The House is now in an extended recess for the 2021 Regular Session.

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced during last week’s news conference he has lifted the statewide mask mandate and has also announced that all Arkansans 16 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

By the end of the 13th week of the 2021 Regular Session, more than 600 bills were signed into law.

April 9, 2021

Due to extreme weather conditions, this week’s edition of The Waldron News will be delayed to subscribers as well as single copy distribution. We appreciate the support of our readership and look forward in continuing to serve you in 2021.

ASP/CID AGENTS ASSIGNED TO SUSPECTED SCOTT COUNTY

There has been extensive flooding throughout Scott County, and there will be more expected tonight and into tomorrow morning. Scott County Deputies, AGFC Wildlife Officers, Waldron PD Officers, Mansfield PD Officers, and Arkansas State Troopers have been out checking on flooded residences, c…

AUGUST 25, 2020

The Arkansas State Police is investigating the murders of two Scott

In response to the Executive Order of President Trump:

Arkansas Education Association President Carol Fleming told state lawmakers today it is unsafe for schools to return to in-person learning as Arkansas continues to struggle to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

ARVAC, Inc. will issue commodities on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Scott County Fairgrounds at 165 Mill Street, Waldron, AR from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM for all eligible households. Due to COVID-19 concerns this will be a drive though only distribution. Applicants will need to show your ID, …

Eliab abhorred the indignance of youth. He spat on the ground in anger as the ruddy complected boy shirked away from him. The child’s tunic was stained, and his feet caked with dirt from the field. He smelled like cattle. It was a fool’s errand that his father had sent him on. His supposed b…

A large area of storms which blew up in Oklahoma and Texas in the late afternoon and early evening hours and could bring Polk and Scott Counties severe weather overnight.

LITTLE ROCK – This week, I met with doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville who have been on the front line of saving lives during this coronavirus pandemic. They were tired and stressed, but their work makes me grateful for their ser…

This week, our country celebrates the 30th anniversary of the most sweeping civil rights legislation ever enacted for people with disabilities.

UARM’s Bucks Cross-Country Head Coach Samantha Shores has announced an open men and women’s NJCAA cross-country try-out for August 1. Those selected would have the opportunity to join the 2020 Bucks Cross-Country team as well as earn an athletic scholarship.

The first half of Colossians presents Christ in His divine glory. The second section begins with “therefore”. If we see Christ as the divine Creator and Redeemer presented in chapters 1-2, certain things will be automatic features of our character and nature.

LITTLE ROCK – The average debt that a student incurs to earn a bachelor’s degree in Arkansas is almost $2,000 less than the national average.

The Arkansas State Police is investigating the death of a three-year-old girl and injury to her 15 month old sister. Both are the apparent victims of heat while they were inside a car parked outside their mother’s home in Booneville yesterday.

After careful consideration regarding the health and safety of our community, our sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and attendees, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the 45th Annual Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run scheduled for August 28-29, 2020.

These days, we could all use some good news coming out of Washington, D.C. I'm excited to report that on July 15, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the 2020 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) on an overwhelmingly bipartisan basis. The bill now heads to the House floo…

July 17, 2020

Arkansans who may have concerns about going to the polls this November while the health crisis continues can make plans now to ensure their vote counts.

Michelle Leann Golkhajeh was found not guilty because of mental disease or defect in the Polk County Circuit Court on Monday, July 13, 2020 for the Dec. 2018 death of her four-year-old daughter.

Our agency has received questions regarding enforcement of the Governor’s recent Executive Order, which requires the wearing of face coverings in many situations. Many people have questioned the constitutionality of such an order. Through laws like Arkansas Code 20-7-110 and the Arkansas Eme…

During his daily COVID-19 news briefing today, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced he will sign an executive order for a statewide mask mandate. Hutchinson stated that the rising numbers of positive COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths indicate that Arkansans need to do more in stopping…

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking for public comments on possible changes to fishing regulations for 2021. Changes to general fishing rules, rules for commercial anglers and fish farms are all being evaluated before the Fisheries Division formally proposes them to…