Stories from Friday, July 28, 2023

Ronald Joe Myers, 51, of Arbyrd, Mo., passed from this life Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Born in Kennett, he was the son of the late Ronald Joe Myers Sr. and Mary Cranford. He was a longtime Cape Girardeau area resident before recently making his home in Arbyrd. He was a former construction worker specializing in home remodeling. Ronald enjoyed life and spending time with his grandchildren...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that Tacos 4 Life is Arkansas’ July Business of the Month. “Tacos 4 Life is doing everything we could ask from our Arkansas business leaders: creating jobs, investing in communities, and making a difference in lives across the world. I’m honored to award them with July’s Business of the Month award and honor another fantastic group of Arkansas change-makers,” said Governor Sanders...

The public is asked to help clean up the Leachville City Park on Saturday, July 29. Everyone is asked to meet at the pavilion and clean up times will be held from 8-10 a.m. For more information contact Lorrie Pace at City Hall.

LITTLE ROCK — The Federal Reserve federal funds target rate hike on Wednesday will affect interest rates for consumers, making it an expensive time to borrow or make large purchases. The Fed raised the federal funds target rate by 0.25 percent to a range of 5.25 to 5.5 percent, its highest level since 2001. The federal funds target rate is the rate financial institutions pay each other when borrowing money overnight...

First Baptist Church in Lepanto invites the public to a Back-to-School bash Sunday, July 30. The bash will be held at Breezy's Barnyard, 433 W. Broad Street, Lepanto. There will be water slides, petting zoo, free food and more. The event is completely free and open to the public...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Using an industrial microwave can shorten the time needed to dry rice bound for beer making from days to hours and may lend itself to other food uses of the staple grain, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station researchers found...

Benjamin Franklin once said, “Lost time is never found again.” He also wrote, “But dost thou love life, then do not squander time, for that’s the stuff life is made of.” Remembered as one of America's greatest thinkers, Franklin will never be forgotten because he followed his own advice. ...

By NAN SNIDER Special to the NEA Town Courier William Harper, with Crews & Associates of Little Rock, met with the Monette City Council Monday evening to discuss the feasibility of possibly placing a one-cent city sales tax on the November 2023 ballot...

By B. KAY RICHTER NEA Town Courier Assistant Editor The Blytheville Police Department is continuing its focus on keeping the community safe with a Violent Crimes Reduction Unit. "The Violent Crimes Reduction Unit focuses resources on identifying and investigating those significant violent crimes including gun violence, narcotics trafficking and other criminal activities," said Sgt. Robin Haught-Angel, public information officer for Blytheville's police department...

Beginning Aug. 1, Arkansas law enforcement officers will have a new tool to help enhance safety by utilizing automated speed enforcement cameras in Interstate work zones. Senator Kim Hammer (R) and Representative Lanny Fite (R) introduced the legislation, which was approved by the Arkansas State Legislature and signed by Governor Sarah Sanders earlier this year. ...

JONESBORO – Arkansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine took an important step forward with approval of the university’s plans at the summer meeting of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The board approved A-State’s outline for its College of Veterinary Medicine, including the potential for 40 new faculty and staff positions dedicated to the DVM program. ...