Post-prison board to meet
The Arkansas Post-Prison Transfer Board will hold its monthly board meetings at 9 a.m. Sept. 12 and Sept. 26 in the Richard Lee Richardson Auditorium of the parole board building in North Little Rock, according to a news release.
The full calendar of hearings and meetings slated for and by the board can be found at https://portal.arkansas.gov/state_agencies/department-of-corrections-1/the-parole-board/ under Meeting Information and Hearings & Board Schedule.
Fish fry to honor agribusinesses
The Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a fish fry to honor Jefferson County agribusinesses. The event will be held Oct. 24 at Hestand Stadium. The gates open at 5 p.m. and dinner continues until 7 p.m. The fish fry, catered by King Kat, is $20 for Chamber members and $25 for non-members, according to the Chamber newsletter. Sponsorships are $400 and include five meal tickets, the ability to place your company banner inside the arena, and your company name listed on all sponsorship marketing materials. If you are interested in serving as a fish fry volunteer or becoming a sponsor, contact the Chamber at (870) 535-0110.
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Aquaculture/Fisheries day set Nov. 7
The Aquaculture/Fisheries Aquatic Sciences Day will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 7 at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
This is a chance for students to learn about the wide range of opportunities in aquaculture and fisheries. The event is for all high school students, especially juniors and seniors interested in natural resources and agriculture/aquaculture careers, according to a news release.
For details or to register, contact Denise Haynes at (870) 575-8094 or haynesd@uapb.edu or Cheryl Waddell at (870) 575-8968 or waddellc@uapb.edu.
Corps gives boating tips
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, urges lake and river visitors to stay cautious this Labor Day weekend. As one of the year’s busiest weekends, officials expect heavy crowds and stress the importance of water safety to prevent accidents, injuries and fatalities.
If you’re heading out on the water, wear your life jacket and don’t overestimate your swimming abilities. Many drownings occur just 10-30 feet from safety and could have been prevented with a life jacket.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable boating experience, always designate a sober operator and avoid drinking alcohol while on the water.
For more recreation information, visit www.swl.usace.army.mil, Facebook at www.facebook.com/littlerockusace, or X at www.x.com/usacelittlerock.
Simmons championship slated
Tickets for the Simmons Bank Championship presented by Stephens — a PGA TOUR Champions playoff event — are available.
The inaugural Simmons Bank Championship will be held at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock with activities throughout the week of Oct. 21-27, according to a news release.
Tournament play will take place Oct. 25-27. The tournament will serve as the second round of the PGA TOUR Champions annual Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs.
The field will consist of the top 54 players in the standings competing for $2.3 million in prize money and a chance to earn their spot among the top 36 in the final event of the season. Details: simmonsbankchampionship.com.
Shooting electric, fiber lines illegal
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas reminds hunters it is illegal to shoot near or toward power lines, fiber lines, utility poles, transformers or substations.
Arkansas dove hunting season is around the corner, and while hunters are excited about the season, don’t forget to keep electrical safety a priority, according to a news release.
“Doves often perch on power lines and fiber lines, becoming enticing targets for hunters. The risks of damaging electric and fiber-optic equipment, as well as causing potential physical injury, far outweigh the rewards of hunting,” according to a news release.
“Stray pellets could damage equipment, possibly interrupting electric or internet service and causing physical risks to those nearby.
“Hunters should never trespass onto or hunt in the immediate area of utility property or infrastructure, as they may face civil or criminal liability for doing so,” according to the release.
The 2024-2025 Arkansas Dove Season is Sept. 7 through Oct. 27 and Dec. 8 through Jan. 15, according to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.