PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (September 26, 2023) – Out of 127 Arkansas students, Pulaski County has 33 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists that will compete for 28 million dollars worth of scholarships. Pulaski County Government was able to highlight one semifinalist, Leah LeVar from Sylvan Hills High School, a part of the Pulaski County Special School District, […]
Pulaski County, Ark. (September 25, 2023) – Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde lifted the burn ban that was in effect since September 5. The burning ban was in place due to rapid drying conditions in the county. Recent rains have provided the county with relief, according to the order. View the order here.
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (September 20, 2023) – Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde received the 2023 James B. Sorenson Award for Excellence in Pavement Preservation on behalf of Pulaski County Government on Monday, September 18. Pulaski County was nominated by Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions due to Pulaski County having a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) Rating of […]
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (September 15, 2023) – Pulaski County Youth Services (PCYS) took the Emerging Champions Career Readiness Summer Workforce and Emerging Champions Youth Academy groups to Arkansas State University for a campus tour and to watch an ASU Red Wolves football game last Saturday. There were 40 students from schools across Pulaski County, […]
Hispanic Heritage Month starts September 15 and goes through October 15, and residents have several ways they can celebrate in Pulaski County. Keep reading for all the fun events. Fiesta de Independencia Hispana The third annual Hispanic Heritage Festival at Plaza Frida will feature tons of local food, vendors, artists and entertainment as they […]
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (September 14, 2023) – When paying their taxes this fall, Pulaski County residents can help their neighbors spay and neuter their pets by contributing $5 or more to the Pulaski County Animal Control Spay/Neuter Fund, also known as the GIVE 5 fund. This tax season, County residents can give a voluntary donation […]
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (August 24, 2023)– The Pulaski County Quorum court met Tuesday night to approve the continued funding of the Pulaski County Regional Crisis Stabilization Unit to ensure that residents are able to access the mental and behavioral health care they desperately need. Faced with further budget cuts to the state funded Regional Crisis […]
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (August 18, 2023) – Pulaski County provided $533,000 dollars – the most it has ever allocated– to the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance to donate to over 20 food pantries and food programs as part of the Pulaski County Hunger Reduction Initiative. Originally, Pulaski County pledged $500,000, but added another $33,000 as a […]
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (August 15, 2023) – Pulaski County has a Pavement Condition Index rating of 83.7, one of the highest county ratings in the state. This rating is due to the continued improvements and preventive maintenance to Pulaski County roads made possible through a $16 million road improvement project. Since the County implemented the […]