Daily Archives: February 10, 2024

Environmental agency inspires no confidence Feb 3, 2024 In a surprising turn of events, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) finds itself under scrutiny for its controversial enforcement practices at the Eco-Vista landfill in Tontitown. This has led to a statewide audit by the Arkansas Joint Legislative Performace Committee (JPLC). The inquiry aims to examine DEQ’s policies regarding landfill monitoring and enforcement. During a JLPC meeting on Nov. 27, state Reps. Lundstrum and Unger and Tontitown Mayor Angie Russell presented compelling evidence that exposed DEQ’s approach to regulating Eco-Vista. The data they presented raised serious concerns among legislators, prompting an intense interrogation of DEQ Director Caleb Osborne. The […]

UA Law School has openings to defend unpaid wage claims. Help your friends by sharing! The legal clinic at the Univ. of Arkansas law school is now accepting clients for free legal representation. Please feel free to refer individuals who have had any kinds of problems with their pay. This could include the failure to pay: We usually cannot assist people who are running their own business and did not get paid for their work as a business. How to Refer: If you want to refer a wage case, you can email me directly at abs006@uark.eduto share the information and […]

Sat Feb 17 – 10:00 am-1:00 pm – Omni Center For the first time Omni is pleased to be the site for Geshee Dorjee and the Tibetan Cultural Institute of Arkansas to hold the annual Tibetan New Years Celebration Losar. Losar or Tibetan New Year is a widely celebrated holiday among Tibetans that lasts for 15 days. 2024 is the year of the Wood Dragon, and Losar starts on February 10, so this is mid-celebration. If you’re curious about Tibetan culture, religion or the Tibetan Cultural Institute you will enjoy this new experience. For more information contact Geshee at TCIA@artibet.com. […]