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Local.Arkansas.gov - County and Municipal Information & Services
Dallas County was formed January 1, 1845, from Bradley and Clark counties and named in honor of George M. Dallas, who had been elected Vice President of the United States in 1844. Dallas County is known for its rolling hills and pine Forests. The world's first southern pine plywood plant was built in Fordyce, and timber resources still drive its economy. Georgia-Pacific Corp. is the county's largest employer. Tri-County Lake, where Dallas, Calhoun, and Cleveland counties meet, offers water recreation activities. The Ouachita River, the longest and largest river in the Ouachita Mountain region, forms the western county line and provides floating and fishing. The Cotton Belt route through the town of Fordyce, the county seat, brought prosperity when it arrived in Dallas County in 1882. Fordyce is Arkansas' only single county seat to have been moved from a central location when the railroads bypassed its original site of Princeton. In April of each year, the weeklong "Fordyce on the Cotto ... [Read More]
Arkansas Department of Rural Services
Welcome to the Department of Rural Services (DRS) Web Site. DRS was established in 1991 under the name Office of Rural Advocacy to serve as a single point of contact for all organizations and individuals with a desire to enhance the quality of life for our rural citizens. ... [Read More]
Arkansas DHS | AARE Freqently Asked Questions
You must be at least 21 years old to 55 years old (to the age of 40 years for an infant under 1 year old). A primary caregiver must be an age so that it can be anticipated that he/she can parent the child into adulthood. You may be married (minimum of 3 years), divorced (at least one year), or single. An illness or disability will not prevent you from adopting. It would need to be determined that an illness or disability would not interfere with your ability to parent. You do not have to own your home. Your home must have adequate space and be safe. Safety measures must be in place concerning firearms, dangerous pets, and water hazards. You don’t have to have a lot of money. There must be sufficient income/resources to meet the needs of a child. Adoption subsidy may be a resource for an adopted child who is eligible. There is no educational or religious requirement. A criminal record check and a child abuse/neglect check are required. You must be mature, stable, and have appropri ... [Read More]
Healthy Arkansas
Smoking Cessation A healthy lifestyle not only includes eating right and staying active, but also making other healthy choices. Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death and diseases in our society. By quitting smoking, you can greatly reduce your chances of developing many chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke and cancer. ... [Read More]
ASPE Highlighter Winter 2005
This issue of the ASPE Highlighter covers a range of topics that span the breadth of policy at HHS. The first article, Receipt of Unemployment Insurance Among Single Mothers, uncovers a fascinating trend in welfare-to-work. During the recent economic downturn some ex-TANF recipients lost their jobs. ASPE researchers found that low-income single mothers were more likely to rely on the Unemployment Insurance they earned while in the labor force, rather than returning to the TANF rolls. The second article focuses on the best practices State governments have used to competitively purchase prescription drugs. To reduce drug expenditures, some states are looking to Canada, but others are using a variety of tools to acquire safe, high quality drugs at the most competitive prices available. Our third article, Insurance Coverage in the United States, presents the latest data on the uninsured, their essential characteristics, and policy relevant subpopulations. Our fourth article looks at one of ... [Read More]
Arkansas Department of Rural Services
The Director and staff of DRS serve as the single point of contact for local governments, state and federal agencies and other (public, private and nonprofit sector) organizations and individuals with an interest in the rural policies, programs and services of the state. The Arkansas Rural Development Commission (ARDC) sets policy and long-term goals for the Department of Rural Services and assists them in helping these organizations and individuals. ... [Read More]
Local.Arkansas.gov - County and Municipal Information & Services
Washington County was formed by action of the Territorial Legislature in October 1828, from part of Crawford County and a tract known as Lovely's Purchase. It was named for George Washington. The county seat was first called Washington but since Hempstead County already had a Washington community, the name was then changed to Fayetteville. A beautiful view of the courthouse rising above the U.S. courthouse and Fayetteville skyline can be seen from Mt. Sequoyah. The landscape of the county is flat-topped mountains and valleys with hardwood forests south and east with rolling hills and prairie in the northwest. Washington is the second most populous county in Arkansas and one of the fastest growing. Essentially an urbanized county, Washington boasts a rich cultural life and amenities connected with metropolitan areas. Still, the county leads the state in dollar value of agricultural products produced annually, especially poultry and beef cattle. The economy is well balanced among agricul ... [Read More]
Local.Arkansas.gov - County and Municipal Information & Services
Fulton County was formed December 21, 1842, from territory taken from Izard County, and is named for William S. Fulton, the last Governor of Arkansas Territory. The county seat is Salem. Landscape of Fulton County is rugged and mountainous. The well-known Mammoth Spring, one of the largest single-outlet springs in North America, is located in the county. Many recreational activities can be found around this area. Lake Norfork and Horseshoe Bend also provide water sports. Nearly half of the land area of the county is in pastureland. Beef cattle, poultry farming, and feed production are leading agricultural activities. The Fulton County courthouse, built in 1890, was restored in 1973 and has become a landmark. The Saturday night hoedown in Fulton County has been kept alive and is a favorite of local citizens as well as tourists. In May of each year, Fulton County stages an Old Timer Sailor and Marine reunion, which unites people from all over the country. Also in May several other music ... [Read More]
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