WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Survivors of the severe storms and tornadoes that ripped through eight counties in northern Arkansas May 24-27 have one week remaining to apply for federal assistance. The application deadline is August 28. Residents in Baxter, Benton, Boone, Fulton, Greene, Madison, Marion or Randolph counties impacted by the severe storms may be eligible for  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $700,000 grant to Jonesboro Unlimited in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to support business development and expansion. This grant will support the JumpStart Jonesboro Project, which provides comprehensive business assistance to local entrepreneurs and small business owners. This EDA  more