• Program helps military voters with upcoming election

    All 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia will hold general elections Nov. 2. Puerto Rico won't be holding an election this cycle. All military members, their family members, and citizens residing outside the U.S. who haven't registered or requested an absentee ballot this year

  • A year later, H1N1 flu and summer travel plans

    Last summer, talk of the H1N1 flu virus dominated the news. It was described by World Health Organization officials as the first pandemic of the 21st century. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that between 7,880 and 16,460 H1N1-related deaths occurred between April 1 and Dec.

  • Top flight education coming soon to base

    Base families with middle school students are one step closer to an alternative education choice with the Arkansas Board of Education's approval to expand the charter of Jacksonville's Lighthouse Academy Charter School.The board voted, 4-2, to allow the school to amend its charter and build a

  • New DUI slogan promises zero tolerance

    Team Little Rock has adopted a new DUI slogan, which leaders hope will clearly convey the message of zero tolerance for drinking and driving incidents.Remember: No DUIs, No Excuses, Drink Responsibly.Senior Master Sgt. James Populis, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron first sergeant, said the intent

  • Keep it cool going back to school

    Summer is winding down and the first day of school is coming soon. For the children attending schools in the Pulaski County Special School District, that means Thursday. After a leisurely summer of fun in the sun, it can sometimes be difficult to reacquaint children with a school year schedule.

  • Automatic enrollment in TSP for newly hired employees

    New legislation that called for automatic enrollment of newly hired and eligible civilian federal employees, as well as certain rehires, into the Thrift Savings Plan began Aug. 1.This automatic enrollment feature is in compliance with the June 22, 2009, TSP Enhancement Act that authorizes federal

  • Obama reaffirms commitment to veteran care

    Caring for veterans is a moral obligation, President Barack Obama said Aug. 2 in a speech at the Disabled American Veterans National Convention in Atlanta. "Every American who has ever worn the uniform must know this: your country is going to take care of you when you come home," President Obama