IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS 8th JUVENILE DIVISION ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, PLAINTIFF VS. NO. 60JV-20-837 CHRISTINE MARTIN, DOB: 08/01/1980, GARDIAN OF: CARMELITA DOBBINS, DOB: 10/27/1976, BILOGICAL PARENT ANTHIA HICKEY, DOB: 03/15/1974, PUTATICE FATHER, DEFENDANTS KENYATTA BUSH, DOB: 11/13/2006, FEMALE, KENISHA BUSH, DOB: 01/14/2008, FEMALE, JUVENILE, RESPONDENT REVIEW WARNING ORDER TO: CARMELITA DOBBINS, AND ALL OTHER UNKNOWN LEGAL/PUTATIVE FATHERS AND TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Take notice that on December 21, 2020 a petition was filed by the Arkansas Department of Human Services in the Circuit Court, Juvenile Division, of Pulaski County, Arkansas, to have Kenayatta Bush, DOB: 11/13/2006 and Kenisha Bush, DOB: 01/14/2008; declared dependent-neglected. Such declaration could result in the juveniles’ continued removal from your custody and placement in the care of some suitable person, agency or institution. A review hearing on this matter is scheduled for April 22, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. (via zoom) at the Juvenile Justice Center, 8th Division, 3001 W. Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR., 72204, phone: 340-6700. If you desire to be represented by an attorney, you should immediately contact your attorney so that an answer can be filed for you and they may appear with you at any hearing. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may obtain one by contacting Legal Services or requesting the Court to determine if you qualify for appointed counsel. Putative parents take notice that pursuant to Arkansas state law, you have the right to: (A) Know the methods of establishing paternity. You can establish paternity by: 1. Proving that you were married to the mother of the child at the time the child was born; 2. Presenting an Acknowledgment of Paternity that has been properly signed and filed with the Arkansas Department of Health, Office of Vital Records; or 3. Proving that a court of competent jurisdiction has entered an order declaring that you are the child’s legal father. (B) Prove that you have had significant contacts with the herein child. (C) Be heard by the Court. NOW, unless you appear and defend or otherwise respond within thirty days from the first date of publication of this notice, the Petition may be taken as confessed, and a decree entered and granted. Circuit Clerk By: Deputy Clerk PREPARED BY: Sarah DeBusk, Bar #2019038 Arkansas Dept. of Human Services Office of Chief Counsel P.O. Box 1437-Slot S280 Little Rock, AR 72203-1437 (501) 320-6337 75385326z Show more »
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTH LITTLE ROCK CITY COUNCIL Notice of Public Hearing of the North Little Rock City Council. On March 8th at 6:00 P.M. in the North Little Rock City Council Chambers (300 Main St., NLR, AR) pursuant to its own motion, the North Little Rock City Council will hold a Public Hearing to amend the Master Street Plan: to add Denton Rd as a collector street. All pertinent data and information are available for inspection in the Planning Office, 120 Main Street, NLR, AR 72114. 75385357z Show more »
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS 8th JUVENILE DIVISION ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, PLAINTIFF VS. NO. 60JV-21-105 SHENETHA VENSON, DOB: 03/01/1996, PARENT, DEVONTE JOHNSON, SR., DOB: 09/04/1996, PARENT, DEFENDANTS DEVONTE JOHNSON, JR.C DOB: 08/24/2015, MALE, JAYLEN JOHNSON, DOB: 06/19/2017, MALE, JUVENILES,RESPONDENTS DANTE CLARK, DOB: 10/27/1976, ACK. PARENT, DEFENDANTS DANTE CLARK, DOB: 02/19/2019, MALE, KAYDEN CLARK, DOB: 01/30/2020, MALE, JAYDEN CLARK, DOB: 01/30/2020, MALE, JUVENILE, RESPONDENT ADJUDICATION WARNING ORDER TO: SHENETHA VENSON, DANTE CLARK, DEVONTE JOHNSON SR., ANY AND ALL OTHER UNKNOWN LEGAL/PUTATIVE FATHERS AND TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Take notice that on February 10, 2021 a petition was filed by the Arkansas Department of Human Services in the Circuit Court, Juvenile Division, of Pulaski County, Arkansas, to have Devonte Johnson Jr., DOB: 08/24/2015, Jaylen Johnson, DOB: 06/19/2017, Dante Clark, DOB: 02/19/2019, Kayden Clark, DOB: 01/30/2020and Jayden Clark, DOB: 01/30/2020; declared dependent-neglected. Such declaration could result in the juvenile’s continued removal from your custody and placement in the care of some suitable person, agency or institution. An adjudication hearing on this matter is scheduled for April 6, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Juvenile Justice Center (via Zoom), 8th Division, 3001 W. Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR., 72204, phone: 340-6700. If you desire to be represented by an attorney, you should immediately contact your attorney so that an answer can be filed for you and he may appear with you at any hearing. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may obtain one by contacting Legal Services or requesting the Court to determine if you qualify for appointed counsel. Putative parents take notice that pursuant to Arkansas state law, you have the right to: (A) Know the methods of establishing paternity. You can establish paternity by: 1. Proving that you were married to the mother of the child at the time the child was born; 2. Presenting an Acknowledgment of Paternity that has been properly signed and filed with the Arkansas Department of Health, Office of Vital Records; or 3. Proving that a court of competent jurisdiction has entered an order declaring that you are the child’s legal father. (B) Prove that you have had significant contacts with the herein child. (C) Be heard by the Court. NOW, unless you appear and defend or otherwise respond within thirty days from the first date of publication of this notice, the Petition may be taken as confessed, and a decree entered and granted. Circuit Clerk By: Deputy Clerk PREPARED BY: David K. Overton, Bar #88146 Arkansas Dept. of Human Services Office of Chief Counsel P.O. Box 1437-Slot S280 Little Rock, AR 72203-1437 (501) 320-6337 75385945z Show more »
Arkansas Health Services Permit Commission Permit of Approval Meeting Conference Call Meeting/Zoom Meeting for Appeals Mosaic Templars State Temple 906 Broadway, Suite 200 Little Rock, AR 72201 March 18, 2021 10:00 A.M. AGENDA Conference Call: Dial-in Number 1 (888) 636-3807 (Toll Free) Conference code 544902 Zoom Meeting for Appeal Hearings: Meeting ID 883 8595 0350 Participants will receive registration instructions and the meeting passcode by March 4th. Interested Parties: Please call the agency at (501) 661-2509 by March 11th and we will send the link to register for the Zoom meeting and to receive the passcode. I. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Call to Order B. Approval of Minutes C. Agency Report 1. Agency Application Decisions December 2020 Cycle 2. Legal Updates 3. Other Business II. EXTENSION REQUESTS 1. Hometown Health & Rehab, Baxter Co., File# HSPA (1574) 2. Millcreek Health and Rehab, Washington Co., File# HSPA (1575) 3. Encore Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Hot Spring Co., File# HSPA (1562) 4. Three Rivers Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Poinsett Co., File# HSPA (1563) 5. Willowbend Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Crittenden Co., File# HSPA (1564) 6. The Arbors Assisted Living of El Dorado dba The Arbors of El Dorado, Union Co., File# HSPA (1547) 7. Baxter Health and Rehab, Baxter Co. File# HSPA (1539) 8. Benton Senior Living dba Four Seasons Care Center, Saline Co., File# HSPA (1433) 9. Springhouse Village of Hot Springs, Garland Co., File# HSPA (1536) 10. The Hamptons at Rogers, Benton Co., File# HSPA (1525) 11. Saline Manor LLC-Stoneybrook Health & Rehab, Saline Co., File# HSPA (1460) 12. The Chapels at St. Scholastica, Sebastian Co., File# HSPA (1462) III. REFERRED TO COMISSION 1. Countryside Assisted Living File# HSPA (1590)20, Madison Co., referred to the Commission to be granted Permit of Approval (POA) for the purpose of adding five (5) Assisted Living Facility II beds to their existing facility located at 722 Phillips Place, Huntsville, Arkansas, Madison County, for a total of one-hundred and six (106) beds. 2. Countryside of Harrison File# HSPA (1591)20, Boone Co., referred to the Commission to be granted Permit of Approval (POA) for the purpose of adding twenty- five (25) Assisted Living Facility II beds to their existing POA of seventy-five (75) beds for a total of one-hundred (100) beds to be located at 2526 Rock Springs Road, Harrison, Arkansas, Boone County. 3. Ridgemere File# HSPA (1588)20, Faulkner Co., referred to the Commission to be granted Permit of Approval (POA) for the purpose of adding twenty-four (24) Assisted Living Facility II beds to their existing seventy-six (76) bed facility for a total of one-hundred (100) beds, located at 4550 Prince Street, Conway, Arkansas, Faulkner County. IV. APPEAL HEARINGS 1. Highland Healthcare, LLC d/b/a BrightStar of Washington Co. & BrightStar of Benton Co. File# HSPA (1581)20 appealing the Agency’s decision to deny their application to provide Class "B" home health services in Benton County. 2. Legacy Hospice of North Arkansas File# HSPA (1583)20 appealing the Agency’s decision to deny their application to provide for expansion of services to include the entire county of Craighead. The office is located at 610 North Highway 67 B, Suite C, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, Lawrence County, and will serve Craighead County. V. OTHER BUSINESS 75386031f Show more »
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Natural Resources Division of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at its Markham Street address (below) and virtually via Microsoft Teams for approving Wilburn Water Association’s Water Plan Compliance application, No 2020 07 30-004. The project consists of rehabilitating the existing water distribution system and adding new water lines to connect Wilburn Water Association to Heber Springs. The Commission staff has reviewed the application and the documents submitted in support thereof and will recommend to the Executive Director that the project will result in orderly development and management of the State’s water resources, because it will implement the goals and objectives of the Arkansas Water Plan and coordinates the efficient use of water resources in the project vicinity and surrounding region. The hearing will be conducted by Bruce Holland, Executive Director of the Commission, or his designee, under and by authority of A.C.A. § 15-22-503 and the Commission’s Rules for Water Development Project Compliance with the Arkansas Water Plan. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to respond to the application and to the staff’s recommendation. You can appear at the hearing in person, virtually via Microsoft Teams, or by counsel, and present evidence with oral arguments. Written comments can be sent to Randolph Polk at the Division Office until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 26, 2021. Given this 28th day of February 2021. Bruce Holland, Director Natural Resources Division A Division of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture 10421 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 (501) 682-1611 75386164f Show more »
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PIKE COUNTY, ARKANSAS JUVENILE DIVISION ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, PLAINTIFF VS. NO. 55JV-21-13-1 KASSANDRA JORDAN, PARENT, DUSTIN HILL, PUTATIVE PARENT, DEFENDANTS K. H., DOB 04/26/17, K. H., DOB: 08/15/18, JUVENILES, RESPONDENTS ADJUDICATION WARNING ORDER TO: DUSTIN HILL Take notice that on February 12, 2021 a petition was filed by the Arkansas Department of Human Services in the Circuit Court, Juvenile Division, of Pike County, Arkansas, to have K.H., DOB: April 26, 2017 and K.H., DOB: August 15, 2018 declared dependent-neglected. Such declaration could result in the juvenile's continued removal from your custody and placement in the care of some suitable person, agency or institution. An adjudication hearing on this matter is scheduled for April 19, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at the Pike County Detention and Judicial Center, 305 Industrial Park, Murfreesboro, Arkansas. If you desire to be represented by an attorney, you should immediately contact your attorney so that an answer can be filed for you and he may appear with you at any hearing. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may obtain one by contacting Legal Services or requesting the Court to determine if you qualify for appointed counsel. Putative parents take notice that pursuant to Arkansas state law, you have the right to: (A) Know the methods of establishing paternity. You can establish paternity by: 1. Proving that you were married to the mother of the child at the time the child was born; 2. Presenting an Acknowledgment of Paternity that has been properly signed and filed with the Arkansas Department of Health, Office of Vital Records; or 3. Proving that a court of competent jurisdiction has entered an order declaring that you are the child’s legal father. (B) Prove that you have had significant contacts with the herein child. (C) Be heard by the Court. NOW, unless you appear and defend or otherwise respond within thirty days from the first date of publication of this notice, the Petition may be taken as confessed, and a decree entered and granted. /s/Sabrina Williams Circuit Clerk By: Deputy Clerk 75386262z Show more »
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS 8th JUVENILE DIVISION ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, PLAINTIFF VS. NO. 60JV-2019-745 TYRASHIA PERKINS, DOB: 10/06/1987, PARENT,MICHAEL DENT, DOB: 05/08/1987, LEGAL PARENT, DEFENDANTS TAMIYAH PERKINS, DOB: 11/16/2004, FEMALE, MIKAYLAH PERKINS, DOB: 08/08/2007, FEMALE, JUVENILE, RESPONDENT ADJUDICATION WARNING ORDER TO: TYRASHIA PERKINS, MIICHAEL DENT ANY AND ALL OTHER UNKNOWN LEGAL/PUTATIVE FATHERS AND TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Take notice that on February 23, 2021 a petition was filed by the Arkansas Department of Human Services in the Circuit Court, Juvenile Division, of Pulaski County, Arkansas, to terminate the parental rights of Tamiyah Perkins, DOB: 11/16/2004, Mikaylah Perkins, DOB: 08/08/2007. A termination of parental rights hearing on this matter is scheduled for April 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Juvenile Justice Center (via Zoom), 8th Division, 3001 W. Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR., 72204, phone: 340-6700. If you desire to be represented by an attorney, you should immediately contact your attorney so that an answer can be filed for you and he may appear with you at any hearing. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may obtain one by contacting Legal Services or requesting the Court to determine if you qualify for appointed counsel. Putative parents take notice that pursuant to Arkansas state law, you have the right to: (A) Know the methods of establishing paternity. You can establish paternity by: 1. Proving that you were married to the mother of the child at the time the child was born; 2. Presenting an Acknowledgment of Paternity that has been properly signed and filed with the Arkansas Department of Health, Office of Vital Records; or 3. Proving that a court of competent jurisdiction has entered an order declaring that you are the child’s legal father. (B) Prove that you have had significant contacts with the herein child. (C) Be heard by the Court. NOW, unless you appear and defend or otherwise respond within thirty days from the first date of publication of this notice, the Petition may be taken as confessed, and a decree entered and granted.Circuit Clerk By: Deputy Clerk PREPARED BY: David K. Overton, Bar #88146 Arkansas Dept. of Human Services Office of Chief Counsel P.O. Box 1437-Slot S280 Little Rock, AR 72203-1437 (501) 320-6337 75386683f Show more »
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS 8th JUVENILE DIVISION ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ,PLAINTIFF VS.NO. 60JV-21-97 TIA JACKSON, DOB: 05/02/1984, PARENT, MALVER JONES, DOB: 02/14/1988, LEGAL PARENT, DEFENDANTS TAMIRRA JACKSON, DOB: 01/27/2011, FEMALE, JUVENILE, RESPONDENT JAMES M. NASH, DOB: 11/25/1984, LEGAL PARENT, DEFENDANT JAMES NASH III, DOB: 03/05/2014, MALE, TALITAH NASH, DOB: 04/28/2015, FEMALE, TERIJONN NASH, DOB: 08/02/2016, MALE, TREASURE NASH, DOB: 03/14/2015, FEMALE, JUVENILE, RESPONDENTS JAMIR NASH, DOB: 08/21/2019, MALE, RESPONDENT ORDER AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION FOR WARNING ORDER On this day, the above entitled cause of action is presented to the Court. From the record herein, the Court, noting the best interests, welfare, health and safety, case plan and appropriate statutory placement alternative, does hereby ORDER, ADJUDGE AND DECREE: 1. This Court possesses jurisdiction of the parties and the subject matter before it. 2. An probable cause hearing is set for April 2, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. 3. After diligent search and inquiry, and time restraints the Department has no further information as to the whereabouts of the defendants or how to contact them; the Court hereby authorizes service of the defendants, by publication of warning order. IT IS SO ORDERED. HONORABLE,TJUANA BYRD. CIRCUIT JUDGE, JUVENILE DIVISION ORDER PREPARED BY: David K. Overton, Bar #88146 AR Department of Human Services 75386685z Show more »
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS 8th JUVENILE DIVISION ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, PLAINTIFF VS. NO. 60JV2018-1079 ARTAJAH NICHOLS, DOB: 08/10/2001, MOTHER OF: ALEX HUGHES, III, BIOLOGICAL FATHER OF: DEFENDANTS ALEX D’WAYNE HUGHES, DOB: 04/30/2018, JUVENILE, RESPONDENT AYDEN HUGHES, DOB: 05/24/2017, JUVENILE, RESPONDENT TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS WARNING ORDER TO: ARTAJAH NICHOLS, ALEX HUGHES III, ANY AND ALL OTHER UNKNOWN LEGAL/PUTATIVE FATHERS AND TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Take notice that on February 10, 2021 a petition was filed by the Arkansas Department of Human Services in the Circuit Court, Juvenile Division, of Pulaski County, Arkansas, to terminate parental rights as to the following juveniles: Alex D’Wayne Hughes, DOB: 04/30/2018 and Ayden Hughes, DOB:05/24/2017. Such declaration could result in termination of your parental rights. A hearing on the petition to terminate parental rights is scheduled for April 6, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. at the Juvenile Justice Center (via Zoom), 8th Division, 3001 W. Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR., 72204, phone: 340-6700. If you desire to be represented by an attorney, you should immediately contact your attorney so that an answer can be filed for you and he may appear with you at any hearing. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may obtain one by contacting Legal Services or requesting the Court appoint you an attorney. Putative parents take notice that pursuant to Arkansas state law, you have the right to: (A) Know the methods of establishing paternity. You can establish paternity by: 1. Proving that you were married to the mother of the child at the time the child was born; 2. Presenting an Acknowledgment of Paternity that has been properly signed and filed with the Arkansas Department of Health, Office of Vital Records; or 3. Proving that a court of competent jurisdiction has entered an order declaring that you are the child’s legal father. (B) Prove that you have had significant contacts with the herein child. (C) Be heard by the Court. NOW, unless you appear and defend or otherwise respond within thirty days from the first date of publication of this notice, the Petition may be taken as confessed, and a decree entered and granted. Circuit Clerk By: Deputy Clerk PREPARED BY: David Overton, Bar #88146 Arkansas Dept. of Human Services Office of Chief Counsel P.O. Box 1437-Slot S280 Little Rock, AR 72203-1437 (501) 320-6309 75386687z Show more »
There will be a meeting of the Sevier County Election Commission on Tuesday March 2 beginning at 1:00 P.M. to certify the election candidates for the 2021 School Election to be held in May. There will be general discussion regarding the school election. This meeting will be held in the County Courthouse Conference Room. All Election Commission meetings are open to the public. 75386868f Show more »
LEGAL NOTICE Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS), a section of the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, provides notice that amendments to the ARS Policy and Procedure Manual are available for public comment. The amendments are posted on the ARS website at https://arcareered.org/publicreview. The public comment period begins on February 28, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. and ends on March 30, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. Interested parties are encouraged to submit comments in writing to Charles Lyford, General Counsel, P.O. Box 3871, Little Rock, AR 72203, or charles.lyford@arkansas.gov. On March 11, 2021, from 10 to 11 a.m., a meeting on the amendments will be held at the Arkansas Department of Commerce Building, 1 Commerce Way, River View Room, Little Rock, AR 72202 (501-296-1600). On March 25, 2021, from 10 to 11 a.m., a meeting will be held at the ARS Field Office in Fayetteville, 4058 North College Street, Suite 150, Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479-582-1286). There will be limited seating due to social-distancing requirements. Requests for accommodations regarding the meetings may be made to Chip McAfee, Director of Communications, at chip.mcafee@arkansas.gov, or 501-683-5953. 75386590f Show more »
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, JUVENILE DIVISION ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, PETITIONER VS. NO. 72JV-21-80-8 TEPRING LOVELAND, PARENT: PATRICK KUGLER, PUTATIVE PARENT OF: DEFENDANTS SAMUEL KUGLER , DOB: 06/21/2018, MALE, JOSE CASTILLO, PUTATIVE PARENT OF: GRACELYNN CASTILLO, DOB: 05/06/2015, FEMALE, JUVENILES ,RESPONDENTS ADJUDICATION WARNING ORDER TO: JOSE CASTILLO, PARENT AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARENTS OR PUTATIVE PARENTS Take notice that on February 1, 2021, a petition was filed by the Arkansas Department of Human Services in the Circuit Court, Juvenile Division, of Washington County, Arkansas, to have G.C. DOB:05/06/2015, declared dependent-neglected. Such declaration could result in the juveniles’ continued removal from your custody and placement in the care of some suitable person, agency or institution. An adjudication hearing on this matter is scheduled for March 29, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. with the Washington County Circuit Court, Juvenile Division, 885 Clydesdale Drive, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701. If you desire to be represented by an attorney, you should immediately contact your attorney so that an answer can be filed for you and he may appear with you at any hearing. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may obtain one by contacting Legal Services or requesting the Court to determine if you qualify for appointed counsel. Putative parents take notice that pursuant to Arkansas state law, you have the right to: (A) Know the methods of establishing paternity. You can establish paternity by: 1. Proving that you were married to the mother of the child at the time the child was born; 2. Presenting an Acknowledgment of Paternity that has been properly signed and filed with the Arkansas Department of Health, Office of Vital Records; or 3. Proving that a court of competent jurisdiction has entered an order declaring that you are the child’s legal father. (B) Prove that you have had significant contacts with the herein child. (C) Be heard by the Court. NOW, unless you appear and defend or otherwise respond within thirty days from the first date of publication of this notice, the Petition may be taken as confessed, and a decree entered and granted. KYLE SYLVESTER, CIRCUIT CLERK Washington County Circuit Court 280 N. College Avenue Fayetteville, AR 72701 By: /s/Ember McIntosh Deputy Clerk Date: February 26th, 2021 75387167f Show more »
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LONOKE COUNTY, ARKANSAS JUVENILE DIVISION ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, PETITIONER VS. NO. 43JV-19-14 DAVID ANTUNES, LEGAL FATHER OF:DEFENDANT DALLAS ANTUNES, DOB: 10/06/2014 ,JULIE ANN ANTUNES, DOB: 05/08/2012, BREANNA ANTUNES, DOB: 05/04/2007 JUVENILES, RESPONDENTS TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS WARNING ORDER TO: DAVID ANTUNES, AND TO ANY AND ALL OTHER UNKNOWN LEGAL/PUTATIVE FATHERS AND TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Take notice that on December 4, 2020 a petition was filed by the Arkansas Department of Human Services in the Circuit Court, Juvenile Division, of Lonoke County, Arkansas, to terminate parental rights as to the following juveniles: Dallas Antunes, DOB: October 6, 2014, Julie Ann Antunes, DOB: May 8, 2012, Breanna Antunes, DOB: May 4, 2007. Such declaration could result in termination of your parental rights. A hearing on the petition to terminate parental rights is scheduled for March 31, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at the Lonoke County Courthouse, 301 N. Center Street, Lonoke, AR, 72204, phone: 501-676-3131. If you desire to be represented by an attorney, you should immediately contact your attorney so that an answer can be filed for you and he/she may appear with you at any hearing. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may obtain one by contacting Legal Services or requesting the Court appoint you an attorney. Putative parents take notice that pursuant to Arkansas state law, you have the right to: (A) Know the methods of establishing paternity. You can establish paternity by: 1. Proving that you were married to the mother of the child at the time the child was born; 2. Presenting an Acknowledgment of Paternity that has been properly signed and filed with the Arkansas Department of Health, Office of Vital Records; or 3. Proving that a court of competent jurisdiction has entered an order declaring that you are the child’s legal father. (B) Prove that you have had significant contacts with the herein child. (C) Be heard by the Court. NOW, unless you appear and defend or otherwise respond within thirty days from the first date of publication of this notice, the Petition may be taken as confessed, and a decree entered and granted. Circuit Clerk By: Deputy Clerk PREPARED BY: Tracy Turner, Bar #2005214 Office of Chief Counsel P. O. Box 1437, Slot S280 Little Rock, AR 72203 Phone: 501-320-6384 75387176f Show more »
NOTICE OF MEETING Notice is hereby given by the Gravel Ridge Sewer Improvement District #213 of Pulaski County, Arkansas, that the Board of Commissioners of the District will have a meeting at 10 o’clock a.m. on the 9th day of March, 2021 at the office of Halff Associates 5318 John F. Kennedy Blvd., N. Little Rock, Arkansas. The purpose of the meeting is to consider a resolution authorizing the issuance of sewer revenue bonds and establishing rates to be charged for services rendered by the District’s sewer system and to take any such other actions that are before the Board of Commissioners. This 26th day of February, 2021 /s/ Dan Bernal, Chairman 75387199f Show more »
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND FUNDING AVAILABILITY The City of Little Rock is beginning the planning process for its Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2021-2025) and Annual Update to the Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan will outline funding and programs to be accomplished through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) programs. The purpose of this meeting is to determine and receive comments on community development and housing needs, to receive comments on development of proposed activities, to review program performance, to inform the public of the 2021 planning process, and to increase citizen involvement. To initiate the planning process, a virtual public hearing through Cisco Webex will be conducted on Monday, March 8, 2021. If you don’t have the app you can still participate by phone. Below is the information to join the meeting or the call-in number for the meeting: Join from the meeting link https://littlerockgov.webex.com/littlerockgov/j.php?MTID=m7199bbd9120c18dead1f93952cf79a30 Join by meeting number: Meeting number (access code): 133 700 0406 / Meeting password: 6xyF93dJ2yv Join by phone: +1-415-655-0003 US Toll Global call-in numbers | Toll-free calling restrictions In accordance with its Citizen Participation Plan, the City will conduct four community-wide public meetings with our consultant, Western Economic Services LLC, to address housing and community development needs for the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan and Annual Update to the Consolidated Plan. The purpose of the meetings is to obtain the views and comments of individuals and organizations relative to the needs that may be addressed by CDBG, HOME, and HOPWA funds. The virtual public meetings will be through GoToWebinar. You do not have to attend all four public meetings. Below are the links to registers for each day. After registering, attendee will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Wednesday March 17--Public Input Meeting -12pm https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4996315390152571151 Thursday March 18--Public Input Meeting – 12pm https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8254279393927193871 Thursday March 18--Public Input Meeting – 7pm https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8848230077693788687 Monday March 22--Public Input Meeting –6pm https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5369628175085242636 If a non-profit organization plans to submit a request for a project, an application form with all required information must be completed. The Project Application Form may be obtained starting March 2, 2021 at the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Programs, 500 West Markham, Suite 120W, Little Rock, AR 72201 or at the City’s website https://www.littlerock.gov/city-administration/city-departments/housing-and-neighborhood/. You may also call our office at 501-371-6825 to request an application or email Beverly Arbor at barbor@littlerock.gov. Completed Project Application Forms must be received at the above address no later than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. If you have questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact Beverly Arbor at barbor@littlerock.gov or 371-6898. All interested persons are encouraged to attend and participate. The City of Little Rock Assures Equal Opportunity in Employment and Housing 75387273f Show more »
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On March 11, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., in the William Grant Still Ballroom of the Robinson Center, 426 West Markham Street, pursuant to the provisions of Section 31 and 36 of the Code of Ordinances, the Little Rock Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on various proposals for the following properties: 1. S-1885 – Chenal Valley, Tract 9- Preliminary Plat; located West of Chenal Parkway and Rahling Road Intersection (West end of St. Vincent Way). 2. Z-9561 – 18601 Cooper Orbit Road; Request to rezone 3.48 acres from R-2, Single-Family District to AF, Agriculture and Forestry District. 3. Z-9562 – 5804/5808 Baseline Road; Request to rezone 3.79 acres from R-2, Single-Family District to C-3, General Commercial District. 4. LU2021-11-01 – An amendment to the City’s Land Use Plan Map in the I-430 Planning District from Mixed Office Commercial (MOC) to Commercial (C) land use designation on approximately 52 acres generally located at the north terminus of Colonel Glenn Plaza Drive between Bowman Road and Interstate 430. 5. Z-9563 - Northwest corner of Interstate 30 and Scott Hamilton Drive; Request to rezone 6.9 acres from PID, Planned Industrial District to C-4, Open Display District. 6. LU2021-13-01 – An amendment to the City’s Land Use Plan Map in the 65th East Planning District from an Industrial (I) to Commercial (C) land use designation on approximately 7 acres generally located at the Northwest Corner of Interstate 30 and Scott Hamilton Drive. 7. Z-3371-FFF – East of Bowman Road and West of Interstate 430, South of Brodie Creek; Request to rezone 52.9 acres from C-2, Shopping Center District to C-4, Open Display District. 8. Z-3286-B -Hines Homes, LLC- Conditional Use Permit; located at 13525 West Markham Street. 9. Z-9564 – House of Three Family Care Facility – Special Use Permit; located at 8900 Shiloh Drive. 10. Z-2333-C – Ellis Duplex and Accessory Dwelling - PRD; located at 900 West 15th Street. 11. Z-9565 – Woodall Short-term Rental – PCD; located at 1805 East 3rd Street. 12. Z-9566 – Hat Properties, LLC – PRD; located at 300 South Valentine Street. 13. Z-9567 – CALS & LRWRA Solar Development – PID; located at 6700 Fourche Dam Pike. 14. Z-5352-A – 6504 Mabelvale Cutoff; Request to rezone 0.16 acre from C-3, General Commercial District to C-4, Open Display District. 15. S-1884 – Watershed Pointe – Preliminary Plat; located Northeast of Divide Parkway and Chenal Parkway. 16. Z-9554 – Immerse Arkansas – Special Use Permit; located at 3201 Mary Street. 17. Z-1528-A – Bark Avenue, LLC – PCD; located at 7820 Cantrell Road. 18. Z-9103-B – 10, 115 Rodney Parham Road – Conceptual PCD; located at 10115 Rodney Parham Road. 19. Z-9551 – Arium Development, LLC – PRD; located at 2204 West 10th Street. 20. Z-9552 – 5424 West 33rd Street; Request to rezone 0.16 acre from R-3, Single-Family District to I-2, Light Industrial District. 21. LA-0091-A – 14524 Cantrell Road Advanced Grading Variance; located at 14524 Cantrell Road Interested parties may participate in the public hearing to be held at the above-mentioned place and time, by registering in-person at the public hearing, or in one of the following ways: •No later than 24 hours prior to the public hearing time, email written comments/written statement to lrzoning@littlerock.gov, including associated item name(s) or case number(s.) The comments/statements will be submitted for consideration to the Planning Commission. OR No later than 24 hours prior to the public hearing time, email lrzoning@littlerock.gov and disclose: a) email address, to receive a WebEx meeting invitation for live interactive video participation, and; b) telephone number suitable for texting. Prior to the public hearing, you will receive the WebEx meeting invitation, and will be texted only if connection difficulties are encountered before or during the public hearing. As stated above, individuals wishing to participate in the public hearing in person may do so, however, social distancing will be practiced at all times. Persons will be allowed into the public hearing room under guidance of City staff and only during the hearing item(s) for which they are registered. Registration cards will be available from City staff members at the public hearing sit and interested parties may otherwise register and participate as described above. Project applications and related information is available for visual review in the Department of Planning and Development, 723 West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas. Interested parties are invited to contact the Planning and Development Department by phone at (501) 371-4790 to discuss application details or make arrangements to review available information. The City of Little Rock complies with all civil rights provisions of federal laws and related authorities that prohibit discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. The City of Little Rock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, income status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political opinions or affiliation, in admission or access to and treatment in the City's programs and activities, as well as the city's hiring or employment practices. Complaints of alleged discrimination and inquiries regarding the City's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to: Title VI Coordinator, 500 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201, 501- 371-4583. This notice is available from the Title VI Coordinator in large print or recording. Free language assistance for those with Limited English Proficiency is available upon request. La ciudad de Little Rock cumple con todas las disposiciones de derechos civiles de los estatutos federales y autoridades relacionadas que prohiben la discriminacion en programas y actividades que reciben asistencia financiera federal. La ciudad de Little Rock no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, credo, religion, sexo, origen nacional, edad, discapacidad, estado de ingresos, estado civil, orientacion sexual, identidad de genero, informacion genetica, las opiniones politicas o afiliacion, en la admision o acceso y tratamiento en los programas y actividades de la ciudad, asi como de contratacion de empleados de la ciudad. Las quejas de supuesta discriminacion y consultas sobre la politica antidiscriminatoria de la ciudad pueden ser dirigidas a Coordinador del Titulo VI, 500 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201, 501-371-4583. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2021. /s/Monte Moore Monte Moore Development Administrator Department of Planning and Development 75385363f Show more »
Public Meeting: Village Water Association will conduct a public meeting at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 4721 Columbia Road 34, Magnolia, Arkansas. The purpose of this meeting is to afford interested persons an opportunity for written and/or oral comments on the alternatives to be evaluated for the proposed water tank improvements plan as part of the State Revolving Loan Fund program administered by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission. 75384901f Show more »
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTH LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION Notice of Public Hearing of the North Little Rock Planning Commission. On March 9, 2021 at 4:00 P.M. in the North Little Rock City Council Chambers (300 Main St., NLR, AR) pursuant to its own motion, the North Little Rock Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing under the authority of North Little Rock Ordinance #9263. Rezone #2021-8: From PUD to R2 to allow for a church at 4500 N. Hills Blvd and described as Lot 1R, Block 60, Lakewood Addition, City of NLR, Pulaski County, AR. Special Use #2021-6: To allow a community center for youth in an R2 zone at 5301 Summertree Dr. and described as Lot E, Block 4, High Clere Addition to the City of NLR, Pulaski County, AR. Conditional Use #2021-3: to allow a tire store in a C4 zone at 5600 MacArthur Dr. and described as Lot A of Katherine G. Marshall Replat of Lot 3 of the James Bona Addition to NLR, AR. Rezone #2021-6: From R1 to C4 to allow for mini-storage at Lot 1, White Oaks Self Storage Addition, City of North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. Rezone #2021-7: From I1 to I2 to allow for a warehouse and distribution center over 25,000 square feet at 9401 Diamond Dr. and described as Lot 2-R, Harris Industrial Park, City of NLR, Pulaski County, AR. Conditional Use #2021-5: To allow a modular home in an R3 zone at 504 W. 25th St. and described as Lot 24, Block 22, Military Heights Renewal Addition, City of NLR, Pulaski County, AR. All pertinent data and information are available for inspection in the office of Community Planning, 120 Main Street, NLR, AR 72114. 75384391z Show more »
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY ARKANSAS, JUVENILE DIVISION ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, PETITIONER VS. CASE NO. 35JV-20-314 SHARELL LIPSEY, PARENT, DEFENDANTS LANCE LIPSEY, MALE, DOB: 12/27/2014, JUVENILE, RESPONDENT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY WARNING ORDER ON SHARELL LIPSEY On this _____day February, 2021, the above entitled cause of action is presented to the Court upon a Motion for Service as Directed by Court. Based upon the verified motion the provisions, does hereby FIND, ORDER, ADJUDGE AND DECREE: 1. This Court possesses jurisdiction of the parties and the subject matter before it. 2. Pursuant to paragraph (g) (4) of Rule 4 of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure, service shall be made by publication of this order, puclish one time per week for two consectutive Sundays in a newspaper having general circulation in the county where the action is filed. Additionally, the clerk shall conspicuously post this order for a continuous period of 30-days at the courthouse of the county where the action is filed. Proof of service shall be has as set out in paragraphs (g)(3)(A)-(D) of Rule 4 of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure. 3. Sharell Lipsey shall take notice that an adjudication hearing is scheduled for March 18, 2021 at 10:30AM at the Jack Jones Juvenile Justice Center, 301 E. Second Ave., Pine Bluff, AR 71601. If you desire to be represented by an attorney, you should immediately contact your attorney so that an answer can be filed for you and he/she may appear with you at any hearing. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may obtain one by contacting Legal Services at 1-800-950-5817, or requesting the Court appoint you an attorney. IT IS SO ORDERED. Effective this 10th day of February, 2021. /s/Earnest E. Brown, Jr. HONORABLE EARNEST E. BROWN, JR. CIRCUIT JUDGE JUVENILE DIVISION Prepared By: Hannah Bell, ABN# 2020234 Attorney for Department of Human Services Office of Chief Counsel 101 W. Wiley St., Star City, AR 71667 Main: 870-628-4105, ext: 113 Direct: 501-320-6539 Fax: 870-628-4101 75382626f Show more »
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please find attached or available by electronic publication by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (“AEDC”) Proposed Amended Rule, “ARKANSAS RURAL CONNECT CONRONAVIRUS RULE.” The Director of AEDC (“Director”) is filing for public comment and public hearing a proposed regulation addressing participation in the Arkansas Rural Connect Broadband Grant Program (hereafter, the “ARC Program”) for communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Pursuant to Arkansas Administrative Procedures Act, and other applicable laws or rules, NOTICE is hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held on March 15, 2020, at 08:30 A.M to 9AM. The purpose of the Public Hearing will be to determine whether the Director should adopt the proposed amended Rule, “ARKANSAS RURAL CONNECT CORONAVIRUS RULE.” This will be an electronically conducted public hearing using “Zoom.” Please join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android at: https://arkansas.zoom.us/j/81036513335 Telephone Dial: USA 636 651 0002 USA 8773361829 (US Toll Free) Conference code: 7464157 Find local AT&T Numbers: https://www.teleconference.att.com/servlet/glbAccess?process=1&accessNumber=6366510002&accessCode=7464157 This hearing will begin on Monday, March 15, 2021, from 8:30 A.M. until 9:00 A.M. Interested persons may type in their questions in the “chat” function and a Department representative will answer them. Alternatively, any interested person may make written or electronic comments, statements or opinions to the address below before the administrative record is closed on March 14, 2021, at 9 A.M., unless the comment period is extended by the Director. Persons wishing to testify or make comments are requested to submit intended statements in writing in advance. Direct your inquiries to: Steven Porch, Executive Broadband Manager, or Mrs. Shanta Tisdale, 501-682-7306, email: broadband@arkansas.gov. A copy of the proposed Rule may be obtained or viewed on the AEDC Website at www.arkansasedc.com/data-reports/rules. The rules may also be received by calling Mr. Steven Porch or Ms. Shanta Tisdale. Sincerely, Steven Porch Chief Legal Officer Executive Broadband Manager Arkansas Department of Commerce 75383156f Show more »
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PIKE COUNTY, ARKANSAS JUVENILE DIVISION ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ,PLAINTIFF VS. NO. 55JV20-22-1 ELICIA BOWERS, PARENT, ERIC BOWERS, PARENT ,DEFENDANTS A. B., DOB: 04/17/03, I. B., DOB: 08/12/04, JUVENILES, RESPONDENTS AMENDED TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS WARNING ORDER TO: ELICIA BOWERS Take notice that on October 6, 2020 a petition was filed by the Arkansas Department of Human Services in the Circuit Court, Juvenile Division, of Pike County, Arkansas, to terminate parental rights of the following juveniles: A.B., DOB: April 17, 2003 and I.B., DOB: August 12, 2004. Such declaration could result in termination of your parental rights. A hearing on the petition to terminate parental rights is scheduled for April 19, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at the Pike County Jail Court Complex, 305 Industrial Park, Murfreesboro, Arkansas. The Court has appointed Krystal Cecil, as your counsel and you should contact Ms. Cecil immediately. Circuit Clerk By: /s/Sabrina Williams Deputy Clerk Date: February 9, 2021 75381384f Show more »
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS 8th JUVENILE DIVISION ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, PLAINTIFF VS. NO. 60JV2021-91 ALYSIA EDMONSON, DOB: 04/05/1987, PARENT, CALVIN LOVE, DOB: 10/29/1968, LEGAL PARENT, DEFENDANTS ANAJAH EDMONSON, DOB: 06/08/2009, JUVENILE, RESPONDENT ADJUDICATION WARNING ORDER TO: ALYSIA EDMONDSON, ANY AND ALL OTHER UNKNOWN LEGAL/PUTATIVE FATHERS AND TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Take notice that on February 1, 2021 a petition was filed by the Arkansas Department of Human Services in the Circuit Court, Juvenile Division, of Pulaski County, Arkansas, to have Anajah Edmonson, DOB: 06/08/2009; declared dependent-neglected. Such declaration could result in the juvenile’s continued removal from your custody and placement in the care of some suitable person, agency or institution. An adjudication hearing on this matter is scheduled for March 16, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Juvenile Justice Center, 8th Division, 3001 W. Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR., 72204, phone: 340-6700. If you desire to be represented by an attorney, you should immediately contact your attorney so that an answer can be filed for you and he may appear with you at any hearing. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may obtain one by contacting Legal Services or requesting the Court to determine if you qualify for appointed counsel. Putative parents take notice that pursuant to Arkansas state law, you have the right to: (A) Know the methods of establishing paternity. You can establish paternity by: 1. Proving that you were married to the mother of the child at the time the child was born; 2. Presenting an Acknowledgment of Paternity that has been properly signed and filed with the Arkansas Department of Health, Office of Vital Records; or 3. Proving that a court of competent jurisdiction has entered an order declaring that you are the child’s legal father. (B) Prove that you have had significant contacts with the herein child. (C) Be heard by the Court. NOW, unless you appear and defend or otherwise respond within thirty days from the first date of publication of this notice, the Petition may be taken as confessed, and a decree entered and granted. Circuit Clerk By: Deputy Clerk PREPARED BY: Sarah DeBusk, Bar #2019038 Arkansas Dept. of Human Services Office of Chief Counsel P.O. Box 1437-Slot S280 Little Rock, AR 72203-1437 (501) 320-6337 75281517f Show more »
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTH LITTLE ROCK CITY COUNCIL Notice of Public Hearing of the North Little Rock City Council. On February 22nd at 6:00 P.M. in the North Little Rock City Council Chambers (300 Main St., NLR, AR) pursuant to its own motion, the North Little Rock City Council will hold a Public Hearing to rename a one block section of Gregory St. between 13th and 14th St. to Smothers St. All pertinent data and information are available for inspection in the Planning Office, 120 Main Street, NLR, AR 72114. 75381804z Show more »
The East Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District will hold their Board of Directors meeting Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held via ZOOM Meeting due to COVID-19 safety concerns. Login information will be provided upon request. For any questions, please contact Jamie Brockwell at 870.932.3957. 75381887z Show more »
The East Arkansas Planning & Development District will hold their Board of Directors meeting Thursday, February 25, 2020 at 12:00, noon. The meeting will be held via ZOOM Meeting due to COVID-19 safety concerns. Login information will be provided upon request. For any questions, please contact Jamie Brockwell at 870.932.3957. 75381894z Show more »