Supervisors announced a $1,000,000 USDA Rural Facilities grant for Montvale School, approved a $35,016 state homeland security grant for Fire & EMS on the consent agenda, and recognized Dr. Leonard Cohen for 40 years as Bedford County's operational medical director; a $1.3M BRWA sewer grant was also reported as pending in Congress.

Oshkosh honors coach Frank Shady and students' selection for Carnegie Hall concert.

Board approves proclamation honoring military children during April 2025.

Arkansas legislation grants excused absences for children of fallen service members and responders.

City council approves multiple ordinances for sewage and pavement emergency repairs.

Superintendent Wendy Dowell was recognized by the National School Public Relations Association as one of 30 'Superintendents to Watch.' The board presented Dowell with a gift and several district employees and a student were honored with Provo Way awards at the Jan. 13 meeting.

Legislators recognize sacrifices of fallen first responders and their families during tribute.