Arkansas will hold its annual sales tax holiday, beginning Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 12:01 a.m. and ending Sunday, August 5, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. State and local sales tax will not be collected during this 48-hour period on the sale of: (1) Clothing and footwear if the sales price is less than one hundred dollars ($100) per item; (2) Clothing accessories and equipment if the sales price is less than fifty dollars ($50) per item; (3) School supplies; (4) School art supplies; and (5) School instructional materials.

For more information, contact a customer service representative by phone Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (501) 682-7104.

Effective immediately, the Foreman Early Storm Warning System will be tested only on the first Wednesday of each month at noon. This brief test will be conducted only on days that are clear and free from inclement weather in the area. Please don’t be alarmed by these brief tests. In the event a storm is in the area and imminent danger is present, the warning system will continue to sound until the threat has passed.

ASSENTEE – County Clerk’s Office – Courthouse

ARDEN TOWNSHIP – Arden Community Building

ARKINDA TOWNSHIP – King Ryder Church

ASHDOWN WARD 1 – First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

ASHDOWN WARD 2 – Church of Christ Fellowship Hall

ASHDOWN WARD 3 – Church of the Nazarene Fellowship Hall

BURKE TOWNSHIP – Winthrop City Hall

CANEY TOWNSHIP – Cerrogordo Fire Department

CLEVELAND TOWNSHIP – Wilton Schoolhouse

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP – Millwood Baptist Church

FOREMAN WARD 1 – First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

FOREMAN WARD 2 – First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

FOREMAN WARD 3 – Foreman School Agricultural Building

JACKSON TOWNSHIP – First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP – Church of Christ Fellowship Hall

JEWELL TOWNSHIP – King Ryder Church

JOHNSON TOWNSHIP – Ogden Community Building

LICK CREEK TOWNSHIP – Oak Grove Baptist Church

LITTLE RIVER TOWNSHIP – Winthrop City Hall

RED RIVER TOWNSHIP – Richmond Church

WALLACE/RICHLAND TOWNSHIP – Wallace Fire Station

The computer lab at the Nelda Wilkinson Educational Center is one step closer to its grand reopening, thanks to a generous donation by Ash Grove Cement, in Foreman.

“We at Ash Grove are committed to our community and to doing what we can to benefit the residents of Foreman,” said Cary Austell, president of the company.

The $2500 donation will be used to purchase workstations for the lab and its 10 computers, which were given by both David Wilkinson of Foreman and Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas.

“The teamwork between so many that has catapulted this project is such an encouragement to me,” said Steve Cole, chancellor of Cossatot. His words were echoed by Mike Cranford, treasurer of the city of Foreman, who first approached Ash Grove regarding their gift.

“I am dedicated to doing everything I can for the city of Foreman and it’s an honor to be able to help facilitate this project,” he said. “And I’m grateful for the many who have stepped up to make it happen.” The lab is expected to reopen in April, with a ceremony sponsored by the city of Foreman and Cossatot.