Governor Mike Beebe announced Wednesday a grant program to assist Arkansas ranchers during the current drought.

The governor said he has set aside $2 million from the Governor’s Disaster Fund to help cattle, sheep and goat producers; many of who are finding it difficult to locate, grow or afford hay and other forage for their animals.

The program will be administered by the Arkansas Agriculture Department.  Payments will be made on a per-head basis for qualifying livestock producers.  The program is not first-come, first-served.

Inmates booked into the Cross County Detention Center within the last 24 hours:

Lucas C. Lamb, 21, of Wynne.  Charges:  Criminal trespass, possession of a controlled substance, fleeing.  Booking date:  August 14 at 10:05 p.m.  Release date:  August 15 at 2:19 a.m.

Todd A. Steivmetz, 27, of Forrest City.  Charges:  Possessing instruments of crime, omnibus DWI Act, possession of a controlled substance, following too close.  Booking date:  August 14 at 9:25 p.m.  Release date:  August 14 at 9:37 p.m.

Arrests made within the past 24 hours:

Latrocia Thompson, 24, Forrest City.  Charges:  Hold for outside agency.  Booking date:  August 14 at 4:25 a.m.

Michael Morgan, 31, El Dorado.  Charges:  Hold for outside agency.  Booking date:  August 14 at 3:45 a.m.

Carl A. Brown, 24, Forrest City.  Charges:  Failure to pay fine.  Booking date:  August 14 at 2:10 a.m.