Archives for January 2014

Griffin Announces State of the Union Essay Competition for High School Students

Congressman Tim Griffin (AR-02) announced today he would hold an essay competition for high school students in advance of President Obama’s 2014 State of the Union address: “I’m excited to encourage high school students in central Arkansas to observe our political process and history in the … [Read more...]

Boil Order for Van Buren County

Max Gammill has issued a “Boil Water Notice” for Van Buren County Water Association customers on Highway 95 from the tank (located across from the Scotland School) past the Junction of Highway 389, extending to the Van Buren – Conway counties line, and all side roads feeding from this area … [Read more...]

Congressman Tim Griffin (AR-02) Announces State of the Union Essay Competition for High School Students

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tim Griffin (AR-02) announced today he would hold an essay competition for high school students in advance of President Obama’s 2014 State of the Union address: “I’m excited to encourage high school students in central Arkansas to observe our political process and history … [Read more...]

Lieutenant Governor Mark Darr will resign February 1

LITTLE ROCK - It is my great honor to be the Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas. This office has allowed me to meet so many wonderful Arkansans over the past few years. My family and I are forever grateful for the support the people of this great state have shown us for the past few years and during … [Read more...]

Arkansas Delegation Challenges Critical Habitat Designation in Arkansas

WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman, along with Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-1), Tim Griffin (AR-2), Steve Womack (AR-3), and Tom Cotton (AR-4) today sent a letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Director Daniel M. Ashe challenging the critical habitat … [Read more...]

Stake Your Claim in Clinton Town Hall Workshop

"Stake Your Claim in Clinton " a town hall workshop will be held at the Petit Jean Electric Community Room at 5:00 on Tuesday, January 14th. We will start with a light meal and followed with a program which promises to make you want to jump right in and Stake Your Claim in your hometown. Recent … [Read more...]

School Closings, Other Closings and Delays for Friday January 10, 2014

Closings: Cave City School District - Closed Cedar Ridge School District - Closed Clinton School District - Closed Mountain View School District (including Timbo and Rural Special) - Closed Ozarka College - All Campuses Closed Shirley School District - Closed Delays: Concord … [Read more...]

Red Cross Urgently Needs Help

When severe winter weather recently blanketed much of the country, the American Red Cross was there for patients who still needed transfusions because generous blood and platelet donors gave in the days and weeks prior. Now the Red Cross urgently needs your help to make up a donation shortfall … [Read more...]

Days Later, Griffin Still Waiting for Obama to Accept Meeting on Real Health Care Reform Ideas

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tim Griffin (AR-02) issued the following statement after not yet receiving a response to his December 10, 2013, letter to President Obama requesting a meeting to discuss real health care reform alternatives to Obamacare: “In the wake of Obamacare’s numerous failures, … [Read more...]

Power Outage in Fairfield Bay for Four Hours or More

Petit Jean Electric crews are working on a Power Outage in Fairfield Bay around Dunn Hollow and Pine Knot area due to a major power pole being down.  If you live in this area and need assistance call the Fairfield Bay Dispatch at 884-6005. … [Read more...]