Archives for July 2016

Boozman Files Amendment to Senate Appropriations Bill to Help Arkansas Law Enforcement Fight Violent Crime

U.S. Senator John Boozman introduced an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations (CJS) bill to ensure that Arkansas law enforcement agencies are compensated through equitable sharing funds for their help in investigations resulting in federal forfeitures. … [Read more...]

Heroes of Arkansas Folk Music

The Arkansas State Archives will host a symposium and concert on Saturday, July 30 from 9:00 a.m. until noon in Conference Room 4A-400 on the fourth floor of the Multi-Agency Complex building at 1 Capitol Mall. The symposium’s theme, “Heroes of Arkansas Folk Music,” will feature speakers George … [Read more...]

Arkansas Historic Preservation Program Awards Grants For Cleburne County Projects

LITTLE ROCK—Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today that the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, has awarded $2,842,862 in grants for projects in 54 Arkansas counties—including Cleburne County—through its County Courthouse Restoration Grant, … [Read more...]

US Congressman Rick Crawford Talks about A New Path for Arkansas with Cuba Trade

Trying to change the United States' embargo against Cuba is a very politically charged and sensitive topic, particularly for the Cuban Americans who live in south Florida. However, Arkansas, and in particular Arkansas agriculture, stands to benefit greatly from a few small changes to that … [Read more...]

Ministerial Alliance of Heber Springs will Hold a Prayer Vigil at the Cleburne County Court House Today at Noon

The Ministerial Alliance of Heber Springs will be meeting at Noon today (July 8, 2016) at the Cleburne County Courthouse for Prayer for our Nation and the City of Dallas. Everyone is invited to come and pray. … [Read more...]

U.S. Senator John Boozman & U.S. Senator Tom Cotton Statement on Dallas Police Shootings

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) today released the following statement after five police officers were killed and another seven were wounded by a gunman in Dallas last night: “The horrific news out of Dallas overnight is heartbreaking. There is absolutely no justification for the cowardly ambush … [Read more...]

Dallas Police Chief Brown “Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers…”

Chief Brown released the following statement Thursday evening: "Tonight it appears that two snipers shot ten police officers from elevated positions during the protest/rally. Three officers are deceased, two are in surgery and three are in critical condition. An intensive search for suspects is … [Read more...]

Boozman & Hill Lead Efforts Recognizing 70th Anniversary of Fulbright Program

U.S. Senator John Boozman and Congressman French Hill (AR-02) introduced resolutions recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program, the United State’s flagship educational exchange established by former Arkansas Senator J. William Fulbright. “Senator Fulbright’s vision for connecting … [Read more...]

Ozark Folk Center State Parks Presents Bill and the Belles July 9

Hailing from the fertile musical grounds of Johnson City, Tennessee, Bill and The Bells bring a fresh perspective to traditional and early country music. Bill and The Bells will be performing Saturday, July 9 with a 2-3:00 p.m. matinee concert in the Craft Village and 7-9:00 p.m. in the Large … [Read more...]

Senate Approves Resolution Recognizing 70th Anniversary of Fulbright Program

The U.S. Senate passed a resolution on Wednesday introduced by Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program, the United States’ flagship educational exchange established by former Arkansas Senator J. William Fulbright. “I’m pleased the Senate is … [Read more...]