Archives for August 2016

Harding University announces 2016-17 concert series

The Harding University department of music has announced its 2016-17 Arts and Life concert series. Throughout the school year, the series will feature six concerts. The series includes performances from Don Ross, Tatiana Roitman Mann, Saint Louis Brass, David Payne, Women of the World, and … [Read more...]

Improvements to Interstate 49 Require Overnight

Construction work on I-49 in Springdale requires overnight lane closures on I-49, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials. Work continues Sunday night, August 21, as crews place the final surface on the roadways on northbound and southbound lanes of I-49 … [Read more...]

Congressman French Hill Gives VA Another Golden Fleece Award for VA Solar Panel Debacle

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) sent Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Bob McDonald a letter awarding the VA with the Golden Fleece Award for the mishandling of the $8 million solar panel project at the Little Rock VA Medical Center. Last week, the Department of … [Read more...]

Senator Tom Cotton Statement on the Transfer of Fifteen Inmates from Guantanamo Bay

Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the transfer of 15 inmates from Guantanamo Bay: "As the president makes a reckless dash to secure his so-called legacy, we should remember that not every legacy is positive. Each release of a detainee lets … [Read more...]

Hunter’s Education Class

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s, “Mandatory Hunter Education”, regulation went into effect July 1, 1985. The regulation makes it unlawful for any person born after December 31, 1968, to take, or attempt to take, wildlife with firearms, crossbow, or conventional bow, without first having, on … [Read more...]

Remodel ribbon cutting ceremony for the Batesville Regional Airport

AR)—The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held a remodel ribbon cutting ceremony for the Batesville Regional Airport on Monday, August 15. The airport is located at 1126 Batesville Blvd. Rob Roberts gave the opening welcome and introduced Mayor Elumbaugh to say a few words. Mayor … [Read more...]

US Congressman French Hill on KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell Day #1

U.S. Congressman French Hill (R-AR) on KFFB’s Open Mic he will be discussing, The Golden Fleece award goes to The VA for a Second Time. The interview program hosted by KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell featured US Congressman French Hill at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm. [display_podcast] French Hill … [Read more...]

Congratulations to all the winners for two tickets to see Journey, The Doobie Brothers and Dave Mason

Congratulations to all the winners for two tickets to see Journey, The Doobie Brothers and Dave Mason on Wednesday night August 17th at 8 pm in Little Rock. The winners are Cheryl Bengston -­ Morrilton, Rocky Sutton -­ Batesville, Marlene Copeland -­ Searcy, Shirley Preston ­- Paris, Lane Nichols -­ … [Read more...]

Clinton Extension Homemakers Club to Meet

The Clinton EH club will meet every Tuesday beginning August 23 through September 13th at 5:30 pm at The Dirty Farmers Community market, 364 Main street in Clinton, to make fried pies to be sold at the County fair in September. We will freeze them until fair time. The public is invited to come … [Read more...]

Win Tickets From Timeless 106.1 KFFB to See Journey and The Doobie Brothers in Concert in Little Rock

Listen Tuesday August 16th, after 5 pm to Timeless 106.1 KFFB for a chance to win 2 tickets to see Journey and The Doobie Brothers w/special guest Dave Mason at Verizon Arena on Wednesday Aug.17! … [Read more...]