Archives for September 2016

Congressman Rick Crawford on KFFB’s Open Mic Day One

Arkansas 1st Congressional District Congressman Rick Crawford on KFFB’s Open Mic hosted by KFFB’S General Manager and Owner Bob Connell Monday, September 26th  as they discuss the FRAME Act and the STEM Tour. KFFB's Open Mic Runs at 7:45 am and 5:40 pm. [display_podcast] Washington, DC … [Read more...]

BACC Holds Triangle Outdoors Supply Ribbon Cutting

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Triangle Outdoors Supply on Thursday, September 22. Triangle Outdoors is located at 140 Heber Springs Road. Triangle Outdoors Supply offers outdoor supplies that includes hunting, fishing, bows, guns, ammo, and so … [Read more...]

Harding University Presents Free Student Concerts

The Harding University Department of Music will present concerts featuring the Jazz Band, jazz combo and brass chamber music at the end of September. Thursday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m., Jazz Band and jazz combo, Reynolds Recital Hall Under the direction of Dr. Andrew Cook, the Jazz Band and jazz … [Read more...]

Golf Legend, Arnold Palmer, dies at 87

Golf Legend, Arnold Palmer, dies at 87. Arnold Palmer, a seven-time major winner. Arnold Palmer’s go for broke style of golf bolstered a legion of fans, coined by the press as Arnie’s Army, who lovingly bestowed the title of “The King” upon him not only because of his prowess on the course, but … [Read more...]

Boozman Receives Commitment from CFTC to Reduce Regulatory Uncertainty

U.S. Senator John Boozman, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG), has been assured by U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Timothy Massad that he will recommend the commission abandon its proposal to … [Read more...]

The Great Backyard Birdseed Sale Fall 2016

Orders are being taken for The Great Backyard Birdsee Sale Fall 2016! All proceeds go toward scholarships to send local children to the Halberg Ecology Camp each year Place your order by email to Pat at lrras2011@gmail.com (through Saturday October 1st) OR call Wilda Johnson @ 501-654-2287, … [Read more...]

Boozman, Cardin Praise Senate Passage of Bill Creating a Wall of Remembrance for Korean War Memorial on National Mall

The Senate has unanimously approved a measure championed by U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) that would authorize a Wall of Remembrance to be added to the Korean War Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This addition to the current memorial, to be built without … [Read more...]

Routine Inspection Requires Alternating Lane Closures on Interstate 30 Arkansas River Bridge

A routine inspection of the I-30 Arkansas River Bridge requires alternating lane closures in Pulaski County, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials. The I-30 Arkansas River Bridge will have alternating north and southbound outside lane closures from … [Read more...]

Fairfield Bay Community Education Center Upcoming Schedule

Annual Registration Drive starts October 3rd Support your center of intellect! COMING THIS FALL October 5 – Women in Aviation – the Ninety-Nines – World Speed Record Holder Carol Foy – 1:00pm October 8&15 - Wilton Cake Decorating I – Buttercream Icing – 10:00am Arkansas Chapter Alzheimer’s … [Read more...]

Harvest of Feral Hogs Illegal on Many Public Areas

In an effort to eradicate hogs, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has passed regulations against hunting them on wildlife management areas it controls. The regulation was enacted on some WMAs during the 2014-15 hunting season, and has gradually spread to include nearly all AGFC WMAs in the … [Read more...]