Fresh off of the Seed to Sawmill Tour of timber-heavy southern Arkansas, U.S. Senator John Boozman brought the lessons he learned from the Arkansas forestry industry to Washington to reform forest management practices. Boozman - a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2016
Members of Arkansas Delegation Announce $5.9 Million FAA Grant for Clinton National Airport Project
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Congressman French Hill, today announced that the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport will receive $5.9 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to rehabilitate the taxiway at Adams Field. The grant money will … [Read more...]
Time magazine’s Michael Duffy adds intrigue to Harding University lecture series
Harding University’s American Studies Institute will host Michael Duffy for the second presentation of its distinguished lecture series Monday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Duffy’s presentation will cover his most recent book, The Presidents Club: Inside the World’s Most Exclusive Fraternity. Co-authored … [Read more...]
Corps Waives Day Use Fees at Recreational Areas in Honor of Public Lands Day
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,200 USACE-operated recreational areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on September 24, 2016. On this day, fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming … [Read more...]
BACC Holds Cottage Cuts Ribbon Cutting
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Cottage Cuts on Tuesday, September 20. Cottage Cuts is located at 908 Sidney Street. Cottage Cuts is a salon offering cuts, color and so much more! Owner Deborah Cockrill is excited to be part of the community. They … [Read more...]