Archives for September 2016

House Passes Bill to Boost Career and Technical Education

WASHINGTON – Today, the House passed H.R. 5587, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, which reauthorizes and reforms the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins Act). After the House passed the bill, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released … [Read more...]

House Passes Major VA Accountability Reform Legislation

WASHINGTON – Today, the House passed H.R. 5620, the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016. H.R. 5620 is a comprehensive accountability bill that would allow the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to swiftly and fairly remove employees who are harming … [Read more...]

U.S. Senator John Boozman Receives Commitment from CFTC to Reduce Regulatory Uncertainty

WASHINGTON – 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 … [Read more...]

Fairfield Bay Baptist Church Musical

On Sunday, September 25th at 5:00 p.m., Fairfield Bay Baptist Church will present a musical entitled, “HOMEWARD BOUND”. A free hot dog meal will be served in the fellowship hall afterwards. Because this event is a fundraiser for next year’s Honduras mission trip, donations will be greatly … [Read more...]

Timeless 106.1 KFFB on Location at the Van Buren County Fair Friday

Timeless 106.1 KFFB on Location at the Van Buren County Fair Friday from 5 pm to 7 pm. For more info click below http://www.vanburencountyfair.org/ … [Read more...]

Timeless 106.1 KFFB on Location at the White County Fair Thursday

Timeless 106.1 KFFB on Location at the White County Fair Thursday from 10 am to 1 pm. for more info click below http://www.whitecountyfairgrounds.org/   … [Read more...]

CBC Jumps in Latest U.S. News and World Report Rankings

Central Baptist College has been ranked as a “Best Regional College” in the South, according to the 2017 U.S. Best College rankings by U.S. News & World Report. CBC ranks 40th in the category of “Best Regional Colleges” among regional universities in the South moving up from the 71st position in … [Read more...]

Rotary Club Fall Butt Roast Coming Soon

The Rotary Club of Heber Springs will once again be firing up the smoker and making their delicious smoked pork butts. The cost is only $40.00 for a 7-9 lb. juicy and fully cooked pork butt. Proceeds go towards college scholarships and other community projects. Butt roasts will be ready for pickup … [Read more...]

Senator Tom Cotton Congratulates Miss Arkansas Savvy Shields on Miss America Title

Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement congratulating Miss Arkansas Savvy Shields on winning Miss America: “Congratulations to Arkansas’s own Savvy Shields on winning the Miss America title last night. This accomplishment is a testament to Savvy’s … [Read more...]

Disc Golf Grand Opening Tournament Archey Fork Park in Clinton Saturday September 17

Disc Golf Grand Opening Tournament Archey Fork Park: Disc Golf Tournament will be held at Archey Fork Park behind Subway. Registration for the tournament will begin at 8:00 A.M. with tee time at 9:00 A.M. Call City Hall at 501-745-8110 for more details. … [Read more...]