Archives for February 2017

US Senator John Boozman on KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell Day One

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) on KFFB’s Open Mic they are discussing, the Travel Ban, SCOTUS, and ObamaCare. The interview program hosted by KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell featured US Senator John Boozman at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm on Thursday, February 16, … [Read more...]

CALL in Cleburne County Informational Meeting

The CALL in Cleburne County's next informational meeting is Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 6:00 p.m., at First Assembly of God Church, Heber Springs, for anyone interested in becoming a foster or adoptive home and for those interested in learning the numerous ways to volunteer with The CALL. Dinner and … [Read more...]

Boozman, Cotton, Hill Introduce Bill to Protect Arkansans Ability to Buy Affordable Children’s Clothing

WASHINGTON –U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Congressman French Hill (AR-02) introduced the Children’s Consignment Event Recognition Act, legislation to prevent children’s consignment business owners from unnecessary and burdensome Department of Labor (DOL) regulations. … [Read more...]

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton Encourage President to Strengthen GITMO Mission

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) joined their Senate colleagues in sending a letter to the president encouraging him to assess the future operations and detention of detainees held at the Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba … [Read more...]

U.S. Senator Tom Cotton Statement on Russian Cruise Missile

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on reports that Russia secretly deployed a new cruise missile: “There’s little reason for the U.S. to continue abiding by a treaty whose only other party continues to violate it blatantly. Two battalions of … [Read more...]

Road Closed for Pre-emptive Maintenance to Natural Bluff Near Hardy

Hazards posed by a natural bluff on State Highway 342 near Hardy requires a road closure, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials. On Friday, February 17, around 8:00 a.m. a section of State Highway 342 was closed to through traffic. The roadway will … [Read more...]

Rotary Butt Roast

The Rotary Club of Heber Springs will once again be firing up the smoker and making their delicious 7-9 lb. smoked pork butts. Proceeds go towards college scholarships and other community projects. Butt roasts will be ready for pickup Saturday, April 1st between 8:00 & 9:30 am. Contact your … [Read more...]

Statement on the Confirmation of Betsy DeVos

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education: “As a former school board member and the father of three daughters who were educated in the public school system, I understand how important it is to have … [Read more...]

Maintenance Work Requires Temporary Lane Closures of Interstate 30 Service Road (Locust St) in North Little Rock

Routine maintenance requires temporary lane closures of a section of the I-30 service road, Locust St., near Shorter College in North Little Rock, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials. Weather permitting, Locust Street will have a single lane closed … [Read more...]

Spring Folk School Classes at the Ozark Folk Center State Park

The Ozark Folk Center State Park will hold a variety of classes in fine craftsmanship during the Spring Ozark Folk School, March 13-17, 2017. Classes are offered in Knife Making, Broom Making, Blacksmithing, Soap Making, Weaving, Candle Making, Letterpress Printing, Pottery, Leatherwork, Knitting, … [Read more...]