Archives for March 2017

Arkansas Congressional Delegation Urges Secretary Perry to Review Clean Line Project

U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) and U.S. Representatives Rick Crawford (AR-01), French Hill (AR-02), Steve Womack (AR-03) and Bruce Westerman (AR-04) sent a letter today to Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE) Rick Perry urging him to preserve states’ rights and review … [Read more...]

Walmart celebrates the Grand Opening of their new Walmart Academy in Batesville The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Walmart Academy on Thursday March 2nd, 2017. According to the Academy Director, Clay Crabtree “Walmart recently announced a … [Read more...]

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UCA Dixieland Jazz Band at the Library

The bad weather on Mardi Gras blew away the UCA Dixieland Jazz concert planned for that evening, so we have rescheduled for Tuesday, April 4 at 7:00 PM Under the direction of Dr. Jackie Lamar, band members include Johnathan Hufford, Kaitlyn Ledet, Brandon Lugo, Dr. Jackie Lamar; Anna McAfee, … [Read more...]

House Approves Boozman-Donnelly Resolution Designating Location of National Desert Storm War Memorial

The House of Representatives unanimously approved a joint resolution introduced by U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Joe Donnelly (D-IN) designating the location of the future National Desert Storm War Memorial on a prominent area near the National Mall. “I appreciate the commitment of my … [Read more...]

Happy Birthday to Nat King Cole born March 17th Tune in for music from Nat King Cole!

Happy Birthday to Nat King Cole born March 17, 1919, pictured with his Daughter Natalie. Tune into Timeless 106.1 KFFB as we will feature music from Nat King Cole! … [Read more...]

House Approves Boozman-Donnelly Resolution Designating Location of National Desert Storm War Memorial

WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives unanimously approved a joint resolution introduced by U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Joe Donnelly (D-IN) designating the location of the future National Desert Storm War Memorial on a prominent area near the National Mall. “I appreciate the … [Read more...]

Cotton Statement on Dina Powell Being Named Deputy National Security Advisor

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on Dina Powell being named Deputy National Security Advisor: “Dina Powell is an outstanding choice for deputy national security adviser. She has years of experience working both in the business world … [Read more...]

Congressman French Hill, Senator John Boozman Pen Letter to VA Secretary on Continued Solar Panel Failure

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) and Senator John Boozman (AR) sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary David Shulkin asking him to “swiftly resolve” the ongoing solar panel construction delays at the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little … [Read more...]

U.S. Senator Tom Cotton Statement on Confirmation of Dan Coats as Director of National Intelligence

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on Senate confirmation of Dan Coats as Director of National Intelligence: “Today, Dan Coats joins the impressive team of national-security officials that President Trump has assembled. He has a deep … [Read more...]

Boozman Highlights First Female President of National Guard Association of Arkansas in ‘Salute to Veterans’ Celebrating Women’s History Month

U.S. Senator John Boozman recognized the service and sacrifice of Gulf War veteran Colonel (retired) Mary Frances “Frankie” Sears in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans. Two days after graduating from Malvern High School, Sears started nursing school at … [Read more...]