Archives for August 2017

Construction to Close South Goad Springs Street for 15-Minute Intervals in Benton County

Crews erecting future U.S. Highway 412 bridge beams will require closing all lanes on South Goad Springs Street for multiple 15-minute periods in Benton County, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) officials. Continuing through Friday, August 18, workers will close all lanes … [Read more...]

Margie’s Haven House Golf Tournament

Margie's Haven House will be hosting a golf tournament on August 17th. Registration beings at 9am. Tee off at 10am. There is a $50 registration fee, money to benefit Margie's Haven House. … [Read more...]

Boozman Announces Planned Surgical Procedure in August

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement: “As many of you may remember, I had surgery in 2014 to repair a tear in my aorta. About 30 percent of the time after this type of procedure, additional surgery is required. My doctors have been monitoring me since the surgery. … [Read more...]

White River Area Parkinson’s Support Group for August To Meet

The White River Area Parkinson's Support Group will meet Monday August 21st, at 1:30 p.m. in the Citizen's Bank Annex building located on College Street in Batesville. The group meets regularly at this location on the third Monday of each month with the exception of the months of April and … [Read more...]

Attorney General Leslie Rutledge Now Chairman of Republican Attorneys General Association

Announced yesterday that Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is the new Chair of the Republican Attorneys General Association leading a record-high 29 Republican attorneys general from coast to coast. Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said, "In this role, I will be on the front lines in recruiting … [Read more...]

U.S. Senator John Boozman Announces Planned Surgical Procedure in August

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement: “As many of you may remember, I had surgery in 2014 to repair a tear in my aorta. About 30 percent of the time after this type of procedure, additional surgery is required. My doctors have been monitoring me since the … [Read more...]

Timeless 106.1 KFFB Remembering Elvis August 16, with two songs per hour!

Timeless 106.1 KFFB will be highlighting the career of Elvis Presley at the 40th Anniversary of his death. “Since we are the only station around that plays more than a handful of Presley’s songs, we will be doing an “Elvis Tribute Day,” explained Bob Connell Owner and General Manager of KFFB.  … [Read more...]

Boozman Recognizes Retirement of Riceland Executive Bill Reed

In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the dedication of Riceland Foods, Inc. executive Bill Reed to Arkansas agriculture. Reed retired Monday after 34-years of service to Riceland. Click here to watch Boozman’s speech “Bill is constantly looking out … [Read more...]

he Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce HeldCedar Ridge Early Childhood Ribbon Cutting

August 8, 2017 (Batesville, AR)—The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Cedar Ridge Early Childhood Center on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Cedar Ridge Early Childhood Center is located at 3549 Cord Road in Newark. To learn more you may contact the Cedar Ridge … [Read more...]

Boozman Congratulates Arkansan Confirmed as Assistant Secretary of Commerce

Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after the Senate confirmed Michael Platt, Jr. to serve as Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs at the U.S. Department of Commerce: “I can’t think of anyone better suited for this important job than Mike. … [Read more...]