First Baptist Church Sugar Loaf, located at 557 Hwy. 337, Higden, Ar. will be hosting a Fifth Friday Gospel Singing at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, September 29. This is a non-denominational singing; everyone is welcome and may participate in "specials" after the congregational songs. A potluck will … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2017
Routine Inspection on Interstate 40 Bridge over Mississippi River Requires Lane Closures between West Memphis and Memphis
September 20, 2017 by
A routine inspection of the I-40 bridge over the Mississippi River between West Memphis and Memphis requires temporary lane closures, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting; the outside eastbound lane on I-40 between West Memphis and Memphis will … [Read more...]
Main Street Arkansas to Present Retail Program in Heber Springs
September 19, 2017 by
Mark Miller, Main Street Arkansas small business consultant, will present “Homegrown Success” beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 21, at Arrow’s Café at 9 Pangburn Road in Heber Springs. Main Street Arkansas is a program area of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. Miller’s … [Read more...]
F.L. Davis Founder of F.L. Davis Lumber Company Dies at 84
September 18, 2017 by
Faydlee (F. L.) Davis 84 of Greers Ferry, AR passed away at his home on Sunday, September 17, 2017. He was born on January 7, 1933, in Edgemont Arkansas to Todd and Adria Davis. Faydlee attended school through the 8th grade, which was all that was offered where he lived. His teacher asked him to … [Read more...]
Arkansan Tapped to Head Delta Regional Authority
September 18, 2017 by
Chris Caldwell, a seventh-generation Arkansan and member of U.S. Senator John Boozman’s staff, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the co-chairman of the Delta Regional Authority (DRA). The DRA—a federal-state partnership that works to improve regional economic opportunity … [Read more...]
BACC to Hold Colton’s Steak House and Grill Ribbon Cutting
September 18, 2017 by
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will hold a ribbon cutting for Colton’s Steak House and Grill on Tuesday, September 19 at 10:30 a.m. The event will be held at Colton’s, located at 1553 S. St. Louis Street in Batesville. All community supporters, chamber members, ambassadors, board … [Read more...]
Boozman Recognizes Waldron WWII Veteran Willie Newman
September 18, 2017 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman recognized the service and sacrifice of veteran Willie Newman in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans. Newman, the second youngest of 12 children, was born in Hon, Arkansas in Scott County and was raised on the family farm. … [Read more...]
Attorney General’s Office to Hold Community Events in Izard County
September 18, 2017 by
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s office will hold a mobile office and prescription drug take back in Brockwell on Thursday, September 21. “My staff assisted constituents in all 75 counties with the mobile office initiative in each of the last two years,” said Attorney General … [Read more...]
Routine Inspection on State Highway 367 Bridge Requires Alternating Lane Closures
September 18, 2017 by
A routine inspection of a State Highway 367 Bridge just north of Ward requires alternating lane closures, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting; State Highway 367 just north of Ward will have alternating lane closures between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 … [Read more...]
Boozman Supports Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
September 18, 2017 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement in support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Protecting our national security must be a top priority. We face constantly evolving threats from around the world and we must provide the resources our military needs … [Read more...]
