U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after the Senate passed legislation to fund the government and reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP): “I am pleased that we are moving forward. Passage of this bill means the government should be reopening very … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2018
The Lightfoot Family Band Concert at The Faulkner County Library
January 23, 2018 by
The Faulkner County Library welcomes the return of The Lightfoot Family Band on Feb. 11 at 2 PM. Tove Thunell grew up the Swedish seaport town of Gothenburg. She became interested in American folk music in her early teens. Inspired by musicians such as Woody Guthrie and The Carter Family, she … [Read more...]
Spring Folk School Classes at the Ozark Folk Center State Park
January 22, 2018 by
The Ozark Folk Center State Park is offering a variety of classes in crafts such as Knife Making, Broom Making, Blacksmithing, Weaving, Spinning, Letterpress Printing, Soap Making, Pottery and much more during the Spring Ozark Folk School, March 12-16, 2018. These classes in traditional and … [Read more...]
Congressman French Hill Asks to Withhold Pay Until Government Reopens
January 21, 2018 by
WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) required that his pay be withheld until the government reopens. … [Read more...]
Conway Women’s Chorus Open Rehearsal Dates for Spring
January 21, 2018 by
Conway Women’s Chorus - Open rehearsal dates for the spring semester are on January 16th, 23rd, and 30th at 7:00 pm at Wesley United Methodist Church, 2310 East Oak Street, Conway.. This semester will feature love songs suggested by the chorus members, and will certainly provide ample entertainment … [Read more...]
Improvements Require Temporary Lane Closures on Interstate 30 near Friendship
January 21, 2018 by
Improvements planned for the Interstate 30 DeRoche Creek Bridge require lane closures on I-30 near Friendship. Traffic will be controlled with signage and traffic drums. Drivers should exercise caution when approaching and traveling through all highway work zones. Additional travel information … [Read more...]
Congressman French Hill Supports Saving Children’s Lives
January 20, 2018 by
WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after voting in favor for the Born Alive Abortion Survivor’s Protection Act, which passed the House by a vote of 241-183: “Any baby who survives the brutality of an abortion deserves the same care and treatment as any … [Read more...]
Senator Boozman Weekly Column Bringing Broadband to All Corners of Arkansas
January 20, 2018 by
Arkansas students now have access to high-speed broadband in the classroom thanks to the completion of the Arkansas Public School Computer Network (APSCN) championed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. This provides students in public and charter schools across the state access to the internet for schoolwork … [Read more...]
