Archives for June 2018

Dan and Jeff Clanton Concert

Library favorites Dan and Jeff Clanton return to the Faulkner County Library for a live concert on June 16 at 2:00 PM. This father/son duo are longtime fixtures on the Arkansas acoustic music scene. Both have played with a variety of folk, American, and acoustic groups, touring the USA, playing … [Read more...]

Department Seeking Input at “30 Crossing” Public Hearing

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), will conduct an open forum Location and Design Public Hearing to present and discuss the 30 Crossing Environmental Assessment (EA) and proposed … [Read more...]

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Boozman Bill to Fund Military Construction & Veterans Programs

The Senate Appropriations Committee approved legislation produced by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) that supports critical housing, infrastructure and facilities for U.S. military forces and their families and provides increased funding for veterans’ health care and benefits. Boozman, chairman … [Read more...]

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Boozman Bill to Fund Military Construction & Veterans Programs

WASHINGTON- The Senate Appropriations Committee approved legislation produced by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) that supports critical housing, infrastructure and facilities for U.S. military forces and their families and provides increased funding for veterans’ health care and benefits. Boozman, … [Read more...]

Congressman French Hill Honors Military Service Academy Appointees

Congressman French Hill (AR-02) announced that ten students from Arkansas’s Second Congressional District have received appointments to attend U.S. service academies. “I am inspired by the dedication to service of each of the Arkansas students seeking nomination to one of our service academies, and … [Read more...]

Congressman French Hill: ‘Water Resources Bill Will Support Job and Economic Growth in Arkansas’

WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after supporting the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which passed by 408-2, to strengthen Arkansas and the nation’s infrastructure and enhance economic development across the country: “With more than $4 billion in … [Read more...]

Boozman Visits U.S. Military Installations in Europe, Africa and Middle East

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) and several colleagues visited American military posts in Europe, Africa and the Middle East to receive updates on the vital missions of these command units and visit with American troops, including several Arkansans, serving abroad. Boozman, along with Sens. … [Read more...]

Batesville Welcomes Delta Region Volleyball High Performance Camp

The Batesville Community Center and Aquatics Park welcomed volleyball players, coaches, and family members from across Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee this past weekend for the Delta Region Volleyball High-Performance Camp. The Delta Region High-Performance Program is designed for players … [Read more...]

Maintenance Work on State Highway 128 Bridge over L’eau Frais Creek Requires Temporary Closure

Maintenance work on the bridge deck of the State Highway 128 bridge over L’eau Frais Creek will require temporarily closing State Highway 128 to all but local traffic, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will close the bridge over L’eau … [Read more...]

Rupert Wates Concert at Faulkner County Library

The Faulkner County Library welcomes singer/songwriter Rupert Wates on Sunday, June 24 at 2:00 PM. Rupert Wates was born in London, UK, and has been based in the US since 2007. He signed a publishing deal with Eaton Music (London) in 1994 and has been a full time songwriter ever since. He … [Read more...]