U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after the Senate rejected the Green New Deal in an overwhelming manner: “We have an obligation to cut emissions and move our energy consumption toward renewable sources. The U.S. can be proud of the efforts we have made to move in … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2019
Ozark Gateway Leo Rainey Tourism Appreciation Banquet
March 29, 2019 by
The new Jacksonport Visitor Center will host the Ozark Gateway Leo Rainey Tourism Appreciation Banquet at 6 p.m. April 25. Advance tickets are required and will be sold on a first-come first-served basis as seating is limited. Cost is $35 and will include dinner. This year’s theme will be … [Read more...]
Boozman, Tester Introduce Bill to Address Physician Staffing Shortages at VA Aim to attract best & brightest doctors to VA system
March 29, 2019 by
Recruiting and retaining highly-qualified physicians has long been a challenge for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), but a bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. Senate seeks to turn the tide by allowing the department to compete for the best and brightest doctors coming out of medical … [Read more...]
Join Timessless 106.1 KFFB at For Mother Earth, Greyt Tymes Gifts, Souvenirs Embroidery, Greatest Good Studio
March 29, 2019 by
Join Timeless 106.1 KFFB for the Grand Opening Saturday, April 6th from 10 am to 1 pm at For Mother Earth, Greyt Tymes Gifts, Souvenirs Embroidery, Greatest Good Studio Therapeutic Body Work & Arts at the Fairfield Bay Mall just across the street from the new Cobble Stone Hotel. We’ll be serving … [Read more...]
Construction on U.S. Highway 67 Requires Lane Closures in Pulaski and Lonoke Counties
March 27, 2019 by
Construction to widen U.S. Highway 67 between Jacksonville and Cabot requires northbound and southbound lane closures, including 15-minute all-lane closures, in Pulaski and Lonoke counties. This project (Job CA0605) is part of ARDOT’s Connecting Arkansas Program and includes widening 4.6 miles of … [Read more...]
Nancy Glenn Powell Hosted by Faulkner County Library
March 27, 2019 by
The Faulkner County Library welcomes award-winning Arkansas author, Nancy Glenn Powell to a book signing on Friday, April 26 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Her latest book, “Where Grass Grows High” tells the story of her ancestor, Samuel Glenn who tries to avoid the looming Civil War by moving his … [Read more...]
Six Members Added to the Arkansas Craft Guild
March 26, 2019 by
Six new members were welcomed into the Arkansas Craft Guild. Two jewelers - Melissa Orsini and Leanne Wingrove, two potters - Alexis Barber and Lisa Crews, a painter and sculptor who creates gourd art, Gail Kyzar, and a seamstress of children’s clothes and accessories using organic cotton, Nora … [Read more...]
Arkansas Lawmakers Inquire to EPA About Federal Assistance for Trafalgar Road Fire
March 26, 2019 by
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Congressman Steve Womack (AR-03), are inquiring with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about the potential for federal assistance for extinguishing the Trafalgar Road fire in Bella Vista. Boozman, Cotton and Womack sent a letter to EPA … [Read more...]
Arkansas Highway Commission Approves Bid for Improvements in Sharp County
March 26, 2019 by
The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved a bid for improvements to a roadway in Sharp County, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. The purpose of this project is to replace a bridge on State Highway 354 over Hurricane Creek. West Plains Bridge and … [Read more...]
Department Seeking Public Input at Meeting about Safety Improvements on Selected Sections of State Highway 25
March 26, 2019 by
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will hold a public involvement meeting in Guy to present and discuss the proposed plans to add rumble stripes, construct elevation adjustments, and construct two left turn lanes on selected sections of State Highway 25 between Guy and Heber Springs. … [Read more...]
