Earlier today, Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) introduced legislation making anyone convicted of a terrorist offense ineligible for early release from federal prison for “good behavior.” Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Alabama) introduced companion legislation in the … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2019
Senators Tom Cotton, Shelby, Rep. Byrne Introduce No Leniency for Terrorists Act of 2019
May 23, 2019 by
Intimidator in Batesville Ribbon Cutting and Open House and Governor Asa Hutchinson addresses the crowd
May 23, 2019 by
Intimidator, Inc. of Batesville, Arkansas celebrated the completion of its new manufacturing facility at 1525 White Drive today with a ribbon cutting and open house. Special guests for the event were Mike Preston, Director of Arkansas Economic Development Commission, and Arkansas Governor, Asa … [Read more...]
Four Independence County Schools Receive Rewards
May 23, 2019 by
Two Independence County schools – Batesville’s Sulphur Rock Elementary and Southside Charter High School – have been named among Arkansas’s 159 Reward Schools. Additionally, Batesville’s Sulphur Rock is one of Arkansas’s 108 schools receiving an ‘A’ on the State Report Cards, based on … [Read more...]
White River RoadRunners
May 23, 2019 by
The Heat is on 5M is put on by the White River RoadRunners to support the running community in Independence County and surrounding areas. Examples are Women’s Run/Walk Clinic, Youth XC summer clinic in June at Lyon College, as well as local high school XC/Track meets. The 5M course is a … [Read more...]
Boozman & Cotton Recognize Eureka Springs Aviation Cadet Museum
May 23, 2019 by
U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced a Senate resolution recognizing the Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs as America’s National Aviation Cadet Museum. From 1917 to 1965, the flying cadet and succeeding aviation cadet programs served as the primary production … [Read more...]
Community Volunteers Participate in Keep Batesville Beautiful Event
May 22, 2019 by
Saturday, May 18th, volunteers from the IMPACT Independence County Beautification cluster participated in the first Keep Batesville Beautiful community clean-up event, sponsored by the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission. Keep Arkansas Beautiful encourages individuals to improve their community by … [Read more...]
Arkansas Highway Commission Approves Bid for Improvements in White County
May 22, 2019 by
The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved a bid for improvements to roadways in White County, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. The purpose of this project is to overlay 1.8 miles of selected sections of various city streets in Beebe to include N. … [Read more...]
Lightfoot Family Band at the Library
May 22, 2019 by
The Faulkner County Library welcomes The Lightfoot Family Band on Sunday, June 9 at 2:00 PM Josh and Tove Lightfoot hail from Oklahoma and Sweden respectively, and they bring an authentic and raw energy to roots music from around the world. Prepare to enjoy some real folk music at its purest, and … [Read more...]
