Archives for May 2019

Senator Tom Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop Trafficking of Unaccompanied Alien Children

Today, Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) introduced the Accountability for Care of Unaccompanied Alien Children Act (S. 1561) to protect children from being trafficked at the southern border.   “When unaccompanied … [Read more...]

School Bus Drivers Report Increase in Number of Illegal Passes of Stopped School Buses

Arkansas school bus drivers recently reported an alarming 884 instances of motorists illegally passing stopped school buses in one day. A total of 3,896 school bus drivers representing 227 school districts participated in the yearly, one-day survey that occurred on April 24. This reflects an … [Read more...]

Governor Hutchinson Announces Inaugural National Computer Science Summit for June 10

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today that his office will host the first-ever National Computer Science Summit for State Leaders in Arkansas on June 10 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. This invitation-only event will include representatives from 26 states, including Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, and … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman, Peters Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Healthy Aging and Age-Friendly Communities

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) to introduce bipartisan legislation that would direct federal agencies to set national standards for healthy aging and creating age-friendly communities. The Age-Friendly Communities Act would amend the Older Americans Act by … [Read more...]

Boozman, Tester Fight for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange During Service in Thailand

U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Jon Tester (D-MT) introduced legislation to allow veterans who served in Thailand during the Vietnam War-era the opportunity to prove toxic exposure in order to qualify for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. “We made a commitment to our veterans, … [Read more...]

Jennifer Pharr Davis at the Faulkner County Library

On Monday, June 10. The Faulkner County Library will host athlete, author, speaker, and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Jennifer Pharr Davis. The program will be held at 1900 Tyler St., Conway at 7:00 PM. Jennifer Pharr Davis has logged more than 14,000 miles of long distance trails on … [Read more...]

Boozman, Peters Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Healthy Aging and Age-Friendly Communities

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) to introduce bipartisan legislation that would direct federal agencies to set national standards for healthy aging and creating age-friendly communities. The Age-Friendly Communities Act would amend the Older Americans Act by … [Read more...]

Timeless 106.1 KFFB on Location atAdventure Outdoors Expo in Heber Springs This Weekend

Kick off the Summer by coming on out to the Adventure Outdoors Expo at the Community Center in Heber Springs.  Timeless 106.1 KFFB broadcasting live this Saturday, May 25th &  Sunday 26th, 2019  from 11a-2p, plus sign up for prizes all day from 11 a to 6 p both days.  You can register to … [Read more...]

Timeless 106.1 KFFB on Location at Churchman’s Ace Building Center in Newport Friday May 23rd

Join Timeless 106.1 KFFB live on Location at Churchman’s Ace Building Center in Newport, this Friday from 10a-1p, We’ll be serving up free Petit Jean Hot Dogs, wrapped in a Sunbeam Bun, Pepsi and Prizes too, with Timeless 106.1 KFFB. You can register to win Daryl Hall & John Oats Concert … [Read more...]

Adventure Outdoors Expo in Heber Springs Memorial Day Weekend May 25th & 26th

ADVENTURE OUTDOORS EXPO Heber Springs Community Center - 201 Bobbie Jean Lane - 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Kick off the Summer by coming on out to the Adventure Outdoors Expo: Be amazed by the AGFC Mobile Aquarium and the huge National Guard inflatable Obstacle Course. Check out “Food Vendors Row” … [Read more...]