Archives for June 2019

NEW VENUE ANNOUNCED FOR HEBER SPRINGS FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA

As a result of heavy rainfall over the past few weeks, Sandy Beach, the venue for the annual Heber Springs Fireworks Extravaganza, is not an option this year. With the cooperation of the City of Heber Springs, Cleburne County and the generosity of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Chamber will … [Read more...]

4th of July Festival at Fairfield Bay bringing in a Week of Family Fun at the Lake. Fireworks, Parade, & Celebrations

Come celebrate the birth of our great nation in Fairfield Bay with festivities that include a variety of activities! A FREE concert, parade, car show, golf tournament AND FIREWORKS!! Fairfield Bay’s Fourth of July Festival has something for everyone, and you don't want to miss out!   We are so … [Read more...]

FIREWORKS SHOW ON THE 4TH OF JULY IN THE CITY OF GREERS FERRY

Join us for the City of Greers Ferry's fireworks show! 4th of July at the City Park. Beautiful fireworks! Great family fun is a tradition you just can't miss! … [Read more...]

The City of Mountain View kicking off Independence Day weekend on Wednesday with a Great Giveaway.

The City of Mountain View kicking off Independence Day weekend on Wednesday, July 3rd with a Great Giveaway.     … [Read more...]

Construction Requires Traffic Shift and Lane Closures on Interstate 630 in Little Rock

According to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, eastbound lanes on I-630 will shift onto newly constructed pavement during overnight hours Friday night, June 28 through Monday night July 1, from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The inside and middle lanes of … [Read more...]

Boozman Recognizes Service of Arkansas Army National Guard Veteran

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the service and sacrifice of Colonel (retired) Mark McMullen in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans. McMullen was raised on a farm in Hazen. He was driving a tractor by the age of 10, but he didn’t keep his feet … [Read more...]

Senators Lead Effort for Congress to Condemn the Houthi Movement in Yemen

Today, Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), James Inhofe (R-Oklahoma), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Mike Braun (R-Indiana), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Marco Rubio (R-Florida) introduced a concurrent resolution condemning the Houthi movement in Yemen for human rights violations, … [Read more...]

Routine Bridge Inspection Requires Alternating Lane Closure on Interstate 540

A routine bridge inspection over the Arkansas River requires an alternating lane closure, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will perform a lane closure on Interstate 540 that will begin in the southbound outside lane and transition to … [Read more...]

Fairfield Bay Trash Service For July 4th

There will be no trash service on Thursday, July 4th. Thursday’s & Friday’s trash routes will be picked up on Friday, July 5th. Have a safe and happy 4th of July holiday. Fly those flags with pride! … [Read more...]

VA Secretary Calls Boozman Bill “Key” to Unlocking Veteran Suicide Crisis

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert Wilkie expressed his support for legislation authored by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) that would create a VA grant program to leverage veteran-serving non-profits and other community networks in order to reduce veteran suicides. “What you … [Read more...]