The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorized $22.6 million in funding over the next decade to expand broadband to 6,582 unserved rural Arkansas homes and businesses in six counties, representing the second wave of support from last year’s Connect America Fund Phase II auction. Providers … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2019
Boozman, Cotton, Rep. Crawford Support Second Wave of Funding for Rural Broadband in Six Arkansas Counties
June 23, 2019 by
New Venue Announced For Heber Springs Fireworks Extravaganza
June 23, 2019 by
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...]
Boozman Introduces Bill to Make Federal Summer Meals Program More Effective in Arkansas
June 23, 2019 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is leading a bipartisan charge to make federal child nutrition programs more efficient, flexible and better equipped to reach Arkansas children in need during the summer months. Boozman and Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced the Hunger-Free Summer for Kids Act … [Read more...]
Maintenance Work Requires Overnight Lane Closures on Interstate 40 in North Little Rock
June 23, 2019 by
Maintenance work requires overnight lane closures on I-40 between I-30 and U.S. Highway 67 in North Little Rock, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will close the two middle lanes of I-40 westbound between I-30 and U.S. Highway 67 from … [Read more...]
Join Timeless 106.1 KFFB Saturday June 22nd at Rose Bud Summerfest 2019
June 21, 2019 by
Join Dale Gardner and Timeless 106.1 KFFB Saturday, June 22nd at Rose Bud Summerfest 2019, with the Broadcast Starting at 10 am. … [Read more...]
ATA Martial Arts Celebrates 50th Anniversary During Worlds Event
June 21, 2019 by
ATA Martial Arts, the world’s largest organization dedicated to teaching martial arts to all ages, is gearing up for its annual Worlds event July 8 to 14 in downtown Little Rock. ATA estimates nearly 20,000 – including visitors from most of the U.S. as well as South America, Africa, Australia, … [Read more...]
McDonald’s Kicks Off a Summer of Slushies with Special Summer Solstice Deal
June 21, 2019 by
To help celebrate the official first day of Summer on Friday, June 21 and remind customers to stay cool as the temperature rises, McDonald’s restaurants across the region will offer any refreshing Minute Maid Slushie for just $0.50 on Friday only. Friday also marks the longest day of the year, and … [Read more...]
Phase 2 Operation Lake Ice Joint Operation Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office/16th Judicial Drug Task Force
June 18, 2019 by
It is no secret that meth use and addiction has plagued the state of Arkansas, as well as our nation. Most Sheriff’s seek to make it a priority upon entering office to combat the use, sale, and distribution of meth in their county and I was not an exception to that when I took office in January of … [Read more...]
