Archives for July 2019

Disaster Food Assistance & Flood Resources

The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that eligible residents in Arkansas, Conway, Crawford, Desha, Faulkner, Jefferson, Logan, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Sebastian, and Yell counties can receive Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits. The deadline for … [Read more...]

Boozman Advocates for Farmers Harmed by Overreaching Water Rule

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), encouraged support for the Trump administration’s definition of water rules that will provide certainty for Arkansas agriculture producers. During an EPW hearing to review the Waters of the … [Read more...]

Main Street Batesville’s Haunted House Actor Training

Main Street Batesville’s Haunted House, “The River Haunt”, will bring in a professional trainer July 5-6 to enhance theatrical skills for those interested in volunteering at a haunted house attraction. The training will be led by "S.C.A.B. the Clown". The event on July 5 will begin at 6 p.m. … [Read more...]

Blue Moon Coffee Ribbon Cutting

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Blue Moon Coffee, Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Blue Moon Coffee is a drive-thru coffee shop which serves hot and cold fresh brewed Onyx Coffee daily! Blue Moon also serves smoothies, teas, and something special for the kids! Blue Moon Coffee is located at 1455 … [Read more...]

Boozman Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bill Making Crisis Line Easier for Veterans to Access

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is one of six senators seeking to reduce veteran suicide by making the dedicated crisis hotline easier to access. Boozman joined Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Jon Tester (D-MT) as the lead Republican sponsor of the Suicide Prevention by Eliminating Excessive Digits … [Read more...]

Three Cities, Three Nights, Three Fireworks Shows July 4th, 5th and 6th on Greers Ferry Lake.

Don't miss! Three Cities, Three Nights, Three Fireworks Shows July 4th, 5th, and 6th on Greers Ferry Lake. It all starts with Greers Ferry Fireworks show at the city park in Greers Ferry Thursday Night July 4th at 9:30 pm, followed by Fairfield Bay's Fireworks Show at the Fairfield Bay Marina on … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bill Making Crisis Line Easier for Veterans to Access

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is one of six senators seeking to reduce veteran suicide by making the dedicated crisis hotline easier to access. Boozman joined Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Jon Tester (D-MT) as the lead Republican sponsor of the Suicide Prevention by Eliminating Excessive Digits … [Read more...]

Arkansas Advocates For Students With Disabilities and Autism FYI Hosts Local Training

Arkansas Advocates For Students With Disabilities and Autism FYI is happy to announce that it will be hosting training for local police and fire departments regarding proper emergency response for people with autism and other developmental disabilities. This training for first responders will take … [Read more...]

Boozman-Warner Legislation Aims to Expand Outreach, Create Measurement Tool to Improve Effectiveness in Fight Against Veteran Suicide

U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced legislation to improve coordination of veteran mental health and suicide prevention services and to better measure the effectiveness of these programs in order to reduce the alarming number of veteran suicides. The IMPROVE … [Read more...]