Archives for April 2020

2020 Transportation Alternatives Program & Recreational Trails Program Public Meeting Rescheduled and Application Deadline Extended

Previously, the March 17, 2020 and April 7, 2020 Application Seminars for the 2020 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and Recreational Trails Program (RTP) application cycle were postponed in an effort to promote social distancing and to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Arkansas. The … [Read more...]

Boozman Praises Arkansas Agriculture Community for “Rising to the Occasion” Watch Boozman’s video message in support of Arkansas agricultural producers

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR)—a senior member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry—praised the work of the Arkansas agricultural industry as farmers and ranchers continue to provide a safe and abundant supply of food despite challenges facing the industry. “Americans … [Read more...]

Cleburne County Cares Food Pantry Hours

The Cleburne County Cares Food Pantry will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 3pm. If you are someone that you may know is in need of food, please call 501-362-8486. They will have your food ready for pickup. … [Read more...]

“Boil Water Notice” lifted issued by Luke Griggs for Van Buren County Water Association

The Arkansas Department of Health has lifted the boil order “Boil Water Notice” issued by Luke Griggs for Van Buren County Water Association customers on Highway 16 East, Banner Mountain Road and all side roads feeding on these roads, in Van Buren County. This includes Weaver Road, Silver Rock Road, … [Read more...]

Delegation Applauds HHS For Awarding Over $10.5 Million in Coronavirus Assistance to Health Centers in Arkansas

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for awarding federal funds to health centers across Arkansas to help facilitate the coronavirus response in … [Read more...]

Attention Van Buren County! You Can Ask Questions during a County-wide Conference Call Tuesday April 14, 2020

ATTENTION VAN BUREN COUNTY! We will be hosting a county-wide conference call on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at 4:00 pm. about COVID-19. Call 903-900-7257 and follow the prompts.  Access code 2000 You will hear from our State Senators, Representatives, Senator Boozman's Office, Congressman … [Read more...]

18 Total Deaths in 9 Counties of COVID-19 for a Total of 1023 Confirmed Cases in Arkansas as of 1:30 pm April 8, 2020 updated

Governor Asa Hutchinson and Secretary Smith Confirm 77 New Cases of COVID-19 for a Total of  1023 Confirmed Cases in Arkansas as of 1:30 pm as of April 8, 2020. A total of Eighteen (18) Total Deaths and 4 Deaths from Cleburne County, 1 Death from Conway County, 1 Death in Crittenden County, 1 … [Read more...]

SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS DURING COVID-19

NORTH LITTLE ROCK— As we begin the month of April, the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) is prepared to respond to potential severe weather while engaging the COVID-19 pandemic. There were 33 recorded tornadoes in Arkansas in 2019, according to the National Weather Service and to … [Read more...]

Boozman Praises Arkansas Agriculture Community for “Rising to the Occasion”

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR)—a senior member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry—praised the work of the Arkansas agricultural industry as farmers and ranchers continue to provide a safe and abundant supply of food despite challenges facing the … [Read more...]

White River Health System Announces Temporary Furlough

White River Health System (WRHS) employees are making personal sacrifices to temporarily reduce payroll expenses.  White River Health System, like many hospitals across the United States and in Arkansas, is experiencing the economic hardships associated with Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the sudden … [Read more...]