Archives for April 2020

Fairfield Bay Area Chamber of Commerce has two Facebook pages and website for vital up-to-date information

The Fairfield Bay Area Chamber of Commerce has vital up-to-date information for our residents and our businesses.  Two Facebook pages, Fairfield Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and Fairfield Bay Believers Support Local Businesses and their website at ffbchamber.com.  Check in often, like the pages or … [Read more...]

Eagle Bank & Trust Participates in SBA’s Payroll Protection Program (PPP)

Eagle Bank and Trust is aggressively participating in SBA’s Payroll Protection Program (PPP) according to Jeff Lynch, President and CEO of the bank. The PPP was established by Congress as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to assist small businesses in keeping … [Read more...]

The Secretary of State’s Important Business Notice

The Secretary of State’s office has been assisting many small businesses in Arkansas that are currently applying for loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).  We are assisting in providing the required copies of incorporating documents as a stipulation of the program.  We … [Read more...]

Lt. Governor Griffin Hosts COVID-19 Teleconference With Sen. Boozman, FEMA & ADEM Officials, and County Judges

Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin hosted a teleconference today with U.S. Senator John Boozman, FEMA Region 6 Administrator Tony Robinson, ADEM Director A.J. Gary, and Arkansas County Judges to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on counties across Arkansas and answer questions from local elected … [Read more...]

Governor Hutchinson Announces Certain Nonessential Procedures May Resume April 27

Governor Hutchinson Announces Certain Nonessential Procedures May Resume April 27 Medical service providers can resume certain nonessential out-patient procedures, restricted during the COVID-19 health crisis, on April 27, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced at a news conference today. The Arkansas … [Read more...]

Cotton Statement on Court Ruling Upholding Arkansas Abortion Ban

 Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the statement below after the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled to allow the state of Arkansas to enforce a ban on elective abortions during the China virus outbreak: “Medical resources—especially during a … [Read more...]

42 Total Deaths of COVID-19 for a Total of 2276 Confirmed Cases in Arkansas as of 1:30 pm Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Governor Asa Hutchinson and Dr. Nathaniel Smith, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Health, Confirm 49 New Cases of COVID-19 (13 positive cases from Cummings prison unit, total 681 now tested positive at Cummings prison unit) for a total of 2276 total Confirmed Cases in Arkansas with 1071 … [Read more...]

Cotton FORCE Act Surges $43 Billion to Thwart Chinese Military Aspirations in Indo-Pacific

Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) has introduced a bill that would dramatically increase investment—$43 billion in total—for military infrastructure, weapons, and other assets in the Indo-Pacific region.The Forging Operational Resistance to Chinese Expansion (FORCE) Act is a critical … [Read more...]

HHS Awards $3,695,349 to Arkansas to Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic in Rural Communities

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded $2,866,778 to Arkansas to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in rural communities. Specifically, this funding was awarded to the Arkansas Department of Health as an … [Read more...]

Arkansas Land Commissioner Tommy Land on KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell April 22, 2020

Arkansas Land Commissioner Tommy Land on Timeless 106.1 KFFB's Open Mic on April 22, 2020. Bob talks with Tommy about the duties of the Land Commissioner and postponed land auctions. KFFB's Open Mic was heard, at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm. https://youtu.be/LTAKJN8O5mk Executive Offices: State … [Read more...]