U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) supported the Senate’s approval of $320 billion in additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to assist Arkansas small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. “The Paycheck Protection Program is an important tool to help Arkansas small … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2020
Independence County Library Offers Free WIFI
April 21, 2020 by
The Independence County Library, located at 267 East Main Street in Batesville, is offering free WIFI to patrons while the library is closed to the public. The WIFI is accessible from Main Street, near the front entrance to the library, and also near the back entrance on Water Street. The … [Read more...]
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is participating in National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), April 20-24
April 21, 2020 by
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is participating in National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), April 20-24. This week is a national safety campaign observed each spring, traditionally the start of construction season, to encourage safe driving through highway work zones. This … [Read more...]
AMS to deliver PPE Wednesday April 22, 2020 at First United Methodist Church, 605 West Sixth Street, Mountain Home
April 21, 2020 by
AMS to deliver PPE Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at First United Methodist Church, 605 West Sixth Street, Mountain Home Delivery will be from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm – First United Methodist Church, 605 West Sixth Street, Mountain Home “the Bucher Drive Church lot entrance would be the best access - at … [Read more...]
Building Continues for Habitat for Humanity of Independence County
April 21, 2020 by
First Community Bank’s Tim Haunert, vice president of consumer lending, presents a donation to Habitat for Humanity of Independence County’s executive director, Shannon Haney. Haunert serves on the board of directors of the non-profit. Founded in 2007, HFHIC partners with volunteers in our community … [Read more...]
Maintenance Work on Interstate 40/55 in West Memphis Requires Temporary Lane Closures
April 20, 2020 by
Maintenance Work on Interstate 40/55 in West Memphis will require temporary lane closures, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will perform pavement repairs on the combined section of Interstates 40 and 55 from the Highway 38 … [Read more...]
Boozman and Warner Lead Effort to Urge USDA to Assist Cotton Industry in Wake of Coronavirus
April 20, 2020 by
As the coronavirus continues to take an economic toll on agriculture producers, U.S. senators from both parties have come together to encourage the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to work with the cotton industry so that needed aid can be delivered in a timely manner. A letter from 21 … [Read more...]
