“Change is the only constant.” This adage rings truer than ever during these challenging times as our company and the rest of the nation continue to navigate the constant changes COVID-19 brings. The CDC recently altered its guidance on face coverings recommending people to wear a face cover when … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2020
Tyson Foods: We’re Providing Face Coverings To All Team Members
April 16, 2020 by KFFB 106.1 FM
Filed Under: Local News, Top News Stories
Boozman and Warner Lead Effort to Urge USDA to Assist Cotton Industry in Wake of Coronavirus
April 16, 2020 by KFFB 106.1 FM
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 … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Politics
Arkansas Symphony Issues First Payroll to Musicians for Cancelled Concerts
April 16, 2020 by KFFB 106.1 FM
Today the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra issued the first payroll to musicians for canceled concerts. The ASO Board of Directors decided to continue to pay musicians through April for concerts canceled due to the pandemic at the March board meeting. ASO Board President Jan Hundley said, "When ASO … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Top News Stories
Bob Connell talks with Senator John Boozman on KFFB’s Open mic April 16, 2020
April 16, 2020 by KFFB 106.1 FM
The interview program hosted by Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell featured US Senator John Boozman talking about Economic Impact Payments, relief to agriculture, The CALL, broadband, distribution of funds for businesses, workers and families, child care support to health care workers … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Local News, Open Mic, Top News Stories
CARES Act Steering Committee to Meet For First Time Today, Governor Announces
April 15, 2020 by KFFB 106.1 FM
LITTLE ROCK – The steering committee that Governor Asa Hutchinson created to recommend the best use of federal aid during the COVID-19 pandemic will utilize ZOOM technology in order to achieve social distancing when it meets for the first time at 4 p.m. today, the Governor announced. The $2 … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Local News, Top News Stories
Governor Hutchinson Announces CMS Approval of Additional Pay For Eligible LTSS Direct Care Workers Due to COVID-19 Emergency
April 15, 2020 by KFFB 106.1 FM
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved Arkansas’s request to use Medicaid funds to temporarily increase the weekly income of long-term services and supports (LTSS) direct-care workers during the COVID-19 public health emergency, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced at a news … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Local News, Top News Stories
33 Total Deaths of COVID-19 for a Total of 1569 Confirmed Cases in Arkansas as of 1:30 pm Wednesday, April 15, 2020
April 15, 2020 by KFFB 106.1 FM
Governor Asa Hutchinson and Dr. Nathaniel Smith, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Health, Confirm 71 New Cases of COVID-19 for a Total of 1569 total Confirmed Cases in Arkansas and 1024 active cases as of 1:30 pm as of April 15, 2020. At the time of this press Conference, the total was … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Local News, Remotes / Events, Top News Stories
Suddenlink Extends Free Internet for K-12 and College Students
April 15, 2020 by KFFB 106.1 FM
In light of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) today announces that it is extending its free student broadband and WiFi offerings until the end of the 2019 - 2020 school year to help students and schools stay connected to online teaching and learning. It is in these cities in … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Local News, Top News Stories
Bob Connell talks with Secretary of State John Thurston on KFFB’s Open mic April 15, 2020
April 15, 2020 by KFFB 106.1 FM
KFFB's Open mic with Bob Connell talks with Secretary of State John Thurston about Temporary Waiver of Franchise Tax Late Fees and Interest Charges and the upcoming Elections. The program was heard on April 15, 2020, at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm. For more information visit Arkansas Secretary of State … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Local News, Open Mic, Top News Stories
FAA Awards Arkansas Airports $51 Million for Economic Relief as a Result of Coronavirus Pandemic
April 15, 2020 by KFFB 106.1 FM
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack, and Bruce Westerman—applauded the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for awarding $51 million in grants to Arkansas airports affected by the prevention of, preparation for and response to … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Politics, Top News Stories
