Archives for July 2020

Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office makes an arrest for disorderly conduct, trespassing

Sheriff's Office makes arrest for disorderly conduct, trespassing On July 28, 2020 around 3:19pm a Cleburne County Sheriff's Deputy responded to Eden Isle in reference to a male subject, later identified as Darren Cone, 33 of Quitman, knocking on doors looking for work.  It was alleged that … [Read more...]

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Key Resource for Rural Communities

 U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced the Applicant Toolkit (Toolkit) for the Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) Initiative at the U.S. Department of Transportation on Monday. It is the latest effort by the Department and the … [Read more...]

Arkansas’s Prison System Has Highest Rate of COVID-19 Cases in U.S.

The ACLU of Arkansas today reiterated its call for state officials to take stronger action to combat the spread of COVID-19 in state prisons in light of national data showing Arkansas’s prison system has the highest per capita number of COVID-19 infections in the country. The data, … [Read more...]

Boozman Applauds Senate Passage of Defense Bill

US. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) supported the Senate-passed Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that invests in the military, ensures servicemembers have the tools and resources they need to successfully carry-out their missions and strengthens Arkansas’s role in … [Read more...]

Community Yard Sale in Clinton

August 8th Community Yard Sale on the Square will be located in Downtown Clinton. This event is free for everyone and anyone can set up as early as you like and stay as long as you want.  We ask that venders and customers please respect each other’s space and practice social distancing. … [Read more...]

Improvements to Highway 12 Will Require Temporary Lane Closures near Rogers

Weather permitting, crews will seal the highway with Bituminous Surface Treatment (liquid asphalt and pea gravel). The work will start at Bull Hill Road and continue to Apple Glen Road on Highway 12 and alternating lane closures will occur between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 30 and … [Read more...]

$10 Million For Wi-Fi Access Devices for Arkansas Schools Announced by Governor Hutchinson

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) has signed agreements with AT&T and T-Mobile to purchase Wi-Fi access points and data plans at a reduced cost for every school district in the state. Students will receive devices and internet access at no … [Read more...]

Boozman Applauds Senate Passage of Defense Bill

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) supported the Senate-passed Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that invests in the military, ensures servicemembers have the tools and resources they need to successfully carry-out their missions and strengthens Arkansas’s role in … [Read more...]

Conway Veteran Clem Kordsmeier Military Service Recognized by Senator Boozman

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the service of Korean War veteran Clement (Clem) Kordsmeier in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans. Kordsmeier was born in Morrilton, Arkansas in 1931. He was raised on his family’s farm with his ten brothers … [Read more...]

Boil Water Lifted for Mountain View Waterworks

Keith Johnson with Mountain View Waterworks says the Boil Water lifted for Mountain View Waterworks as of July 27, 2020 … [Read more...]