Concord, Arkansas resident Chris Roark was recently named the chief of operations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District. Roark replaces Kevin McDaniels who transferred to USACE’s Detroit District. Chris Roark In his new position, Roark will serve as the principal technical … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2021
Smotherman Named Interim SCMC Administrator
January 22, 2021 by
Jody Smotherman, Pharm. D., White River Health System (WRHS) Chief Strategy Officer, has been named Interim Administrator at Stone County Medical Center (SCMC). As Interim Administrator, he will be responsible for overall operations at SCMC. Smotherman has been with WRHS for 18 years. He … [Read more...]
Virtual Neighborhood Noise Meeting
January 21, 2021 by
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will conduct a virtual neighborhood noise meeting about traffic noise impacts associated with a series of widening and interchange improvements along Interstate 49. The public is invited to listen, view meeting materials, and provide written … [Read more...]
What They’re Saying: Boozman Delivers Investments for Arkansas Water Infrastructure
January 21, 2021 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) secured investments for Arkansas water infrastructure in the 2020 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), legislation President Donald Trump recently signed into law. State water resource leaders applauded the senator’s leadership to support Arkansas water … [Read more...]
Jody Smotherman with Stone County Medical Center on KFFB’S Open Mic w/ Bob Connell January 21, 2021
January 21, 2021 by
Jody Smotherman with Stone County Medical Center on KFFB’s Open Mic hosted by KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell heard at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm. … [Read more...]
Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin on KFFB’S Open Mic with Bob Connell January 20, 2021
January 20, 2021 by
Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin on KFFB’s Open Mic hosted by KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell heard at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm. … [Read more...]
Ted Hall with WRAAA on Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell January 19, 2021
January 19, 2021 by
The interview program hosted by Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell featured Ted Hall with WRAAA at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm. Timeless 106.1 KFFB … [Read more...]
Arkansas Business leader Preston “Peppy” Grace, Jr. passes away
January 19, 2021 by
Preston “Peppy” Grace, Jr. passes away on Monday January 16, 2021. He graduated from Batesville High School and Arkansas College (now Lyon College), and served with the Arkansas National Guard; owned and operated several local businesses; co-founded and served as president/CEO of Independence … [Read more...]
Arkansas Sports Broadcaster Mike Harrison has passed away
January 19, 2021 by
Michael D. Harrison, 69, of Conway, the Founder of the Creative Sports network, that he started in 1977 and Owner and General Manager of KASR 92.7FM, he started in 1982. He broadcasted over 6,000 games covering all sports in professional, college and High School. His highest achievements were … [Read more...]
