The March edition of “Discover Arkansas” is now available at www.arkansas.com/discover-arkansas. Published by Arkansas Tourism, the monthly digital publication highlights events, activities and trip ideas in The Natural State. You have one-of-a-kind interests. Arkansas has one-of-a-kind offerings. … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2021
Senator John Boozman Warns Reconciliation Bill Could Mean Massive Cuts in Farm Support Programs
March 3, 2021 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, warned passage of the pending budget reconciliation bill could trigger massive cuts in farm support programs – potentially zeroing out all farm program spending over the … [Read more...]
Transportation Alternatives Program and Recreational Trails Program Applications Now Available
March 2, 2021 by
The Arkansas State Highway Commission is pleased to announce that applications for the Arkansas Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and the Arkansas Recreational Trails Program (RTP) are now available. Virtual seminars will be held on April 1, 2021 and May 4, 2021 to inform potential … [Read more...]
New Holiday Coming to Central Arkansas
March 2, 2021 by
Join central Arkansas as it celebrates a new holiday: 501 Day, to take place on 5/01 – May 1st, 2021. Most people know 501 as the area code for central Arkansas. Over the years, 501 has come to represent much more than just part of a phone number; 501 has become a symbol of a beautiful, bustling … [Read more...]
Jonathan Abbott Honored with the Spirit of Independence County Award
March 1, 2021 by
Jonathan Abbott Supervisor of City of Batesville Landscaping was honored with the Spirit of Independence County Award. In January, the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce honored amazing individuals with a surprise, on behalf of community sponsors, to say thank you for their impact within our … [Read more...]
Large-Scale COVID Vaccination Clinic in Searcy for March 2, 2021
March 1, 2021 by
SEARCY, AR., – March 1, 2021 –The Large Scale Vaccination Clinic will be held on Tuesday, March 2nd from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Fellowship Bible Church’s new location 1009 E. Beebe Capps Expressway in Searcy. Arkansans ages 65 and older who have not yet received their first dose of the vaccine are … [Read more...]
Boozman, Tester Spearhead Bipartisan Legislation Reinstating Vets Representation in Disability Claims Process
March 1, 2021 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester (D-MT) introduced bipartisan legislation to reinstate a critical rule allowing veterans and their representatives 48 hours to review and dispute disability claims verdicts before they are finalized. In … [Read more...]
