Archives for May 2021

Construction to Widen I-30 in Saline County Requires Lane Closures in Benton

Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires temporary, overnight stoppages of traffic on the frontage roads near the South Street bridge in Benton, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will lift and place … [Read more...]

Boozman Statement on Hostilities in Israel

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement amid ongoing violence and attacks in Israel: “Israel has endured increased terrorism and aggression from Hamas militants in recent days, including rockets fired at Israeli cities, killing and wounding innocent civilians. … [Read more...]

Harding University International Programs Reopens International Campuses

Harding University International Programs are reopening their international campuses for students seeking to study abroad and experience their education globally.  International campuses were closed in spring 2020, beginning with Harding’s Florence campus in February 2020, due to the COVID-19 … [Read more...]

Contractor Chosen for I-40 Repairs/ Drone Review of I-55 Bridge Scheduled for This Week

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has selected Kiewit Corporation to perform the repairs to the Interstate 40 Mississippi River Bridge, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) agency officials. Kiewit Corporation of Omaha, Nebraska, will begin discussing Phases … [Read more...]

Harding University in Searcy International Programs reopens

Harding University International Programs are reopening their international campuses for students seeking to study abroad and experience their education globally.  International campuses were closed in spring 2020, beginning with Harding’s Florence campus in February 2020, due to the … [Read more...]

Contractor Chosen for Interstate 40 Mississippi River Bridge

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) have selected Kiewit Corporation to perform the repairs to the Interstate 40 Mississippi River Bridge, according to agency officials. Interstate 40 Mississippi River Bridge Kiewit Corporation of … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman Urges DOT to Collaborate on Response, Repairs to I-40 Bridge

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) urged U.S. Department of Transportation leaders to support efforts to safely and efficiently repair the Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee. Boozman, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, urged Department of Transportation Deputy … [Read more...]

ACM Best New Male artist Jimmie Allen along with fellow nominee Travis Denning Coming to Conway

The Cherokee Casino Hotel Roland Toad Suck Daze Concert is bringing live country music back to the Natural State with ACM Best New Male artist Jimmie Allen along with fellow nominee Travis Denning on Friday, June 11th at the University of Central Arkansas Farris Center! This concert is a great … [Read more...]

Van Buren County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale Saturday in Fairfield Bay

The Annual Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, May 15, 9 am to 1 pm, Rain or Shine, in Ed Leamon Park on Dave Creek Parkway in Fairfield Bay. Tried and proven plants for our area of the state will be available.Many Perennials to choose from. Natives and deer-resistant plants also.Bring your totes. … [Read more...]

Paul Muse 58 former Mayor of Heber Springs Obituary and Arrangements

Cecil Paul Muse, age 68, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, passed away May 11, 2021. Born on March 28, 1953 in Fisher, Arkansas, he was the son of Mildred Cook Muse and the late Cecil Muse.Paul was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. He was a Staff Sergeant and a Veteran of the United … [Read more...]