Governor Hutchinson Announces Appointments to Agriculture Boards and Commissions 

On April 29, Governor Hutchinson made appointments to several boards and commissions within the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. The appointments are as follows: Arkansas Forestry Commission:      David Cawein, Bella Vista. Term Expires January 14, 2027. Arkansas … [Read more...]

The Veterans Table Special Event

The Veterans Table of Fairfield Bay is pleased to announce a special event for Saturday,  May 7, 2022. The Veterans Table will welcome 2nd District US Congressional Candidate  Colonel Conrad Reynolds US Army (RET) at Jack’s Convenience Store, 540 Dave  Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay, AR … [Read more...]

BACC Held Ribbon-Cutting for Home Helpers

BACC Held Ribbon-Cutting for Home Helpers The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Home Helpers. Home Helpers is located at 119 Allen Chapel Road, in Batesville. Home Helpers provides exceptional in-home care for seniors, individuals with disabilities, … [Read more...]

Independent Stave Company to Open New American Oak Stave Mill in Independence County

April 14, 2022 (Batesville, AR) — Independent Stave Company, a manufacturer of high-quality oak barrels and cooperage products, announced they will construct a state-of-the-art mill near Batesville to produce staves for bourbon and wine barrels. The company, which is the largest barrel maker in … [Read more...]

North Little Rock Invests in Electric Vehicle Charging InfrastructureSeal Solar helps city save over $25,000 On Project

Seal Solar recently installed four Level Two electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the Argenta District of North Little Rock. These charging stations, located at 210 Bishop Lindsey Avenue, are currently free to use and provide around 35 miles of range per hour of charging using a 240-volt output.“It was … [Read more...]

Boozman, Colleagues Introduce Legislation Blocking Biden from Deploying Veterans Resources to Southern Border

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is leading Senate legislation to block the Biden administration from diverting veterans resources to manage the crisis at the southern border. Boozman and Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Marco Rubio (R-FL), John Cornyn (R-TX), Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Steve Daines … [Read more...]

Free Memory Screening

May is Older Americans Month and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America wants you to be proactive about your brain health by getting a memory screening. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America offers free virtual memory screenings which take just a few minutes and are open to everyone, … [Read more...]

National Drug Take Back Event

The Prescription Drug Take Back event will be held this Saturday April 30, from 10am to 2pm at the Sheriff's Office. Members of the Sheriff's Office, as well as Probation and Parole, will be present and accepting old and unused medication. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide … [Read more...]

Boozman Shares Memories of Bentonville Veteran

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the service and sacrifice of Ernest Exner in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans.  Exner grew up in Connecticut in a family of six children raised by a single mom. He aimed to follow his brother’s example and … [Read more...]

Construction on I-430 Bridge to Cause Nightly Lane Closures

Northbound and southbound traffic on the Interstate 430 Bridge will experience nightly lane closures next week between Maumelle Boulevard (Highway 100) and Cantrell Road (Highway 10).Weather permitting, Monday, April 25 through Friday, April 29, the contractor will have nightly double lane closures … [Read more...]