U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the service and sacrifice of the late Ralph C. “Chad” Colley, Jr., a veteran of the Vietnam War, in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans. Colley was born in Fort Smith on May 13, 1944. He fondly recalled growing … [Read more...]
Emergency Broadband Benefit
June 8, 2021 by
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a temporary FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford broadband internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides: Up to $50/month discount for broadband service; Up to $75/month discount for … [Read more...]
Senate VA Committee Advances Boozman Bill Backing Benefits to Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange During Service in Thailand
June 8, 2021 by
The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee advanced legislation introduced by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) that would eliminate barriers to benefits for veterans exposed to Agent Orange who served in Thailand during the Vietnam War-era as part of a comprehensive package to improve Department of … [Read more...]
Construction Means Closure of Highway 105 Between Oak Grove and Caglesville
June 8, 2021 by
New bridge construction on Highway 105 means closure of a portion of the highway, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Crews have closed Highway 105 between Oak Grove (Highway 164) and Caglesville (Highway 124) to remove and replace the existing bridge over … [Read more...]
Virtual Public Meeting about Proposed Salem Road Bridge Reconstruction Project and Kinley Trail Improvements
June 5, 2021 by
The City of Conway, in cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Metroplan, is hosting a Virtual Public Meeting to present the proposed Salem Road Bridge Reconstruction Project and Kinley Trail Improvements in Conway, Arkansas. The public is invited to listen, view … [Read more...]
Hutchinson, Boozman, Cotton, Womack Applaud Selection of Fort Smith for F-35 Fighter Planes, Singapore Air Force Squadron
June 5, 2021 by
Governor Asa Hutchinson, U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton and Congressman Steve Womack applauded the U.S. Air Force announcement that Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith was selected as the home of future F-35 fighter planes and a Republic of Singapore F-16 squadron. “The … [Read more...]
Boozman, Warnock Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Memorialize Fallen Military Chaplains
June 2, 2021 by
As Americans commemorate Memorial Day and honor our fallen heroes, U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) are leading an effort to ensure military chaplains who died while serving their nation are memorialized at Arlington National Cemetery. The senators introduced … [Read more...]
Main Street Batesville to Host First Friday
June 2, 2021 by
Main Street Batesville is excited to announce an evening shopping, dining and entertainment promotion called “First Fridays”. The events will have a mission of highlighting local businesses that will be open past 5:00 p.m. on select dates. Main Street Batesville, a non-profit focused on promoting … [Read more...]
Boozman Statement on VA’s Inspector General Report on Pathologist Failures
June 2, 2021 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement in response to the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General’s report on the pathology oversight failures at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center: “Negligence and a total lack of accountability by leaders at the … [Read more...]
Virtual Public Meeting about Proposed Salem Road Bridge Reconstruction Project and Kinley Trail Improvements
May 27, 2021 by
The City of Conway, in cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Metroplan, is hosting a Virtual Public Meeting to present the proposed Salem Road Bridge Reconstruction Project and Kinley Trail Improvements in Conway, Arkansas. The public is invited to listen, view … [Read more...]
