President Joe Biden has directed flags to fly at half-staff in honor of the victims of the tragedy perpetrated on May 26, 2021, in San Jose, California. Flags are to remain at half-staff until sunset, May 30, 2021. The president’s proclamation can be found HERE. … [Read more...]
Boozman Leads Republican Ag Committee Members Calling on USDA to Release Details on Impact of Proposed Tax Increases
May 27, 2021 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, led a group of Republicans on the panel in calling on U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to make public a detailed explanation and any supporting economic analyses that … [Read more...]
Work on Interstate 30 Requires Lane Closures In Little Rock and North Little Rock
May 24, 2021 by
Construction on I-30 in Little Rock and North Little Rock will require lane closures, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, the following travel impacts and traffic pattern changes will occur during the week of May 24. No closures are scheduled … [Read more...]
Timeline Established for Repairs of Interstate 40 Mississippi River Bridge
May 19, 2021 by
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Kiewit Corporation have prepared a timeline for repairs, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) agency officials. Phase I will add two 30 foot steel plates (18,000 lbs each) on either side of the fracture to strengthen the … [Read more...]
Construction to Widen I-30 in Saline County Requires Lane Closures in Benton
May 19, 2021 by
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
May 18, 2021 by
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
May 18, 2021 by
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
May 18, 2021 by
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...]
Cupcakes and Characters in Fairfield Bay
May 12, 2021 by
Cupcakes and Characters will be held Saturday, May 29th from 10 am to noon at the Chamber/Visitor Center in Fairfield Bay. Come enjoy a cupcake, refreshments and take your picture with as many characters as you’d like. This is event is free and open to the public. We will have … [Read more...]
Batesville Rotary Club Seeking Community Award Nominations
May 12, 2021 by
Now taking Community Award Nominations. We are looking for nominees from our area in the five areas listed below. The winners will be awarded at a special Rotary Award Banquet. Please submit all nominations by June 1, 2021 to BatesvilleArRotaryClub@gmail.com. Rotary Club of … [Read more...]
