More veterans will have the ability to access the COVID-19 vaccine administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) following the signing of U.S. Senator John Boozman’s (R-AR) Strengthening and Amplifying Vaccination Efforts to Locally Immunize all Veterans and Every Spouse (SAVE LIVES) … [Read more...]
Bridge Deck Repairs Require Lane Closures on Interstate 40 & Highway 149
Improvements to Interstate 40 require 24-hour lane closures at Exit 260 north of Heth, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will conduct the following lane closures to make bridge deck repairs beginning Sunday, March 28 at 8:00 … [Read more...]
Members of Arkansas Delegation Secure $4.9 Million for State Airports
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill and Bruce Westerman—announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded over $4.9 million in federal grants to airports and airfields in Arkansas to off-set costs and maintain jobs as a result … [Read more...]
Conway COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Sign-up
The City of Conway, in partnership with Baptist Health, Conway Regional, and Smith Family Pharmacy, will conduct a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday, March 27, 2021, from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Don Owen Sports Center, 10 Lower Ridge Rd, Conway, AR 72032. Please use the form below to … [Read more...]
Boozman, Tester Fight for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange During Service in Thailand
U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester (D-MT) are renewing their bipartisan effort to support veterans who served in Thailand during the Vietnam War-era by allowing them the opportunity to prove toxic exposure in order to qualify for Department … [Read more...]
Conway Academic Signing Day
Academic Signing Day, presented by Acxiom Corporation, highlights the academic success of Conway's high school seniors. The 2021 event will be televised this spring. Students who meet the qualifications listed below will be asked to submit a brief video introduction to be … [Read more...]
Harding University Announces Center for Organizational Leadership and Master of Arts Degree
Harding University announced today the launch of the Harding University Center for Organizational Leadership, the first initiative of the newly formed HU Online. Through HUCOL, Harding will offer a Master of Arts in organizational leadership and three certificate programs in executive and workplace … [Read more...]
Boozman, Cotton Back Tougher Penalties for Attacks on Police
U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) have helped reintroduce the Protect and Serve Act, legislation to create federal penalties for individuals who deliberately target local, state or federal law enforcement officers with violence. “Law enforcement officers risk their lives … [Read more...]
Temple Grandin Shares The Influence of Autism on Her Professional Career at Harding University Distinguished Lecture Series
The Harding University American Studies Institute Distinguished Lecture Series will feature Temple Grandin, American doctor of animal science and bestselling author. The lecture titled “Developing Talents: Utilizing the Skills of Different Kinds of Minds” is at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 16 in the … [Read more...]