Hemingway and his second wife Pauline Pfeiffer, whose family lived in Piggott, were prominent residents of Northeast Arkansas during their 13-year marriage. Hemingway penned part of “A Farewell to Arms” while staying at their Arkansas home. Hemingway’s time in Arkansas is mentioned in the first … [Read more...]
Conway Regional To Host Off the Clock: Catfish & Cold Ones
On April 15 the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission will host the Conway Regional Health System Off the Clock: Catfish & Cold Ones presented by Cousins' Office Furniture at The Meadows Technology Park. Guests will enjoy live … [Read more...]
Senate Unanimously Passes SAVE LIVES Act
More Veterans One Step Closer to Accessing COVID-19 Vaccine Thanks to Boozman-Led Initiative Senate Unanimously Passes SAVE LIVES Act to provide no-cost vaccination services at VA to all veterans, veteran spouses, caregivers and CHAMPVA recipients More veterans are one step closer to … [Read more...]
City of Batesvile Oaklawn Cemetery Clean Up
The City of Batesville Oaklawn Cemetery will be hosting a spring clean up of the Oaklawn Cememtary. During this time families are strongly encouraged to move any decorations that have been placed on headstones. The dates are set for March 22nd through March 26th. … [Read more...]
Members of Arkansas Delegation Announce $1.4 Million for State Airports
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded over $1.4 million in federal grants to airports and airfields in Arkansas to off-set costs and maintain jobs … [Read more...]
Boozman, Arkansas VFW Members Advocate for Improvements to Veteran Benefits
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) held a virtual meeting with members of the Arkansas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and expressed his support for the organization’s 2021 legislative priorities, including helping families of veterans who passed away as a result of the coronavirus and providing … [Read more...]
ARDOT Unveils Newer, More User-Friendly Website
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is proud to announce the new and improved ARDOT.gov website. Citizens will find a new look and new functionality to the Department’s website. The new look makes it easier than ever to connect with all 10 Districts and 23 Divisions while providing … [Read more...]
6th Street East of Interstate 30 to Temporarily Close in Little Rock
A section of 6th Street east of Interstate 30 in Little Rock will be temporarily closed later this month, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, 6th Street between the eastbound I-30 Frontage Road and Collins Street will be closed for … [Read more...]
Boozman: Partisan Spending Spree Overlooks Real COVID-19 Relief Needs
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after voting against a partisan spending spree that passed the Senate on a party-line vote: “We should see this bill for what it truly is – an excuse to authorize opportunistic, wish list spending that Democrats have been eager to … [Read more...]