A routine inspection of the Interstate 430 Arkansas River Bridge needs temporary lane closures, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will alternatingly close a single outside lane (starting northbound and moving to southbound) of the … [Read more...]
Routine Bridge Inspection Needs Temporary Lane Closures on Interstate 430 Arkansas River Bridge
ICYMI: Boozman-Backed Provision Expands PPP Eligibility to Local News Outlets
Congress has expanded Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) eligibility to local news outlets. The provision backed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) and included in the coronavirus relief package signed into law by President Trump makes more than 2,000 newspapers and 3,300 television and radio … [Read more...]
President Signs Boozman-Authored Veterans Benefit Provisions into Law
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed into law legislation that expands veterans benefits and includes provisions authored by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) to enhance education, pensions, burials, compensation and landmark enhancements to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) care and services … [Read more...]
Boozman, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Stop Medicare Physician Payment Cuts
Boozman, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Stop Medicare Physician Payment Cuts U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced legislation to prevent the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) … [Read more...]
Batesville Area Arts Council Winter Art Boxes
The Batesville Area Arts Council’s Winter Art Boxes are available now, while supplies last! BAAC has created 2 winter boxes perfect for gifting this season. The art box recommended for ages 5 - 11 includes step-by-step instructions, and all materials needed to create five winter-themed art … [Read more...]
Ozark Highlands Nature Center opens in Northwest Arkansas
Ozark Highlands Nature Center opens in Northwest Arkansas The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission unveiled its fifth and largest nature center to date in the heart of Northwest Arkansas in front of a small in-person gathering and for countless others attending via Facebook Dec. 10. The J.B. and … [Read more...]
Arkansas Drivers Reminded to use IDriveArkansas.com for Winter Holiday Travel Information
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) reminds drivers to “know before you go” and visit IDriveArkansas.com before traveling during the holiday season. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend you stay home as much as possible during the Coronavirus pandemic, but if you choose … [Read more...]
Boozman: “NDAA makes critical investments to defend our country against evolving threats”
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) will vote to support the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that includes defense priorities he championed to improve military readiness, expand services for military families and invest in Arkansas’s role in our national defense. “Congress … [Read more...]
Reschedule of Spring Mill Ribbon Cutting
The Spring Mill Ribbon Cutting has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for the first of the year. … [Read more...]
Fairfield Bay Festival of Trees and Tour of Lights Winners
Fairfield Bay Chamber of Commerce 2020 Festival of Trees People's Choice award goes to Debbie Bakk for her Gold and Gorgeous Tree.Judges Choice winners are:1st Place: Gone Fishing, tree by Jackie Sike2nd Place: Poinsetta Tree by Beta Sigma Phi, Xi Gamma Kappa Chapter3rd Place: H2O Sportz, tree by … [Read more...]