Arkansas Bar Association hosts 19th Amendment Traveling Exhibit

The Arkansas Bar Association will host the award-winning traveling exhibit, “100 Years After the 19th Amendment: Their Legacy, and Our Future," during its Mid-Year Meeting February 6-7, 2020, at the Holiday Inn Airport, in Little Rock where Arkansas Supreme Court candidates Barbara Womack Webb and … [Read more...]

Boozman Votes to Move Impeachment Trial to Next Stage

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement regarding the vote on additional evidence in the impeachment proceedings: “The Senate trial has allowed ample time for both sides to make their arguments, present their evidence and respond to senators’ questions. The House … [Read more...]

Boozman Recognizes Late Jonesboro WWII Veteran in ‘Salute to Veterans’

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) honored the service and sacrifice of the late William Kenneth Harp, a World War II veteran who served in the European Theater, in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series commemorating the military service of Arkansans. On March 2, 2019, while surrounded by his loving … [Read more...]

Batesville Area Arts Council Presents Back to the Basics Art Exhibit

The Batesville Area Arts Council is pleased to present Back to the Basics, an exhibition by Aline McCracken, at the BAAC Gallery on Main (226 E Main St) January 14 – February 29, 2020. This exhibition features a series of watercolors, exploring beauty found in everyday simple objects: locally grown … [Read more...]

Souper Bowl Saturday

Batesville Area Arts Council’s annual “Souper Bowl Saturday” fundraiser will take place on Saturday, February 1 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the BAAC Gallery on Main (226 E Main Street). Individuals can support the arts in our community by purchasing delicious soup to take home with them, made by local … [Read more...]

Boozman Statement on President’s Speech on Iran

“President Trump’s measured response to the dangerous escalations by Iran should send a clear message to the regime that its continued hostile actions will no longer be tolerated. With the support of our allies, we must reject Iran’s aggressive conduct and continue to oppose its grip on the Middle … [Read more...]

ASO Pops Live! Series Features Broadway Giants, Award-Winning Vocalists

The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents the second concert of the 2019-2020 Acxiom Pops Live! concert series: Giants of Broadway, Saturday, February 8th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 9th at 3:00 p.m. in the Robinson Center. The Pops! Live series is sponsored by Acxiom. Giants of Broadway is … [Read more...]

Arts in Education Residency Completed by Clayton Scott and Batesville Junior High

Poet and Educator, Clayton Scott, visited Batesville Junior High School January 6 - 10 for an Arts-In-Education residency, working with 6th grade students in Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Moran’s classrooms. Scott uses innovative and energetic teaching approaches to inspire students in creative writing by … [Read more...]

Congress Approves Expansion of Arkansas Veterans Cemetery, Headed to President’s Desk

The Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock is slated to receive nearly 140 acres of land as a result of language U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) authored in the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which is one step away from becoming law. NDAA, which … [Read more...]

Boozman Applauds Senate Passage of USMCA Historic Trade Pact Heads to President’s Desk

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after voting for the Senate-passed United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “Passage of USMCA ensures Arkansas agricultural producers, manufacturers and small businesses have a level playing field to compete in the global … [Read more...]