Cotton Statement on Court Ruling Upholding Arkansas Abortion Ban

 Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the statement below after the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled to allow the state of Arkansas to enforce a ban on elective abortions during the China virus outbreak: “Medical resources—especially during a … [Read more...]

42 Total Deaths of COVID-19 for a Total of 2276 Confirmed Cases in Arkansas as of 1:30 pm Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Governor Asa Hutchinson and Dr. Nathaniel Smith, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Health, Confirm 49 New Cases of COVID-19 (13 positive cases from Cummings prison unit, total 681 now tested positive at Cummings prison unit) for a total of 2276 total Confirmed Cases in Arkansas with 1071 … [Read more...]

Cotton FORCE Act Surges $43 Billion to Thwart Chinese Military Aspirations in Indo-Pacific

Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) has introduced a bill that would dramatically increase investment—$43 billion in total—for military infrastructure, weapons, and other assets in the Indo-Pacific region.The Forging Operational Resistance to Chinese Expansion (FORCE) Act is a critical … [Read more...]

HHS Awards $3,695,349 to Arkansas to Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic in Rural Communities

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded $2,866,778 to Arkansas to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in rural communities. Specifically, this funding was awarded to the Arkansas Department of Health as an … [Read more...]

Arkansas Land Commissioner Tommy Land on KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell April 22, 2020

Arkansas Land Commissioner Tommy Land on Timeless 106.1 KFFB's Open Mic on April 22, 2020. Bob talks with Tommy about the duties of the Land Commissioner and postponed land auctions. KFFB's Open Mic was heard, at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm. https://youtu.be/LTAKJN8O5mk Executive Offices: State … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman Supports Additional Relief for Arkansas Small Businesses

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) supported the Senate’s approval of $320 billion in additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to assist Arkansas small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. “The Paycheck Protection Program is an important tool to help Arkansas small … [Read more...]

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is participating in National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), April 20-24

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is participating in National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), April 20-24. This week is a national safety campaign observed each spring, traditionally the start of construction season, to encourage safe driving through highway work zones. This … [Read more...]

AMS to deliver PPE Wednesday April 22, 2020 at First United Methodist Church, 605 West Sixth Street, Mountain Home

AMS to deliver PPE Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at First United Methodist Church, 605 West Sixth Street, Mountain Home Delivery will be from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm – First United Methodist Church, 605 West Sixth Street, Mountain Home  “the Bucher Drive Church lot entrance would be the best access -  at … [Read more...]

43 Total Deaths of COVID-19 for a Total of 2227 Confirmed Cases in Arkansas as of 1:30 pm Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Governor Asa Hutchinson and Dr. Nathaniel Smith, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Health, Confirm 304 New Cases of COVID-19 (262 positive cases from Cummings prison unit, total 670 now tested positive at Cummings prison unit) for a total of 2227 total Confirmed Cases in Arkansas with 1375 … [Read more...]

Building Continues for Habitat for Humanity of Independence County

First Community Bank’s Tim Haunert, vice president of consumer lending, presents a donation to Habitat for Humanity of Independence County’s executive director, Shannon Haney. Haunert serves on the board of directors of the non-profit. Founded in 2007, HFHIC partners with volunteers in our community … [Read more...]