JUST IN: Authorities Rush In – MASSIVE Bust…

During the month of September 2020 Investigators with the Cleburne County Sheriff's Office and Heber Springs Police Department received information about an individual identified as Gary Henson, 53, of Searcy Arkansas trafficking large amounts of Methamphetamine into the Heber Springs area for … [Read more...]

Searcy to be upgraded to a Gig City

White County Cable TV is upgrading its network and distribution systems with a goal of launching true Gig speeds to all of the homes and businesses in its service area. Gig-a-bit service will first become available early next year in Searcy and then will be expanding to all of the towns in the … [Read more...]

Arkansas Department of Education Secretary Johnny Key Appoints Ross White as CTE Director

Arkansas Department of Education Secretary Johnny Key is pleased to appoint Ross White as the new director of the ADE Division of Career and Technical Education. White, who is the current vice principal at Siloam Springs High School, will assume his new role on May 1. “Having been a CTE teacher … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman Launches ‘Shots in ARms’ Tour to Promote COVID-19 Vaccination Effort in Arkansas

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is encouraging Arkansans to get Shots In ARms as he highlights and discusses vaccine distribution efforts in the Natural State this week. “I hope every Arkansan who is eligible to receive a vaccine will get one,” Boozman said. “This is … [Read more...]

Hospital in Jacksonville Sells to Unity Health in Searcy

Searcy, Ark., – March 29, 2021 – Unity Health of Searcy, Ark., has acquired the Hospital buildings and multiple adjacent properties in Jacksonville, Ark. The purchase was completed through cooperation between Unity Health, Jacksonville City Officials, and Allegiance Health Management.   Unity … [Read more...]

Bob Thompson from Conway, wins over $500.00 in prizes from Timeless 106.1 KFFB

Let’s Congratulate Bob Thompson from Conway, our 13th winner of the Timeless Tuesday Treasure Chest Window Sticker Giveaway, he picked up over $500.00 of gift certificates! Bob Thompson from Conway, our 13th winner of the Timeless Tuesday Treasure Chest Window Sticker Giveaway, he picked up over … [Read more...]

Governor Hutchinson’s Weekly Address Computer Science Advancement

 This week I signed Senate Bill 107, which requires high school students to take at least one computer science course in order to graduate.This is a gigantic step forward among many steps that we’ve taken to advance computer science education in Arkansas. For six years, we have led the … [Read more...]

Governor Hutchinson Issues Statement on Signing of SB289 The Medical Ethics and Diversity Act

“I have signed into law SB289, The Medical Ethics and Diversity Act. I weighed this bill very carefully, and it should be noted that I opposed the bill in the 2017 legislative session. The bill was changed to ensure that the exercise of the right of conscience is limited to 'conscience-based … [Read more...]

Cotton, Boozman, Hyde-Smith, Tuberville Introduces Bill to Allow Fish Farmers to Protect Ponds from Predatory Birds

Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), John Boozman (R-Arkansas), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) introduced the Cormorant Relief Act, legislation that would fully restore the ability of catfish farmers and other aquaculture producers to cull predatory … [Read more...]

Batesville, Baxter County, Morrilton, Russellville Regional, Melbourne Municipal, Clinton Municipal, Secure Part of the $1.4 Million for State Airports

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Bruce Westerman and Steve Womack—announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded over $1.4 million in federal grants to airports and airfields in Arkansas to offset costs and maintain jobs … [Read more...]