Congress Sends Boozman-Led Initiative Enhancing Veterans Access to COVID-19 Vaccine to President’s Desk

Congress is sending President Joe Biden a bipartisan bill to be signed into law based on input Arkansas veterans shared with U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR). The House of Representatives on Friday followed Senate action and unanimously passed the Strengthening and … [Read more...]

A Ribbon Cutting for New Business in Batesville

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Natural State Primary Care on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 1500 Lawrence Street in Batesville. Morgan Shirley, APRN, specializes in acute and chronic healthcare from birth to end of life, weight loss, ADD/ADHD, workman's comp claims, DOT physicals, hormonal … [Read more...]

Senators Boozman, Cotton Back Tougher Penalties for Attacks on Police

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) have helped reintroduce the Protect and Serve Act, legislation to create federal penalties for individuals who deliberately target local, state or federal law enforcement officers with violence. “Law enforcement officers … [Read more...]

Breaking: National Guard Activated To Assist With COVID-19 Vaccinations Around State

Governor Asa Hutchinson has activated 20 members of the Arkansas Air and Army National Guard to assist with vaccinations in four public health regions in Arkansas.  “These four teams will administer the vaccines in rural areas, which will reduce the load for medical professionals who are … [Read more...]

‘Twice Upon a Time’ April 15-17, 46 year of Spring Sing presented by Harding University

Students, alumni, families, friends and guests of Harding University are invited April 15-17 for the 47th annual Spring Sing.  The musical variety show, in a modified format, will feature over 500 performers with the spectacle and joy that is a hallmark of the annual event. The event will be … [Read more...]

Arkansas 2021 High School Basketball Championship Games and Times are Set

All games to be played at Hot Springs Convention Center Girls Championship lineup1a Girls Rural Special vs Norfork Thursday 4pm2a Girls Melbourne vs Salem Friday 10am3a Girls Mayflower vs Centerpoint Friday 4pm4a Girls Harrison vs Farmington Saturday 10am5a Girls Jonesboro vs West Memphis … [Read more...]

$23,000 to the City of Conway, as 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 Shares Gulf War Veteran’s Service Memories in Recognition of Women’s History Month

WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the service and sacrifice of Gulf War veteran Master Sergeant (retired) Marilyn (Sue) Newton in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans.  https://www.youtube.com/embed/g5_tABfXD_4 Newton grew up in … [Read more...]

Shelby King with CAPCA’s Student Market on KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell 3-15-2021

The interview program hosted by Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell featured Shelby King with CAPCA’s Summer Student Market at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm. They'll be Talking about the student markets in Cleburne, Faulkner, and White Counties with food items that will be easier for … [Read more...]

New Boat Engine Cutoff Switch Law Goes Into Effect April 1 on all federally navigable waterways

March 15, 2021 – There are new engine cutoff device wear requirements for recreational boat operators as part of the January 1, 2021, passage of National Defense Authorization Act that included a U.S. Coast Guard Reauthorization. These devices, commonly referred to as engine cutoff switches (ECOS), … [Read more...]