Concord resident Chris Roark named the chief of operations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District

Concord, Arkansas resident Chris Roark was recently named the chief of operations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District. Roark replaces Kevin McDaniels who transferred to USACE’s Detroit District. Chris Roark In his new position, Roark will serve as the principal technical … [Read more...]

‘National Plan for Vacation Day’ January 26 Consider Arkansas

National Plan for Vacation Day is January 26, and now is the time to start planning for travel when the time is right. “Vacation planners have a wide variety of choices when considering what to do in Arkansas,” said Stacy Hurst, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage … [Read more...]

Smotherman Named Interim SCMC Administrator

Jody Smotherman, Pharm. D., White River Health System (WRHS) Chief Strategy Officer, has been named Interim Administrator at Stone County Medical Center (SCMC).  As Interim Administrator, he will be responsible for overall operations at SCMC. Smotherman has been with WRHS for 18 years. He … [Read more...]

Jody Smotherman with Stone County Medical Center on KFFB’S Open Mic w/ Bob Connell January 21, 2021

Jody Smotherman with Stone County Medical Center on KFFB’s Open Mic hosted by KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell heard at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm. … [Read more...]

Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin on KFFB’S Open Mic with Bob Connell January 20, 2021

Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin on KFFB’s Open Mic hosted by KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell heard at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm. … [Read more...]

Ted Hall with WRAAA on Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell January 19, 2021

The interview program hosted by Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell featured Ted Hall with WRAAA at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm. Timeless 106.1 KFFB … [Read more...]

Arkansas Business leader Preston “Peppy” Grace, Jr. passes away

Preston “Peppy” Grace, Jr. passes away on Monday January 16, 2021. He graduated from Batesville High School and Arkansas College (now Lyon College), and served with the Arkansas National Guard; owned and operated several local businesses; co-founded and served as president/CEO of Independence … [Read more...]

Arkansas Sports Broadcaster Mike Harrison has passed away

Michael D. Harrison, 69, of Conway, the Founder of the Creative Sports network, that he started in 1977 and Owner and General Manager of KASR 92.7FM, he started in 1982. He broadcasted over 6,000 games covering all sports in professional, college and High School. His highest achievements were … [Read more...]

Attorney General Leslie Rutledge on KFFB’s Open Mic talks with Bob Connell January 15, 2021

Attorney General Leslie Rutledge on KFFB’s Open Mic hosted by KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell heard at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm. … [Read more...]

Senator Tom Cotton Statement on Senate Impeachment Proceedings

 Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on Senate impeachment proceedings: “’There is no grievance that is a fit object of redress by mob law.’ Those words are as true today as when Abraham Lincoln spoke them. As I said last summer when mob violence gripped our … [Read more...]