Arkansas State Teachers Association Announces Advocacy Fellows for 2020

The Arkansas State Teachers Association (ASTA), a nonprofit and nonunion  professional association serving thousands of Arkansas educators and school employees announces its 2020 cohort of Advocacy Fellows. The ASTA Advocacy Fellowship Program was developed with the goal of elevating and … [Read more...]

Arkansas Meat Processing Grant Awardees Announced for Arkansas

 The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce the recipients of the $5 million in funding provided by the Arkansas CARES Act Steering Committee and the Arkansas Legislative Council for the Arkansas Meat Processing Grant Program.   The following 15 facilities were … [Read more...]

Senator Tom Cotton Statement on Passing of Pine Bluff Police Officer

Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after it was reported that one of the two Pine Bluff police officers shot earlier today had succumbed to his wounds: “Officers Kevin Collins and Ralph Isaac dedicated themselves to defending the rule of law and the safety of their … [Read more...]

Senator Cotton and Representative Crawford Introduce Bill to Protect American Agriculture From Chinese Espionage

Today, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) introduced the Agricultural Intelligence Measures (AIM) Act, a bill that would establish an Office of Intelligence within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This office would leverage the assets of the intelligence community to better protect U.S. agriculture … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman Statement on Passage of Bill to Avoid Shutdown

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after voting to pass a short-term extension to keep the federal government funded through December 11, 2020: “Governing by short-term extensions is a less than desirable option. Congress should pass individual funding bills each … [Read more...]

Congressman Rick Crawford on KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell September 29, 2020

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

The McFlurry 25th Birthday Suit, Celebrating 25-years of the Iconic McDonald’s McFlurry®

2020 birthday parties canceled? Not so fast! The McFlurry® is turning 25, and since the best part of celebrating at home is wearing whatever you want, McDonald’s® is inviting fans to join the festivities by introducing the McFlurry 25th B-Day Suit. Yes, you heard that right! This very … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman on Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell September 25, 2020

The interview program hosted by Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell featured US Senator John Boozman at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm. … [Read more...]

Congressman French Hill Talks on Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell September 24, 2020

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

2nd Largest Diamond found at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas

On Labor Day, Kevin Kinard, a 33-year-old bank branch manager from Maumelle, Ark., visited Arkansas's Crater of Diamonds State Park and found the second-largest diamond found in the park’s history. Kinard has visited the Crater of Diamonds fairly regularly since first going there on a second-grade … [Read more...]