Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care, Inc. (AFMC) received award notification of the second contract to assist the Arkansas Department of Health in its Covid-19 contact tracing efforts. “We are delighted to assist the State of Arkansas in this endeavor,” said President and Chief Executive Officer … [Read more...]
Dennis Milligan Treasurer of State Announces Annual Earnings for Fiscal 2020
August 11, 2020 by
Little Rock, Ark. – Investment receipts for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, which ended June 30, were $11.4 million, bringing the annual total for fiscal 2020 to $80.7 million, Treasurer of State Dennis Milligan announced to the State Board of Finance today. “We held steady amid so many major … [Read more...]
Cave City to be Awarded over $800,000 for broadband from Arkansas Department of Commerce
August 11, 2020 by
broadband Cave City, Ark. (August 11, 2020) - The Arkansas Department of Commerce awarded Cave City $803,762 from its Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) broadband grant program. The city will work in partnership with Hillbilly Wireless and the project will deploy fixed wireless to homes in Cave … [Read more...]
Travel South USA Board of Directors Taps Arkansas Tourism Director Travis Napper to Serve
August 11, 2020 by
Arkansas Tourism Director Travis Napper Travis Napper, director of Arkansas Tourism, has been named to the board of directors for Travel South USA and will serve as the 2020-2021 chair of the Advertising Committee. Travel South USA is the official regional destination marketing organization for … [Read more...]
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) Pushes for National Designation of Butterfield Overland Trail
August 10, 2020 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) introduced legislation to designate the Butterfield Overland Trail as a National Historic Trail. Boozman made the announcement today during a visit to Fitzgerald Station, a stop along the historic route. The trail was used to transport mail and passengers … [Read more...]
Citizens Bank of Batesville Provides Support To Humane Society of Independence County
August 10, 2020 by
Citizens Bank has donated $3,000 to the Humane Society of Independence County, on behalf of the 2020 Red Hot Ladies Luncheon. “The mission of the Humane Society is to rescue and provide a safe shelter for abandoned, abused, homeless and unwanted dogs and cats within the county, and to secure loving, … [Read more...]
7,158 Active Cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas with 521 Total Deaths in Arkansas as of 2:30 pm Friday, August 7, 2020
August 7, 2020 by
From the Timeless 106.1, KFFB news desk here is the update for COVID-19, we bring you National News updates top of every hour and State, Regional and Local updates at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 am, 12:30 pm and 5:30, tune in for your favorite Timeless Favorites and the latest news. Governor Asa … [Read more...]
Governor Hutchinson Proclaims COVID-19 A Valid Reason to Vote Absentee
August 7, 2020 by
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson issued an executive order today that allows Arkansans to vote absentee if they are concerned that voting in person may be a risk to their health or the health of others because of COVID-19. Executive Order 20-44 also allows elections officials to start … [Read more...]
