Senator John Boozman Statement on Introduction of JUSTICE Act

Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement on the introduction of the Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act: “The anger and frustration brought on by the horrific deaths of George Floyd and others at the hands of those charged with … [Read more...]

274 new active cases of COVID-19 with 188 Total Deaths in Arkansas as of 1:30 pm Tuesday, June 16, 2020

274 new active cases of COVID-19, 4,338 active cases, 8,665 recoveries, for a total of 13,191 total Confirmed Cases with 182 Total Deaths. At the time of this press conference, a total of 214 are Hospitalized, 45 ICU Patients, as of 2:10 pm as of June 16, 2020. 4175 test given in the past 24 … [Read more...]

Boozman Presses FCC Chairman on Collaboration with Federal Agencies to Expand Rural Broadband

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) continued his commitment to strengthening rural broadband and helping expand telehealth and distance learning opportunities. In a hearing before the Senate Committee on Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee, Boozman questioned … [Read more...]

Executive Orders on Medical Immunity, Business Liability, and Workers Compensation Coverage Issued by Governor Hutchinson

Governor Asa Hutchinson issued executive orders today that clarifies Workers Compensation Law during the public-health emergency, protect health care providers from liability and exempt businesses from liability related to the spread of COVID-19.“I want to thank the General Assembly for its … [Read more...]

Community Health Centers accelerate free COVID-19 testing efforts

Local Community Health Centers around the state are joining together to expand testing for the novel coronavirus in Arkansas, offering free testing for everyone, regardless of symptoms. Local Community Health Centers around the state are joining together to expand testing for the novel … [Read more...]

Lottery Scholarship Application Deadline Extended To August 1

The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery announced today that the deadline to apply for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship has been extended to August 1 with modified eligibility requirements deemed necessary because of COVID-19.   Unlike in prior years, students who have a sufficient … [Read more...]

4,383 active cases of COVID-19 with 182 Total Deaths in Arkansas as of 1:30 pm Monday, June 15, 2020

COVID-19 Update Confirm confirm 4,383 active cases 8,352 recovered, for a total of 12,917 total Confirmed Cases with 182 Total Deaths. At the time of this press conference, a total of 206 are Hospitalized, 45 ICU Patients, as of 4:10 pm as of June 15, 2020. Notes from Monday's News … [Read more...]

Alligator hunts application period for Arkansas public land now open

Alligator on Sulphur River WMA People interested in chasing an Arkansas alligator on public land and water this fall have until midnight June 30 to put their name in the hat. Applications for the 2020 Arkansas alligator season are available online at www.agfc.com.  Each permit authorizes the … [Read more...]

Arkansas Tops 4,000 active cases of COVID-19 with 179 Total Deaths in Arkansas as of 4:10 pm Sunday, June 14, 2020

COVID-19 Update Confirm confirm 4,212 active cases 8,110 recovered, for a total of 12,501 total Confirmed Cases with 179 Total Deaths. At the time of this press conference, a total of 201 are Hospitalized, 45 ICU Patients, as of 4:10 pm as of June 14, 2020. Counties with COVID-19 cases: … [Read more...]

Join Bob Connell and the Timeless Team Saturday, June 20th at Rose Bud Summerfest 2020

Join Timeless 106.1 KFFB's Bob Connell and the Timeless Team Saturday, June 20th at Rose Bud Summerfest 2020, with the Broadcast Starting at 10 am. Summerfest has been Approved by the Arkansas Department of Health. … [Read more...]