U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, called on U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to delay the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) sign-up deadline and provide flexibility for farmers to purchase crop insurance … [Read more...]
Senator John Boozman Calls on USDA to Allow Flexibility to Counter Market Disruptions in Global Crop Markets Caused by Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Ozark Folk Center State Park Opening April 15, 2022
Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View opens Friday, April 15, in conjunction with the city’s Arkansas Folk Festival. Held in the self-proclaimed “Folk Music Capital of the World,” the 2022 season runs from mid-April through Oct. 22, ending during Mountain View’s annual Beanfest and … [Read more...]
Old-Time Antiques and More in Greenbrier Celebrating their 1st Anniversary and Grand Opening of their new building Saturday
Join Timeless 106.1 KFFB, Saturday March 5, 2022 we’ll be broadcasting live 11 till 2 at Old-Time Antiques and More in Greenbrier for their 1st Anniversary and Grand Opening of their new building with 30 vendors. We’ll be serving up Free Petit Jean Hot Dogs Wrapped in a Sunbeam Bun, Cold Drinks, and … [Read more...]
Senator John Boozman Backs Legislation to Ease Export Shipping Backlogs, Boost U.S. Exports
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is championing legislation to reform ocean freight shipping in order to level the playing field for American exporters by making it harder for ocean carriers to unreasonably refuse goods ready to export at ports. The Ocean Shipping Reform Act would … [Read more...]
Celebrating 50 years Crater of Diamonds as an Arkansas State Park

Crater of Diamonds State Park celebrates its 50th year as an Arkansas state park this year and will hold an anniversary celebration on Friday, April 22, and Saturday, April 23. Crater of Diamonds State Park, in Murfreesboro, Ark., has managed North America’s only public diamond mine since the State … [Read more...]
Arkansas McDonald’s Restaurants Aim to Hire 564 Employees this Week
McDonald’s restaurants across Central and Southern Arkansas plan to hire 564 employees from March 6–12 during Hiring Week activities across the region. McDonald’s offers flexible scheduling, extensive training, advancement opportunities and the opportunity to qualify for college tuition assistance, … [Read more...]
48th Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism 2022 Excellence in Arkansas Tourism Awards Announced

Arkansas tourism partners from across the state tonight honored the 2022 winners of the annual Excellence in Arkansas Tourism Awards during a ceremony at the 48th Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism, held February 27-March 1 in Fayetteville. The awards honor individuals and organizations that … [Read more...]
Attorney General Leslie Rutledge Announces Cleburne, Conway, Independence, Izard, Searcy, Sharp, Stone, and Van Buren Counties Officers of the Year
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today hosted the 19th annual Officer of the Year awards and recognition luncheon at the Benton Event Center, where she announced, Heber Springs Police Department Sergeant Mark Stine as the Cleburne County Officer of the year, Morrilton Police Department … [Read more...]
Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame inducts Louis Cella, and Bill Ott
Louis Cella and Bill Ott were today inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame during the 48th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The conference is being held in Fayetteville through March 1. The Hall of Fame honor is presented annually to an individual or … [Read more...]
School Closings for Friday, February 25, 2022
Arkansas State University - Beebe: Closed-FridayArkansas State University - Heber Springs: Closed-FridayArkansas State University - LRAFB: Closed-FridayArkansas State University - Newport: Closed-FridayArkansas State University - Searcy: Closed-FridayBald Knob School District: Closed-Friday-AMI … [Read more...]