98 Total Deaths, Confirm 115 New Cases with 1008 active cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas as of 1:30 pm Saturday, May 16, 2020

Governor Asa Hutchinson and Dr. Nathaniel Smith, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Health, Confirm 115 New Cases (40 in community and 75 in prison) of COVID-19 with 3472 recovered, 1008 active cases (breaks out with 370 are in prisons, 101 in nursing homes, and 537 in the community) for a … [Read more...]

Greers Ferry Lake Safer for Vacationers with Ambulance Helicopter Hangar Headquarters

Greers Ferry Lake will be a safer vacation spot with the Ground Breaking of Survival Flight Ambulance Helicopter hangar.The hangar is located at the Fairfield Bay DPS complex with sleeping quarters for three staff members, (Pilot Paramedic and a Nurse) twenty-four hours a day 365 days a … [Read more...]

98 Total Deaths, 975 active cases, with a total of 4,463 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas as of 1:30 pm Friday, May 15, 2020

Governor Asa Hutchinson and Dr. Nathaniel Smith, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Health, Confirm 97 New Cases (79 in community and 18 in prison) of COVID-19 with 3390 recovered, 975 active cases (breaks out with 322 are in prisons, 102 in nursing homes, and 551 in the community) for a total … [Read more...]

Lt. Governor Griffin Announces Donation of 100,000 Face Masks from Taiwan

Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin announced a donation of 100,000 face masks from the Taiwanese government. This donation will help increase the supply of personal protective equipment amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Lt. Governor Tim Griffin issued the following statement: "On behalf of Arkansas, I … [Read more...]

98 Total Deaths, 928 active cases, with a total of 4,366 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas as of 1:30 pm Thursday, May 14, 2020

Governor Asa Hutchinson and Dr. Nathaniel Smith, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Health, Confirm 130 New Cases (113 in community and 17 in prison) of COVID-19 with 3340 recovered, 928 active cases (breaks out with 305 are in prisons, 101 in nursing homes, and 522 in the community) for a … [Read more...]

Boozman Helps Introduce Bill to Make Local Media Outlets Eligible for Coronavirus Relief

As local newspapers and broadcasters continue to struggle with the financial impacts of the coronavirus crisis, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) has joined with colleagues to introduce legislation that will make these outlets eligible for relief from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic … [Read more...]

Congressman French Hill Talks about CARES Act helping Hospitals and Colleges on KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell May 13, 2020

Congressman French Hill and Bob Connell U.S. Congressman French Hill (R-AR) on KFFB’s Open Mic he's discussing, Increased funds through the CARES Act for Hospitals and Colleges. The interview program hosted by KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell featured US Congressman French Hill at 7:50 am and … [Read more...]

97 Total Deaths for a Total of 862 active cases COVID-19 with a total of 4,236 Confirmed Cases in Arkansas as of 1:30 pm Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Governor Asa Hutchinson and Dr. Nathaniel Smith, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Health, Confirm 72 New Cases (71 in community and 1 in prison) of COVID-19 with 3277 recovered, 862 active cases (breaks out with 295 are in prisons, 90 in nursing homes, and 477 in the community) for a total of … [Read more...]

Boozman Recognizes Arkansas Law Enforcement in National Police Week Speech including Stone County Officer Sergeant Michael Stephen Sr.

In recognition of National Police Week, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) spoke on the Senate floor in support of the men and women of our law enforcement communities and honored the lives of those tragically cut short in the line of duty, including Fayetteville Police Officer Stephen Carr … [Read more...]

Hunger Doesn’t Discriminate a Message from Rhonda Sanders, CEO Arkansas Foodbank

We are now 2 months into Arkansas’ response to COVID-19 so I wanted to take this opportunity to give you a perspective on what the Arkansas Foodbank is seeing during these unprecedented times. Not only has our distribution model been different due to COVID-19, but the people seeking assistance have … [Read more...]