Foster Care Awareness Month Brings Awareness of Children in Arkansas

May 7, 2020 by

Each May since 1988, National Foster Care Month has raised awareness of the needs of children and teens in foster care across Arkansas. When children cannot stay with their families due to crisis, neglect or abuse, they enter the foster care system needing safe homes to take them in and care for … [Read more...]

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88 Total Deaths of COVID-19 for a Total of 3665 Confirmed Cases in Arkansas as of 1:30 pm Thursday, May 7, 2020

May 7, 2020 by

Governor Asa Hutchinson and Dr. Nathaniel Smith, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Health, Confirm 97 New Cases of COVID-19 with 2867 recovered, 710 active cases for a total of 3665 total Confirmed Cases in Arkansas. At the time of this press conference, a total of 70 are Hospitalized, … [Read more...]

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Murphy Oil in El Dorado Arkansas moving to Houston

May 7, 2020 by

Murphy Oil in El Dorado Arkansas is moving to Houston Texas. Governor Asa Hutchinson said, "The Murphy companies in El Dorado have been “amazing partners” with Arkansas, and that will not change as Murphy Oil moves its operation to Houston", Hutchinson said after learning the news on Wednesday (May … [Read more...]

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Delegation Announces $8 Million in HUD Funding for Arkansas

May 6, 2020 by

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—applauded the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for awarding $8,190,367 in Community Development Block Grant funding to Arkansas to support the … [Read more...]

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Congressman French Hill Talks about Increased PPP Funding and SBA Loan Program Eligibility on KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell May 6, 2020

May 6, 2020 by

U.S. Congressman French Hill (R-AR) on KFFB’s Open Mic he's discussing, Increased PPP Funding and SBA Loan Program Eligibility, how to apply for help, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Nursing Home residents Isolation during COVID-19. The interview program hosted by KFFB’s General Manager Bob … [Read more...]

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Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District announces phased reopening of campgrounds

May 6, 2020 by

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. --The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District is planning a phased re-opening of campsites and recreation areas beginning May 20 for sites closed because of COVID-19. “We’re working closely with our state and local government partners to ensure visitors can safely … [Read more...]

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85 Total Deaths of COVID-19 for a Total of 3568 Confirmed Cases in Arkansas as of 1:30 pm Wednesday, May 6, 2020

May 6, 2020 by

Governor Asa Hutchinson and Dr. Nathaniel Smith, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Health, Confirm 72 New Cases of COVID-19 with 2109 recovered, 1374 active cases for a total of 3568 total Confirmed Cases in Arkansas. At the time of this press conference, a total of 69 are Hospitalized, … [Read more...]

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Senator John Boozman Provisions Included in Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Legislation

May 6, 2020 by

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, applauded committee passage of America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2020. This bipartisan legislation includes Boozman-authored provisions to strengthen the nation’s water resources. “Our … [Read more...]

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Bob Connell talks with Dr. Ivy Pfeffer Deputy Commissioner at Arkansas Department of Education on KFFB’s Open mic May 5, 2020

May 5, 2020 by

Bob Connell talks with Dr. Ivy Pfeffer Deputy Commissioner at Arkansas Department of Education on KFFB's Open mic. They talk about: Teacher Appreciation Week, Teachers overcoming obstacles, and the 2020-2021 school year. The program was heard on May 5, 2020, at 7:50 am and 5:50 … [Read more...]

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Public Health Emergency In Arkansas Extended by Governor Hutchinson

May 5, 2020 by

  Governor Asa Hutchinson has extended Arkansas’s COVID-19 public health and disaster emergency for an additional 45 days, he announced at a news conference today. Governor Hutchinson issued Executive Order 20-25 to renew the public health and disaster emergency he originally declared on … [Read more...]

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