70th Annual Pioneer Days is this Saturday May 1st

The 70th Annual Pioneer Days will be held this Saturday, May 1, in Melbourne. The Pioneer Days 5K Run/Walk Race will begin on Saturday at 7 am followed by the kiddie parade at 10:15 am and then then the main Parade at 11 am, games from 1 till 3 and terrapin races at 2pm (terrapin races to be held at … [Read more...]

Senators Boozman and Cotton, Introduce Legislation to Permanently Expand Access to Telehealth

Senators John Boozman (R-Arkansas) and Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technology (CONNECT) for Health Act, legislation to improve and expand access to telehealth services. “Eliminating certain restrictions for telehealth … [Read more...]

Rethinking how we do education so that it focuses on students

At his public school, Mason, who has autism, was always at the bottom of his class, falling further behind every semester. He was being bullied daily and had zero friends. In short, he was sad. Now, in the specialized environment at Access Group, he is getting A’s in math, always talks about his … [Read more...]

Senators Tom Cotton, Mitch McConnell, Colleagues Condemn Amazon for Removing Justice Clarence Thomas Documentary

Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), along with Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), today led a group of 19 senators in a letter to Jeffrey Bezos questioning why Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words, a documentary about the life of U.S. Supreme … [Read more...]

Senator Tom Cotton’s Statement on President Biden’s Joint Session Address

Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after President Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress: “Tonight, President Biden promised the nation higher taxes, crushing debt, and open borders. His radical agenda is dead on arrival.” … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman’s Statement on the President’s Address to Congress

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress: “President Biden claimed to be a consensus builder, but beyond getting his party to agree to his far-left proposals, he’s done little to unite Congress … [Read more...]

A Ribbon-Cutting and Dedication Ceremony for Dr. T.W. Hardison Visitor Center at Petit Jean State Park

Officials gathered at Petit Jean State Park today for a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the Dr. T.W. Hardison Visitor Center in Morrilton. The newly constructed building, which provides space for camper registration, interpretive exhibits, meetings, special events, and staff offices, is … [Read more...]

All Local Health Units Statewide to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine

Beginning next week, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will begin offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Local Health Units across the state.  The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is available to anyone age 18 or older. The vaccine is given in two doses, one month apart. People will be scheduled … [Read more...]

Annual Batesville Business Expo Set for June 9

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) is proud to announce the return of its annual Business Expo presented by FNBC on Wednesday, June 9, This year's expo theme is One Hit Wonders and will take place in the gymnasium of the Batesville Community Center. The event is free and open to the … [Read more...]

Treasa Webb From Mayflower wins over $1,000.00 in prizes

Let’s Congratulate Treasa Webb from Mayflower, our 17th winner of the Timeless Tuesday Treasure Chest Window Sticker Giveaway, She picked up over $1,000.00 of gift certificates! Treasa Webb from Mayflower our 17th winner of the Timeless Tuesday Treasure Chest Window Sticker Giveaway, She picked … [Read more...]