Hospital in Jacksonville Sells to Unity Health in Searcy

Searcy, Ark., – March 29, 2021 – Unity Health of Searcy, Ark., has acquired the Hospital buildings and multiple adjacent properties in Jacksonville, Ark. The purchase was completed through cooperation between Unity Health, Jacksonville City Officials, and Allegiance Health Management.   Unity … [Read more...]

Construction Needs Double Overnight Lane Closure on I-430

Improvements to Cantrell Road (Highway 10) need a double overnight lane closure on Interstate 430, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials.  Weather permitting, the contractor will close the inside and middles lanes of I-430 northbound and southbound Monday night, … [Read more...]

Bob Thompson from Conway, wins over $500.00 in prizes from Timeless 106.1 KFFB

Let’s Congratulate Bob Thompson from Conway, our 13th winner of the Timeless Tuesday Treasure Chest Window Sticker Giveaway, he picked up over $500.00 of gift certificates! Bob Thompson from Conway, our 13th winner of the Timeless Tuesday Treasure Chest Window Sticker Giveaway, he picked up over … [Read more...]

Governor Hutchinson’s Weekly Address Computer Science Advancement

 This week I signed Senate Bill 107, which requires high school students to take at least one computer science course in order to graduate.This is a gigantic step forward among many steps that we’ve taken to advance computer science education in Arkansas. For six years, we have led the … [Read more...]

Governor Hutchinson Issues Statement on Signing of SB289 The Medical Ethics and Diversity Act

“I have signed into law SB289, The Medical Ethics and Diversity Act. I weighed this bill very carefully, and it should be noted that I opposed the bill in the 2017 legislative session. The bill was changed to ensure that the exercise of the right of conscience is limited to 'conscience-based … [Read more...]

Cotton, Boozman, Hyde-Smith, Tuberville Introduces Bill to Allow Fish Farmers to Protect Ponds from Predatory Birds

Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), John Boozman (R-Arkansas), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) introduced the Cormorant Relief Act, legislation that would fully restore the ability of catfish farmers and other aquaculture producers to cull predatory … [Read more...]

Batesville, Baxter County, Morrilton, Russellville Regional, Melbourne Municipal, Clinton Municipal, Secure Part of the $1.4 Million for State Airports

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Bruce Westerman and Steve Womack—announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded over $1.4 million in federal grants to airports and airfields in Arkansas to offset costs and maintain jobs … [Read more...]

Cotton, McConnell, Ernst, Grassley Send Letter to Businesses Regarding Democrats’ Theft of Iowa House Sea

Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today sent a letter to trade associations, firms, and businesses who spoke out about Republicans objecting to the electoral college. The letter asks these businesses to hold … [Read more...]

Boozman: Becerra is Unqualified, Too Extreme for HHS Secretary

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement on the confirmation of Xavier Becerra to serve as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services in the Biden administration: “Xavier Becerra’s lack of subject matter expertise was reason enough to be troubled by his … [Read more...]

Harding University Spring Sing presents ‘Twice Upon a Time’ April 15-17

Students, alumni, families, friends and guests of Harding University are invited April 15-17 for the 47th annual Spring Sing.  The musical variety show, in a modified format, will feature over 500 performers with the spectacle and joy that is a hallmark of the annual event. The event will be open … [Read more...]