It’s a Chicken Sandwich Showdown! McDonald’s Introduces the CrispyJuicyTender

Central Arkansas McDonald’s® restaurants are excited about the new Crispy Chicken Sandwich that they’re calling for a showdown! McDonald’s newest, the crave-worthy sandwich comes served up three tasty ways and now fans can share their flavor favorites at CrispyJuicyTenderShowdown.com, share it to … [Read more...]

Fun Fact: Tomatoes were Considered poisonous & Sinful until 1820

Did you know Tomatoes were considered poisonous and Sinful Until the Trail of 1820 in Salem? Read more at www.thefactsite.com/salem-tomato-trials/ … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman: Partisan Spending Spree Overlooks Real COVID-19 Relief Needs

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after voting against a partisan spending spree that passed the Senate on a party-line vote: “We should see this bill for what it truly is – an excuse to authorize opportunistic, wish list spending that Democrats have been eager to … [Read more...]

Governor Hutchinson’s Weekly Radio Address Easing Restrictions March 5, 2021

Governor Hutchinson's weekly radio address can be found in MP3 format and downloaded HERE. In a news conference last week, I announced that I was renewing the state of emergency through March 31. I also announced that we would be keeping the mask mandate through March 31, as well. In the days … [Read more...]

Sandwiching in History Virtual tours to be Statewide

Photos available here.Virtual tours have become a go-to avenue for tourism entities across Arkansas to carry on with programming during COVID-19. The Sandwiching in History tours offered by the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, AHPP, has not only continued via virtual means, but it has also … [Read more...]

Interstate 430 River Bridge Significant Closure Scheduled for this Weekend

A significant closure of the Interstate 430 Arkansas River Bridge will occur this weekend, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials.  Weather permitting, crews will conduct the following closures: Fri., March 5, 8:00 p.m. continuing through Mon., March 8 at 5:00 … [Read more...]

Intent to Grant Executive Clemency Announced by Governor Asa Hutchinson

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson on Friday, March 5, 2021, announced his intent to grant 14 pardons, three restoration of firearm rights only, and four commutations. An additional 62 clemency requests were denied and three had no action taken upon them. These include requests from both … [Read more...]

Arkansas Aquarium and Pet stores may have Invasive Zebra Mussels

Some of the Aquarium and Pet stores in The Natural State have been offering for sale an aquarium product that may contain zebra mussels, a highly invasive species that can cause severe damage to the food chain and infrastructure in native lakes and rivers, The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has … [Read more...]

Senator Boozman, Arkansas VFW Members Advocate for Improvements to Veteran Benefits

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) held a virtual meeting with members of the Arkansas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and expressed his support for the organization’s 2021 legislative priorities, including helping families of veterans who passed away as a result of the coronavirus and providing … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman on Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell March 5, 2021

Open Mic program is hosted by Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell, featured US Senator John Boozman, talking about COVID-19 relief bill at a cost of 1.9 Trillion Dollars, and more at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm. https://www.youtube.com/embed/A9fdbWLlmec … [Read more...]