Sarah Huckabee Sanders issues statement on Tim Griffin’s exit from Governor’s race

Little Rock, AR — Sarah Huckabee Sanders today released the following statement in response to Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin's announcement that he'll exit the race for Governor and instead run for Attorney General:"Tim Griffin has been a strong voice for Arkansas and I look forward to … [Read more...]

Arkansas Food Banks to Benefit from Greenway Equipment, and Jason Aldean Partnership

For the third consecutive year, Greenway Equipment and Jason Aldean are teaming up for an equipment giveaway as a fundraiser to benefit local food banks. The partnership will run until the drawing on April 9th and will give away a John Deere Gator and zero-turn mower Aldean used on his property near … [Read more...]

Arkansas PBS to air Senate impeachment trial, livestream on beginning Tuesday

CONWAY, Ark. (Arkansas PBS) — Arkansas PBS will provide live coverage of the Senate impeachment trial in "The Second Trump Impeachment Trial, A PBS NewsHour Special" beginning Tuesday, Feb. 9, at noon and continuing Wednesday, Feb. 10, through Friday, Feb. 12, at 11 a.m. each day. Coverage will also … [Read more...]

Griffin Announces Campaign for Attorney General

LITTLE ROCK – Lt. Governor Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing his campaign for attorney general: “Since announcing my campaign for governor last year, I’ve been overwhelmed by the incredible support I have received from all corners of the state. While I believe Arkansans … [Read more...]

School Closings & Delays February 8, 2021

Calico Rock School District: Closed, Virtual LearningClinton School District: Closed ; Virtual LearningConcord Public Schools: ClosedMelbourne School District: Closed Virtual LearningMountain View School District: Virtual LearningShirley School District: Open at 10 am no buses running todaySouthside … [Read more...]

Ted Hall with WRAAA on Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell February 5, 2021

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Senator Tom Cotton Statement on Biden Administration Decision to Remove the Terrorist Designation of the Houthi Militia

Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement regarding President Biden’s decision to remove the terrorist designation of the Houthi militia in Yemen: “The Houthi rebels are armed and trained by Iran’s overseas terror corps, the IRGC and Hezbollah. They fire missiles at … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman Shares Military Service Memories of Late WWII Veteran in Recognition of Black History Month

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the service and sacrifice of the late Benjamin Haymon, a WWII veteran who served in the Pacific Theater, in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans. Haymon shared memories from his life’s experiences during an … [Read more...]

Amendment to Prohibit Stimulus Checks for Illegal Immigrants Passed that was introduced by Senators Cotton and Young

An amendment introduced by Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Todd Young (R-Indiana) to prohibit Economic Impact Payments (EIP) for illegal immigrants passed the Senate this evening on a bipartisan 58-42 vote. “We shouldn’t give checks to foreigners who’ve broken our … [Read more...]

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Continues 2020-2021 Mainstage Season with “Serenades”

The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents the second concert of the 2020-2021 Stella Boyle Smith Masterworks Series. Serenades will be streamed from the Robinson Center on February 27 at 7:30 p.m. and February 28 at 3:00 p.m. Due to health and safety precautions, the program will be presented … [Read more...]