Senator John Boozman Officially Named Ranking Member of Senate Ag Committee

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), the top Republican on the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, was formally named the Ranking Member of the committee after the Senate approved its organizing resolution. As Ranking Member, Boozman will work with Chairwoman Debbie … [Read more...]

‘Discover Arkansas’ February Edition Now Online

The February edition of “Discover Arkansas” is now available at www.arkansas.com/discover-arkansas. Published by Arkansas Tourism, the monthly digital publication highlights events, activities and trip ideas in The Natural State. Hit the road for some Arkansas cuisine! From north to south, … [Read more...]

Moving to Online Format Wildlife of Arkansas Student Art Contest

Once again, the Arkansas Wildlife Federation (AWF) and Creative Ideas have come together to promote wildlife education through the arts in the annual Wildlife of Arkansas Student Art Contest. For the 2021 contest, students from kindergarten through 12th grade will submit artwork online through … [Read more...]

Small Works on Paper Exhibition

The Batesville Area Arts Council is pleased to present the 2021 Small Works on Paper, an annual touring visual arts exhibition coordinated by the Arkansas Arts Council, a division of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, which showcases the work of Arkansas artists. The exhibition will be on … [Read more...]

Highway 10 Widening Project Requires Significant Closures to the Interstate 430 Arkansas River Bridge

Improvements to the Cantrell Road (Highway 10) interchange at Interstate 430 require significant closures, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials.  Weather permitting, crews will close all southbound lanes between Highways 100 and 10 and northbound traffic will be … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman Takes Helm for Republicans on Senate Agriculture Committee Panel

WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), incoming Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry—along with top committee Democrat and incoming Chairwoman Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)—held a hearing on the nomination of Thomas Vilsack to serve as U.S. … [Read more...]

Senator Tom Cotton Statement on Pete Buttigieg Confirmation

Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the confirmation vote for Pete Buttigieg to be U.S. Secretary of Transportation: “Pete Buttigieg supports policies that will cost American jobs, including the Green New Deal and cancelling … [Read more...]

Senator Tom Cotton Statement on Alejandro Mayorkas Confirmation Vote

Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the confirmation vote for Alejandro Mayorkas to be Secretary of Homeland Security: “Alejandro Mayorkas has flouted immigration law, embroiled himself in scandals, intimidated whistleblowers, … [Read more...]

Harding University honors and celebrates African American alumni on campus

SEARCY, Ark. Harding University President David Burks has announced that the University will honor and celebrate Bro. Elijah Anthony and Dr. Howard Wright, the first African American undergraduate students to earn a bachelor’s degrees from Harding, by naming the Administration building in their … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman Statement on Death of Chad Colley

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement on the death of Fort Smith, Arkansas native and former National Commander of Disabled American Veterans Ralph C. Colley, Jr. “Chad”: “Chad Colley was a beloved advocate for disabled veterans, … [Read more...]