The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved a bid for improvements to a roadway in Faulkner County, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. The purpose of this project is to resurface 4.9 miles of Highway 89 between Clinton Road, east of Mayflower, … [Read more...]
Arkansas Highway Commission Approves Bid for Improvements in Faulkner County
January 27, 2021 by Heather Pedersen
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Arkansas Senator Missy Irvin has filed legislation to set funding levels that school districts need for Transportation
January 27, 2021 by KFFB 106.1 FM
Senator Missy Irvin of Mountain View, the chair of the Senate Education Committee, has filed legislation to set funding levels that school districts need for transportation. Senate Bill 207 by Irvin provides enhanced funding for isolated, rural districts in which the cost of running school buses … [Read more...]
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Senator John Boozman on Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell January 27, 2021
January 27, 2021 by KFFB 106.1 FM
Open Mic program is hosted by Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell, featured US Senator John Boozman, talking about Impeachment, Filibuster, and more at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm. … [Read more...]
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Governor Asa Hutchinson Announces Arkansas Unemployment Rate Drops To 4.2 Percent In December
January 27, 2021 by KFFB 106.1 FM
Arkansas’s unemployment rate dropped by 2.1 percent to 4.2 percent in December, which is 2.5 percent lower than the national average of 6.7 percent, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today.“The coronavirus knocked the wind out of our sails for a moment, but the strong economic foundation we had … [Read more...]
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School Closings and Delays for Wednesday January 27, 2021
January 27, 2021 by KFFB 106.1 FM
ClosedCave City School District: Closed (Virtual)Calico Rock School District: Closed (Virtual)Mountain View School District: Closed Opening LateMelbourne School District: Opening at 10 am (2 hours late) … [Read more...]
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COVID-19 1-A and 1-B Pharmacies
January 26, 2021 by KFFB 106.1 FM
Arkansans who are 70 or older and those who work in education are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccination. There won’t be enough vaccine available for everyone at first, but we will get additional supply each week and will work to make it available as quickly as possible. Reach out to a local … [Read more...]
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Senator Tom Cotton Statement Regarding the Senate Impeachment Trial
January 26, 2021 by KFFB 106.1 FM
Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement regarding his vote to oppose conducting a Senate impeachment trial: “As I’ve said since the House passed an article of impeachment against President Trump, the Senate lacks constitutional authority to conduct impeachment proceedings … [Read more...]
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After Record Year of Need, Arkansas Foodbank Reports 37% Increase in Pounds Distributed During 2020
January 26, 2021 by KFFB 106.1 FM
In 2020, Arkansas Foodbank distributed 40.4 million pounds of food across central and southern Arkansas, a 37% increase from 2019. The Foodbank attributes the sharp rise in distribution to the economic impact the coronavirus pandemic had on communities across central and … [Read more...]
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Arkansas State University Names Students on Fall Semester 2020 Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists
January 26, 2021 by KFFB 106.1 FM
JONESBORO – Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall semester of 2020 at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade point averages while enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours of study. The … [Read more...]
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Fairfield Bay Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic
January 26, 2021 by Heather Pedersen
The FFB area Covid-19 vaccination clinic is taking appointmentsClinic Hours are Mon-Fri, 9am to 12noonAt the FFBay Chamber of CommerceYou can make appoints one line at www.fairfieldbaypharmacy.com or call 501-253-3449Consent forms can be picked up in FFB at the pharmacy,Chamber of … [Read more...]
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