Arkansas PBS KIDS Writers Contest accepting entries from youth in grades K-3 through April 11

Arkansas PBS is now accepting entries for the statewide 2022 Arkansas PBS KIDS Writers Contest, open to youth in kindergarten through 3rd grades, through Monday, April 11. The Arkansas PBS KIDS Writers Contest is designed to promote the advancement of children’s literacy skills through hands-on, … [Read more...]

BACC to Hold Ribbon-Cutting for White River Softwash

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will hold a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony for White River Softwash. The Ribbon-Cutting will occur at the Chamber of Commerce at 409 Vine Street in Batesville on Thursday, March 31, at 1 p.m. White River Softwash is a professional roof and exterior cleaning … [Read more...]

Harding University concludes spring distinguished lecture series with best selling author Arthur Brooks

The Harding University American Studies Institute will host Harvard professor, bestselling author and The Atlantic columnist Arthur Brooks Thursday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. in the Benson Auditorium.  Brooks teaches public leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and management practice at the … [Read more...]

Book Reading And Signing With Stephanie Storey

You are invited to a Book Reading and Signing with Stephanie Storey, author of “Raphael” and “Oil and Marble” at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at the Arkansas Craft School in Mountain View, Arkansas. FREE to the public, but call to reserve seating. Call 870-269-8397. … [Read more...]

BACC held Ribbon-Cutting for Karen Wells Memorial Library

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony for the Karen Wells Memorial Library at Midland High School on Monday night.  The Library, located at Midland High School in Pleasant Plains, was dedicated to the memory of Karen Wells, a career-long educator in the … [Read more...]

Boozman Statement on Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s Address to Congress

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement in response to the address to Congress delivered by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: “President Zelenskyy is leading his country with courage, conviction and moral clarity that has inspired the world to rally around … [Read more...]

Inspection of Interstate 40 Mississippi River Bridge to Cause Lane Closures

Continuation of bridge inspection services conducted by ARDOT consultant HNTB will require single outside lane closures of the Interstate 40 Mississippi River Bridge. Weather permitting; HNTB will conduct outside single lane closures Wednesday, March 16 and Thursday, March 17. Only one lane of … [Read more...]

In-person Public Involvement Meeting March 17: Discussion of Interstate 49 Development

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will conduct an in-person public involvement meeting Thursday, March 17, from 4 – 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church Alma (Family Life Center), 211 N. Mountain Grove Rd., Alma, Arkansas. This meeting is to discuss the proposed plans for the development … [Read more...]

Boozman Advocates for Policies Supported by Arkansas VSO Members

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, continues his leadership and advocacy for Arkansas veterans as they pursue updates to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and services. Arkansas members of Disabled American Veterans (DAV), … [Read more...]

Jeff King named deputy director of
Arkansas State Parks

Jeff King has been named deputy director of Arkansas State Parks, a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. King began his career with state parks as a park planner 14 years ago.“Jeff has been a leader in the Planning & Development section, prioritizing … [Read more...]