Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) issued the following statement after Vladimir Putin ordered troops to move into Ukrainian territory: “President Biden’s timid sanctions tonight are wholly unequal to this moment. Russia is invading Ukraine now. The time has come for the ‘swift and severe’ sanctions … [Read more...]
Baptist Health Medical Center in Heber Springs Designated a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the Nation
February 21, 2022 by
Baptist Health Medical Center-Heber Springs today announced it has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of … [Read more...]
Proposed Bridge Replacement on Highway 1B in DeWitt
February 17, 2022 by
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will conduct an online public involvement meeting about the proposed bridge replacement on Highway 1B in DeWitt on Tuesday, February 22, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to listen, view meeting materials, and provide written comments. … [Read more...]
Two North Little Rock High School Players Selected for 2022 McDonald’s All American Games in Chicago
February 17, 2022 by
Two North Little Rock High School players have been selected as finalists for the 2022 McDonald’s All American Games. Nick Smith and Kel'el Ware were among 760 girls and boys high school basketball players from across the country nominated for the chance to play in the 45th anniversary McDonald’s … [Read more...]
Ozark Health Foundation Scholarships Accepting Applications
February 17, 2022 by
Ozark Health Foundation Scholarships Applications now being accepted: Ozark Health Foundation provides $500 scholarship opportunities to students in Van Buren & Searcy counties who want to receive a degree in a medically related field and plan to return to the county to work after college … [Read more...]
Boozman Advocates Unmasking America’s Children
February 17, 2022 by
U.S. Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) joined Sen. John Thune (R-SD) and their Senate Republican colleagues to introduce a resolution that would allow Congress to nullify a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Interim Final Rule (IFR) that requires all staff and volunteers in Head Start … [Read more...]
Boozman: Federal Broadband Projects Must Prioritize Rural America
February 17, 2022 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and several of their Senate colleagues in sending a letter to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) expressing the importance of reliable broadband service for rural America and requesting … [Read more...]
Chamber Celebrates Community Leaders
February 17, 2022 by
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) recognized the 2021 graduating class of Leadership Batesville at the annual meeting on January 28, 2022. Leadership Batesville, presented by Citizens Bank, prepares emerging leaders to serve our community. Through shared experiences and frequent … [Read more...]
Improvements to Highway 141 to Cause Temporary Highway Closure Near McDougal
February 17, 2022 by
The removal of an existing bridge and installation of corrugated metal pipe culvert for a ditch crossing Highway 141 near McDougal (three miles south of Highway 62) will cause a temporary closure of the highway.Crews will begin working on Highway 141 immediately south of McDougal beginning at 8 a.m. … [Read more...]
