Chamber Celebrates Community Leaders

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

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...]

Senator Boozman speaks out “President Biden Prioritize Solutions to Skyrocketing Inflation”

As Arkansans are forced to stretch their paychecks to put food on the table, heat their homes, and fill up their vehicles, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is calling on the Biden administration to end its tax-and-spending agenda and focus on the priorities of the American public in order to control … [Read more...]

The Seventh Year of Arkansas Declaration of Learning Initiative announced by The Arkansas Department of Education

The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the seventh year of the Arkansas Declaration of Learning initiative. School librarians, as well as English language arts, fine arts, and social … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman says, “It’s Time to Open the U.S. Capitol and Senate Office Buildings

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) says it’s time to welcome Arkansans and all Americans back to the U.S. Capitol and Senate Office Buildings and is calling for the restoration of full public access to them. Boozman helped introduce a resolution supporting the reopening of these cornerstone … [Read more...]

Department of Health and Human Services distributes “Safe” Crack Pipes! Cotton Demands Clarification

Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) sent a letter to Secretary Xavier Becerra at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) demanding clarification on the department’s reversal to distribute taxpayer-funded crack pipes as part of its harm reduction initiative. Cotton also condemned the … [Read more...]

Unmasking America’s Children is Priority of Senator Boozman

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 … [Read more...]

Boozman, Senators Urge IRS to Provide Maximum Taxpayer Support During Tax Filing Season

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined Senator Todd Young (R-IN) and a group of Senate Republicans urging the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to do everything it can to support taxpayers during the current tax filing season. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and IRS Commissioner … [Read more...]

Win $995.00 Gold Diamond Band this Valentine Weekend in Heber Springs

Don’t miss Valentine's Weekend Kick-off and Open House, this Friday, February 11, 2022, from 10 am till 1 pm at Jeweler’s Touch in Heber Springs. Register for a Gold Diamond Band worth $995.00 to be given away on Valentine's Day, and get a box of chocolate with every purchase too! Plus, if you … [Read more...]

Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas to sponsor 2022 State Spelling Bee

For the third year, the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas will sponsor the Arkansas State Spelling Bee. The event will be held on Saturday, March 5 at the Arkansas 4-H Center in Little Rock. Due to adherence to current pandemic protocols, it will be closed to the public. Approximately 61,500 … [Read more...]