U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—wrote to President Joe Biden urging him to support Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s request for a major disaster declaration for Craighead, Jackson, Mississippi, Poinsett … [Read more...]
Senator Boozman Tours Tornado Damage in Northeast Arkansas
December 20, 2021 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) visited Leachville, Monette, and Trumann on Monday to see firsthand the extent of the damage and progress of the clean-up and recovery after severe storms and at least one tornado struck the area earlier this month. The senator listened to stories about the natural … [Read more...]
McDonald’s Parking Lot Parties in Little Rock on Dec. 17–18
December 17, 2021 by
Several McDonald’s restaurants in Little Rock, Arkansas will host parking lot parties this Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17–18. The events will include games, giveaways, door prizes and other fun activities. McDonald’s staff will also be on hand to help customers enroll in the McDonald’s MyRewards … [Read more...]
Harding University Commencement Ceremony
December 17, 2021 by
Harding University will honor more than 400 candidates for graduation during its fall commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 in the Benson Auditorium. The ceremony will be livestreamed at streaming.harding.edu. Members of this semester’s graduating class represent five … [Read more...]
Eliseo Casiano Accepts Gallery Manager Position for BAAC
December 17, 2021 by
Batesville Area Arts Council is pleased to announce Eliseo Casiano as the new Gallery Manager for the organization as of September 24th, 2021. Alicia Williams, BAAC Board President said, “We are so honored to welcome Eliseo to the Batesville Area Arts Council team! We look forward to all he will … [Read more...]
Free Christmas Eve Community Meal in Tumbling Shoals
December 17, 2021 by
Tumbling Shoals Baptist Church will again be serving a Free Community Meal on Christmas Eve, at the Tumbling Shoals Baptist Church, on Hwy 25 in Tumbling Shoals. The meal will be drive-through. Drive in and follow the signs. You will not need to leave your car, meal will be delivered to you in … [Read more...]
BACC Announces IMPACT Launch Party Date
December 17, 2021 by
FoThe Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) has announced plans to launch the revised IMPACT Independence County strategic plan at its Annual Meeting serving as the official Impact Launch Party. The event, presented by First Community Bank, will be held at the Batesville Community Center on … [Read more...]
Boozman-Backed Measures to Better Serve Veterans Advanced by Senate Committee
December 17, 2021 by
The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee this week advanced a number of legislative proposals to better serve veterans – including priorities championed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) to strengthen veterans benefits and services. “The legislation approved by the committee continues our … [Read more...]
