Arkansas Delegation Supports Governor’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration

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

 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...]

Sandwiching in History Program Enters 25th Year

The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) announces its 2022 Sandwiching in History Tour schedule. This is the 25th anniversary of the program, part of the education and outreach efforts of the AHPP. Tours will be virtual and run at noon, typically on the first Friday of each month, on the … [Read more...]

Governor Asa Hutchinson Announces ‘Ready For Life’ Pilot Program in Russellville, Partnership with Arkansas Tech University

Arkansas Tech University will partner with 'Ready For Life' to strengthen workforce education and training in the River Valley, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Friday during a speech to the Russellville Chamber of Commerce. 'Ready For Life' is Governor Hutchinson’s initiative to connect … [Read more...]

McDonald’s Parking Lot Parties in Little Rock on Dec. 17–18

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

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

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

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

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

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...]