The Heber Springs Chamber of Commerce has moved two community events, the Fourth of July Fireworks Show and the World Championship Cardboard Boat Races into one exciting weekend called Freedom Fest on the Lake. The event will be held July 2 - 3 and packed with plenty of fun and activities for … [Read more...]
Boozman Shares Service Memories of Late Fort Smith Vietnam Veteran Chad Colley
June 8, 2021 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the service and sacrifice of the late Ralph C. “Chad” Colley, Jr., a veteran of the Vietnam War, in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans. Colley was born in Fort Smith on May 13, 1944. He fondly recalled growing … [Read more...]
Boozman Shares Service Memories of Late Fort Smith Vietnam Veteran Chad Colley
June 8, 2021 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the service and sacrifice of the late Ralph C. “Chad” Colley, Jr., a veteran of the Vietnam War, in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans. Colley was born in Fort Smith on May 13, 1944. He fondly recalled growing … [Read more...]
Emergency Broadband Benefit
June 8, 2021 by
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a temporary FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford broadband internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides: Up to $50/month discount for broadband service; Up to $75/month discount for … [Read more...]
Senate VA Committee Advances Boozman Bill Backing Benefits to Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange During Service in Thailand
June 8, 2021 by
The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee advanced legislation introduced by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) that would eliminate barriers to benefits for veterans exposed to Agent Orange who served in Thailand during the Vietnam War-era as part of a comprehensive package to improve Department of … [Read more...]
Construction Means Closure of Highway 105 Between Oak Grove and Caglesville
June 8, 2021 by
New bridge construction on Highway 105 means closure of a portion of the highway, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Crews have closed Highway 105 between Oak Grove (Highway 164) and Caglesville (Highway 124) to remove and replace the existing bridge over … [Read more...]
Governor Appoints TV News Veteran As Communications Director
June 8, 2021 by
Shealyn Sowers, an executive producer at KARK and FOX16, will be the new director of communications for the Governor’s Office, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today. She will start on June 16. “Shealyn grew up in Arkansas, went to high school and college in Arkansas, and has worked her entire … [Read more...]
3 New Frozen Carbonated Beverages To Help Chill the Summer Heat
June 6, 2021 by
McDonald’s restaurants Central and Southwest Arkansas just added some new and refreshing Frozen Carbonated Beverages to their menu, including Frozen Coke and Frozen Fanta in Wild Cherry or Blue Raspberry flavors. Need some late afternoon summer refreshment or do you simply love icy treats? … [Read more...]
Virtual Public Meeting about Proposed Salem Road Bridge Reconstruction Project and Kinley Trail Improvements
June 5, 2021 by
The City of Conway, in cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Metroplan, is hosting a Virtual Public Meeting to present the proposed Salem Road Bridge Reconstruction Project and Kinley Trail Improvements in Conway, Arkansas. The public is invited to listen, view … [Read more...]
Hutchinson, Boozman, Cotton, Womack Applaud Selection of Fort Smith for F-35 Fighter Planes, Singapore Air Force Squadron
June 5, 2021 by
Governor Asa Hutchinson, U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton and Congressman Steve Womack applauded the U.S. Air Force announcement that Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith was selected as the home of future F-35 fighter planes and a Republic of Singapore F-16 squadron. “The … [Read more...]
