This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Buffalo National River’s designation as our country’s first national river. Enjoying wildlife and the outdoors is a way of life for residents of The Natural State and the Buffalo National River has helped countless Arkansans do just that. As we commemorate National Park Week, we celebrate this milestone and all of Arkansas’s national treasures.
This week, I declared Washington County a disaster area in the wake of an EF3 tornado that damaged more than 350 homes and businesses and demolished the gym at George Elementary in Springdale. The process that led to the declaration officially began at 5:34 a.m.
FORT SMITH — On the heels of new inflation numbers, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is continuing his series of conversations with Arkansas business leaders to learn how the current economic climate is impacting industries in The Natural State. On Tuesday, Boozman met with Fort Smith-area home builders about their struggles with skyrocketing inflation, supply chain disruptions and the shortage of skilled labor.
Little Rock – Mike Sullivan, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) state conservationist, announced approximately $300,000 in funding is available through the state Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies within Arkansas.
Workday scheduled A workday is scheduled for Keesee Cemetery for Saturday, April 30. This workday is to prepare for Memorial Day.
The Victory Baptist Church of Yellville will send the Children’s Choir to perform at the Freedom Encounter Theatre on April 30, at 2 p.m. for the Freedom Journey Show.
Pat, Master Metalsmith, is looking forward to the 2022 season as she displays her handcrafted jewelry and hair accessories at the Farmer’s Market in Yellville. Again, the market will be located on the lawn of the historic Marion County Courthouse, located in the downtown area.
Poll Workers wanted in Marion County for the Election on May 24th, 2022. Becoming a poll worker is a great way to step up for your community.
Yellville – Today Republican State Representative Jack Fortner (R-Yellville) announced the endorsement of Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the clear frontrunner to be Arkansas’ next Governor. Huckabee Sanders released the following statement:
TULSA, Oklahoma – After making history in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2021, shattering the PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) high-marked ride record, Jose Vitor Leme (Ribas do Rio Pardo, Brazil) delivered yet another monster effort inside the BOK Center this weekend to inch closer to further etching his name in the organization’s record books. Leme was the only rider to go a perfect 3-for-3 on the weekend, culminating his efforts with a mammoth, walk-off 90-point ride to win the elite Unleash The Beast’s PBR Express Ranches Classic, presented by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and surge into the world’s Top 5 as he seeks his unprecedented third consecutive gold buckle at season’s end.
