The Congressional Hunger Center honored U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) for leading passage of legislation to ensure kids have access to healthy, nutritious meals during the summer with the organization’s prestigious Bill Emerson and Mickey…
Posts By Heather Pedersen
Step Into Health: Free Line Dancing Classes for Mr. Joe
This summer, Independence County Library is excited to continue a weekly class for the entire family: Line Dancing with Mr. Joe! Join us every week on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. for a free class that…
Governor Sanders Sends Letter to Cabinet Secretaries and Department Directors Outlining Budget Expectations for Biennial Budget
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders sent a letter to her cabinet secretaries and department directors laying out the expectations for the 2025 – 2027 biennial budget. The text of the letter is below and can be found here. Dear…
Cleburne County Cares Volunteer Opportunity
Attention, everyone! Did you know that June is officially “Volunteer Awareness Month”? It’s the perfect opportunity to lend a helping hand and make a real difference in our community. Cleburne County Cares has been an…
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Expands Capacity of Law Enforcement Section and Completes Successful Investigations
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) Law Enforcement Section has expanded its ability to investigate agricultural crimes in Arkansas. Kenneth Booth was recently sworn in as a special agent for the Department, bringing years of…
Boozman Unveils Senate Ag Republicans Framework Answering Call to Put More Farm in the Farm Bill
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement after unveiling the Senate Republican-drafted framework answering the call for a farmer-focused farm bill.…
Boozman Shares Memories of River Valley Army Veteran
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the service of Keith Greene in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series highlighting the military service of Arkansans. Keith Greene was born in Jackson County, Missouri where he and his siblings grew…
Governor Sanders Declares June 9-15 as Arkansas Farmers Market Week
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has proclaimed June 9-15 as Arkansas Farmers Market Week to highlight the important benefits that farmers markets provide to Arkansas’s agricultural producers, consumers, and communities. View the proclamation at agriculture.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024-Farmers-Market-Week.pdf. “Farmers markets…
ASU-Beebe Spring 2024 Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists Announced
Several students earned academic distinction during the Spring 2024 semester at Arkansas State University-Beebe. Students with 15 credit hours or more completed during the semester must have a 4.0 grade point average to be named…
Choices Women’s Medical Center Complies with Attorney General Griffin’s Cease and Desist Demand, Removes Unlawful Language from Website
Attorney General Tim Griffin today made the following announcement after sending a letter to Choices Women’s Medical Center of Queens, New York: “On May 21, I sent a letter to Choices Women’s Medical Center of…
