February 2022

Hot Springs– U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) called on the Biden administration to prioritize policies that reduce input costs, solve the supply chain crisis and improve the labor shortage at the Catfish Farmers of Arkansas convention in Hot Springs on Friday.

Many of the earliest pioneers of Marion County and the Ozarks were of black or mixed-race heritage. As early as 1830, David Hall, a free black man, settled his family in the White River valley in Marion County. They were successful farmers that lived in harmony with their neighbors.

Getting ready for a baby’s arrival involves a lot more than just buying a crib, stroller, and boxes of diapers. According to the 2022 Annual Childproofing Report by SafeHome.org, 40% of parents believe a child’s injury could have been avoided had they taken proper child proofing precautions in and around the home.

Washington D.C.- Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today continued his efforts to uphold election integrity by cosponsoring H.R. 6299, the Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act. The bill prohibits federal funding to states and localities that allow non-citizens to vote in any federal, state, or local election.

I get the basic economics of the movie theater. They get a few bucks from you to walk in the door and then they really stick you with the captive-audience pricing for Cokes and popcorn, as if you were at an airport or football game. There must be an entire MBA class devoted to this highest expression of capitalism, the creation and maintenance of the captive market.

So, January is many things, but I think the word most people use to describe it is “long”. Yes, technically it’s tied for the longest month of the year with others, but I’d like to see any other month look hard and long into the cold, grey eyes of January and see who blinks first.

has served the people in District 58, Arkansas House of Representatives for four terms. In his first legislative session, Smith helped pass legislation that protected the life of unborn, defended gun rights, and reduced taxes. He served on Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative & Military Affairs, Public Transportation Committees, and serves as an alternate on Legislative Joint Audit.

Rogers- While there has been a significant and encouraging response to the dire need for blood across the nation, the American Red Cross needs more people to give in the weeks ahead to recover from its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Those interested in helping are urged to schedule the earliest-available blood or platelet donation appointment in their area to help ensure accident victims rushed to the emergency room, those being treated for cancer and others who count on blood product transfusions can receive lifesaving care without delay.

CONWAY, Ark. — Arkansas Boys State, a leadership and civic engagement experience sponsored by the American Legion, is returning to the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) for its 81st session, which will be hosted May 29 - June 3, 2022.