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12/21/2024

Update from The Arkansas Legislative Council

12/20/2024

“Christmas is almost here and the time is near for the Annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Hope’s Calvary Baptist Church. This special service is set for Tuesday, December 24 at 5:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend! This year, the story of Christmas will be read, congregational carols wil...

12/20/2024

Arkansas Fourth District Celebrates Legislative Wins: Key Bills Passed by Senate

Christmas Came Early for the Fourth District of Arkansas Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04) Throughout the 118th Congress, it was a privilege to introduce legislation with direct impacts to Arkansas and the Fourth District. This week, it was exciting to see many of those bills pass the Senate – an early...

12/20/2024

Delivering More Support for Veterans and Caregivers

Delivering More Support for Veterans and Caregivers Elizabeth Dole has been a staunch advocate for our veterans, helping lead a movement to support and uplift them and the caregivers who work tirelessly to meet their needs. That passion came from her own life experience as the spouse of a disabled v...

12/20/2024

City of Hope held its annual holiday employee luncheon to show appreciation for its Public Works employees.

On December 20th, the City of Hope held its annual holiday employee luncheon to show appreciation for its Public Works employees. The luncheon featured a fried catfish meal, catered by the Lions Club. Door prizes, donated by local businesses, added a fun touch to the gathering. This event was a way....

12/20/2024

Mrs. Susie Witcher, age 84 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Thursday December 19, 2024, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope. Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com 

12/20/2024

Reimagined plaza to create a welcoming communal space for residents and visitors LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Dec. 20, 2024) — The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) has announced the renovation of B. Finley Vinson Plaza, located in front of the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton on West Markham Stree...

12/20/2024

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces $9.3 million funding for workforce training and semiconductor facility in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Today, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, along with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration announced the release of $9.3 million in funding to Arkansas Enterprises for Developmentally Disabled Inc and the University of Arkansas’ Multi-User Silicon Carbide (MUSiC...

12/20/2024

There will be a special called board meeting to be held at the Hope Public Schools Administration Building on January 6, 2025

There will be a special called board meeting to be held at the Hope Public Schools Administration Building on January 6, 2025, at 11:20am. The public is invited to attend.

12/20/2024

Genoa Central Hooper Braxton Robertson Named SWARK.Today Player of the Week!!!

Genoa- Congratulations to Dragons hooper Braxton Robertson on being named SWARK.Today Player of the Week sponsored by SWARK.Today. Braxton has been great so far this season for the Dragons, as he played great in the Redwater tourney and scored 16 points against Taylor last week. Robertson has done a...

12/20/2024

Lady Dragons Hooper Brooklyn Cox Named SWARK.Today Player of the Week!!!

Genoa- Congratulations to Brooklyn Cox of the Genoa Central Lady Dragons Basketball team on being named SWARK.Today Player of the Week sponsored by SWARK.Today. Brooklyn has been stellar for the Lady Dragons this season and played a big role in the Lady Dragons winning the Redwater Tournament, as we...

12/20/2024

Congratulations to Laney Flowers of the Lady Bears Basketball team on being named SWARK.Today Player of the Week sponsored by Terry Powell's Grocery

Spring Hill- Congratulations to Lady Bears hooper Laney Flowers on being named SWARK.Today Player of the Week sponsored by Terry Powell's Grocery . Laney has done an excellent job early on this season and her role has increased week by week due to her play on the court. You can expect some big thing...

12/20/2024

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders outlines protocol for federal shutdown, prioritizes public health and safety

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In preparation for a potential federal government shutdown, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders sent a memo to her cabinet secretaries instructing them on protocol. The Governor's full memo is below: To: Cabinet Secretaries From: Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Date: December 20, 2...

12/20/2024

Congressman Westerman celebrates passage of EXPLORE Act, aims to reopen camping at Albert Pike Recreation Area in Arkansas

WASHINGTON - Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Act (EXPLORE), bipartisan legislation sponsored by Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) to expand outdoor recreation access nationwide. Westerman released the following statement on the policy provisions incl...

12/20/2024

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders addresses PBM cost concerns after legislative subcommittee's decision

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. —Following the Administrative Rules Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council’s rejection of a proposed rule to expand oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released the following statement: “PBMs are driving up healthcare costs...

12/20/2024

Congressman Westerman celebrates Senate approval of Kingsland post office designation as "Johnny Cash Post Office"

WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Senate passed H.R.7180, legislation sponsored by Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) , to designate the post office in Kingsland, Arkansas, as the “Kingsland ‘Johnny Cash’ Post Office.” The bill passed the House on June 3, 2024. Westerman released the following s...

12/20/2024

Senator Cotton criticizes Biden's commutation decisions during Senate floor speech in Washington, D.C.

Click here to view Senator Cotton’s Floor Speech. Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today tried to pass a resolution on the Senate floor that condemns President Biden’s commutation of the Kids-for-Cash Judge Michael Conahan. Senate Democrats, in one of their last acts in the m...

12/20/2024

Nevada Tops Kirby 67-45 in Big Road Test!!!

Kirby- The Blue Jays (15-4, 4-0) hit the road for a big matchup with the Trojans in a battle of the un-beatens in conference play on Tuesday night. Long story short, it was all Blue Jays from the opening tip, as they had a nice lead after the first quarter and extended the lead to 40-19 at the half....