U.S. Representative John Boozman (R-AR) today urged all Arkansas seniors to sign-up for the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan which best fits their needs. The enrollment period begins November 15 and runs through December 31, 2007.

“As a health care professional, I encourage every senior in Arkansas to review their prescription coverage every year,” Boozman said. “It is important for Arkansas seniors to have the proper coverage they need.”…[more]

How low a guy do you have to be to do this?

Rev. Fidelis Obdike closed his eyes and prayed with Carl Hagy, a 41 year old man who stopped at the church Friday and asked to pray. When the Reverend opened his eyes again, both his laptop computer and the man were gone.

Rev. Obdike of Destiny Global Ministries, called police. He told them that…[more]

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Architecture professor Michael Hughes and 12 School of Architecture students are breaking ground this week on a new outdoor learning classroom for Washington Elementary School. Forget about golden shovels - the architecture students are digging foundations with a mini-excavator and skid steer while the school children look on.

Hughes has led several award-winning design/build projects and believes hands-on experience is critical for student architects.[more]

The Rogers (AR) School Board is considering a proposal that it hire a professional fundraiser to solicit donations to support high school athletics. Rogers Athletic Director Mark Holderbaum, brought the idea of a fundraiser to the board.

If approved, the fundraiser would be paid a commission based on the money he or she raises. [more]

U.S. Representative John Boozman (R-ARK) today took to the floor of the House to call for passage of a measure to honor work of slaves in building of the U.S. Capitol.

H.R. 3315, legislation offered by Rep. Zach Wamp (R-TN), would name the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center: Emancipation Hall.[more]

Even before opening the oversized, solid wood entry door, the inviting aroma of fresh baked bread tickles the nose and beckons an invitation to come on in.

Neighbor’s Mill Bakery and Café in Harrison, Arkansas is owned and operated by Mike and Karin Nabors. “It has always been a dream of ours to run a restaurant,” Mike explained. And after a long career with Mass Merchandisers, the couple…[more]

Illegal immigration continues to be a hot topic in the Ozarks. This summer, Missouri made changes to its laws regarding how it handles illegal immigrants, including empowering state troopers to make checks and arrests of illegals in much the same manner as federal agents.

In a state where studies…[more]

Arkansas’s Congressional delegation today announced that Congress has finalized legislation with funding for several projects critical to Arkansas’s military installations, research institutions and defense contractors. 

The members of the delegation said they are pleased the FY2008 Department of Defense Appropriations Act includes a 3.5% pay raise for military personnel, an additional $70 million to better meet the medical needs of wounded service members, $11.6 billion for body armor…[more]

After discovering around 80 diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas since he moved here from Iowa in February, Chad Johnson just about tossed out what became his biggest find yet.

Johnson made the dig on Saturday and stored his equipment away fro the rest of the weekend. On [more]

Built in 1924, shut down and almost sold to out-of-state buyers, Little Rock’s “over-the-jumps” carousel has been restored and is now back in operation at its new home in the Little Rock Zoo.

Former state senator Mike Kinard was one of those who helped raise over $1 million in donations to make the restoration project a reality.

“You can’t put a price on childhood memories,” said…[more]