Access to safe, clean drinking water is certainly a basic necessity, but it is not something everyone can take for granted. Since the 1980's, residents of Searcy, Newton, and Boone Counties have been working to secure a plentiful, affordable, healthy water supply in their part of North Arkansas. This past week, I helped announce the finalized plan to provide high-quality drinking water to residen...

Access to safe, clean drinking water is certainly a basic necessity, but it is not something everyone can take for granted. Since the 1980's, residents of Searcy, Newton, and Boone Counties have been working to secure a plentiful, affordable, healthy water supply in their part of North Arkansas. This past week, I helped announce the finalized plan to provide high-quality drinking water to residen...

"Jefferson Thomas had civic duty thrust upon him as a young student, and the events of 1957 led him to devote his entire life to serving others. His steadfast courage during the integration of Central High School helped create equal access to education for young people across the United States. As an adult, Jefferson served his country in Vietnam before pursuing a career in public service. Arkansa...