Archives for December 2011

Lyon College Outdoor Program Named Finalist

The Lyon College Education and Adventure Program (LEAP) is a finalist for $10,000 in the Polartec Made Possible College Challenge. LEAP students submitted a video for the contest and were chosen as one of four finalists. The other finalists include Princeton University, Skidmore College and … [Read more...]

Pryor: Over $860,000 in Refunds Waiting to be Claimed by Arkansans

U.S. Senator Mark Pryor today urged Arkansans to collect tax refunds that have not been delivered due to mailing address errors. The average outstanding refund for Arkansas is just over $1,000, for a total of $861,087 statewide.  “Millions of dollars in refunds are sitting at the IRS when it … [Read more...]

Batesivlle’s 2011 Parade Winners Announced

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" Parade. Competitors were placed in one of two divisions; nonprofit/civic organization and commercial. Points were calculated by correspondence to theme, originality/difficulty, … [Read more...]

Carlee’s of Batesville having a Ladies’ Night Out Dec 15

Carlee's Ladies Night Out will be held on Thursday, December 15th from 6-8p.m. Shoppers will get a free gift with purchase and save 15% off your total order (excluding Keepsakes). Refreshments will be served. All three card requirements for Hallmark promotions will be dropped during the event. … [Read more...]

United Way of Independence County asks for Adoption of Angels from Tree

The United Way of Independence County would like to invite you to come by the following locations and "adopt" your Angel from the Angel Tree Project - Anytime Fitness, Citizens Bank Main branch, First Community Bank Southside location, Liberty Bank, and the United Way office first floor of First … [Read more...]

News Release: Ozarka College Board of Trustees Vice-Chair Bob Evins named to 2012 ACCT Finance and Audit Committee

The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) recently appointed Mr. Bob Evins of Cherokee Village as an associate member of the 2012 ACCT Finance and Audit Committee. Evins' term will expire at the end of the Annual Community College Leadership Congress in Boston, Mass. in Oct. … [Read more...]

Journey to Christmas a live nativity in Mountain View Dec 15-16th

Title: Journey to Christmas a live nativity in Mountain View Dec 15-16th Location: in Washington Street Park (a.k.a. the Pickin’ Park), Mountain View Ar Description: First Baptist Church of Mountain View and The Gideons are pleased to present ‘Journey to Christmas’, a live nativity featuring five … [Read more...]

Rolling Thunder will present this gas grill to the Veteran’s Administration

With the assistance of Jimmy Sawtelle, Assistant Manager, Lowes Home Improvement Warehouse of Searcy has donated a Grill Master GM three burner gas grill to Tom Gather, Judsonia and other members of Rolling Thunder®, Inc., Chapter 1, Arkansas.  Rolling Thunder will present this gas grill to the … [Read more...]

Lyon College baker Brenda Hyatt has a cookbook for Christmas

One of Lyon College’s most beloved faces belongs to Brenda Hyatt.  Brenda has been working for Dining Services at Lyon College for just over thirty years. Brenda’s Bake Shop is the one place that all faculty, staff, and students make a point to visit. Baked with love, a taste of home, that sweet … [Read more...]

Old Independence Regional Museum Old Fashioned Family Christmas Party Dec 10

Title: Old Independence Regional Museum Old Fashioned Family Christmas Party Dec 10Description: Old Independence Regional Museum will host its 5th Annual Old Fashioned Family Christmas Party on Saturday, December 10th, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Admission is free for this event, but donations are always … [Read more...]