Archives for December 2012

Pryor, Boozman, Griffin Announce Nick Bacon Post Office Bill Clears Final Hurdle

WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman, along with Congressman Tim Griffin (AR-2) announced that the Senate passed legislation designating the United States Postal Service facility in Rose Bud, Arkansas as the Nicky ‘Nick’ Daniel Bacon Post Office.  The provision, which was … [Read more...]

Harding University announces College of Sciences leadership changes

SEARCY, Ark. — Provost Larry Long has named Dr. Ben Bruner, assistant professor of biology, and Dr. Ron Smith, assistant professor of mathematics, chairs of their respective departments effective June 1, 2013.  Bruner replaces Dr. Mike Plummer, who agreed to serve as biology department chair … [Read more...]

Ozarka College’s Paul Weaver Library Receives Donation from Daughters of the American Revolution

The Strawberry River Chapter National Society of The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has donated the book "Arkansas Historical Markers" to the Paul Weaver Library at OzarkaCollege.  Priscilla Shell Goehring, the Horseshoe Bend DAR Chapter Historian, presented the book to the Library … [Read more...]

Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for 2012 Business Awards

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for 2012 Business Awards. The winners will be recognized during the 2013 Business Expo and Annual Awards Ceremony held on January 23rd, 2013 on the campus of University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. Nominations are being … [Read more...]

Christmas Program in Cave City Dec 20

Ring's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 2925 Highway 58, Cave City, Arkansas,  presents A Southern Gospel Christmas: The Beginning, directed by John R. Way. The program consists of both standard Christmas carols, Southern Gospel songs from the Jeffress/Phillips Publishing Co.of Crossett, AR.,and … [Read more...]

Ozarka College successfully held its third annual holiday event Trees and Tidings

MELBOURNE (Dec. 10, 2012) -Ozarka College successfully held its third annual holiday event, Trees and Tidings, on Friday, December 7, 2012. There were over 700 people in attendance. Festivities included snacks provided by the Ozarka College Culinary Arts program, photos with Santa, and a holiday … [Read more...]

Ozarka College Board of Trustees Vice Chair Bob Evins named to 2013 ACCT Communications and Education Committee

The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) recently appointed Mr. Bob Evins of Cherokee Village as an associate member of the 2013 ACCT Communications and Education Committee.  Evins’ term will expire at the end of the Annual Community College Leadership Congress inSeattle,WAin October … [Read more...]

Batesville Chamber Announces Independence County Lights Campaign Winners

December 11th, 2012 – The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce and Home Depot of Batesville have partnered to present the First Annual Independence County Lights lighting competition. The program is intended to promote regional tourism in Independence County. Mandi Curtwright, Batesville Area Chamber … [Read more...]

White County 911 Communication Center Supervisor Speaks to WCMC Auxiliary about Smart 911 System

The White County Medical Center Auxiliary welcomed White County 911 Communication Center Supervisor Nancy VanWinkle to speak at the Auxiliary’s general meeting recently. VanWinkle discussed the Smart 911 service available Searcy and throughout White County. In fact, Searcy was the first … [Read more...]

26 People mostly Children Killed in Newtown, Connecticut

Our thoughts and prayers continue with those affected by the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut . Follow this story with ABC News … [Read more...]