Archives for September 2014

Arkansas State Fiddle Championship Celebrates Legacy

If there is one musical instrument most identified with the Ozarks, it might be the fiddle. From front porches to county courthouses, fiddle music has entertained generations of music lovers across the Ozark region. The Ozark Folk Center State Park celebrates this legacy with the annual Arkansas … [Read more...]

Holiday Hills United Mthodist Church Homecoming Celebration

The Holiday Hills United Methodist Church in Greers Ferry will be celebrating their 50th's Annivesary with a homecoming. The dates are set for September 12th, 13th & 14th. Rev. Ronnie Yow and his choir from Philader Smith will start things off on Friday the 12th at 6:00pm. A fish fry is set for … [Read more...]

Central Baptist College Ranks as a “Best Regional College” by U.S. News and World Report

Central Baptist College has been ranked as a “Best Regional College” in the South, according to the 2015 U.S. Best College rankings by U.S. News & World Report. CBC ranks 69th in the category of “Best Regional Colleges” among regional universities in the South. CBC improved from a 107 to 69 … [Read more...]

Patriots Day Event in Fairfield Bay

The VFW Post 4513 in Fairfield Bay will be hosting a Patriot's Day event  at the VFW Post on Hwy. 330. The event will take place at 1:30pm on September 11th. Free Hot Dogs & Refreshments will be served after the ceremony. Everyone is welcome to attend! … [Read more...]

U.S. News Ranks Harding University Among South’s Best for 21st year

Harding University has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best universities in the South for the 21st consecutive year. The rankings are in the magazine’s 2015 Best Colleges guidebook, which hits newsstands Sept. 23. The University ranked 22nd this year and was the only … [Read more...]

WCMC Adopts eICU® care Services Hospital Offers Advanced Care for Critically-ill Patients

The Critical Care Unit of White County Medical Center will now offer more advanced care for critically-ill patients through eICU®. The eICU®, or electronic Intensive Care Unit, is a two-way video monitoring system that allows patients to immediately access physicians and nurses. With the push of a … [Read more...]

The National Parenting Center releases the Fall 2014 Seal of Approval Report

The National Parenting Center has released its 24th annual Fall Seal of Approval report. The second report of 2014 follows two months of consumer testing by parents and children at The National Parenting Center's test centers. A recent independent survey indicated that nearly 60% of mothers rely on … [Read more...]

2014 Water Carnival Coloring Contest

Local elementary schools will participate in the 2014 White River Water Carnival Coloring Contest. Each elementary school student will receive a coloring sheet to take home and color. We are asking our local businesses to be display locations and exchange colored sheets for tokens. On Saturday, … [Read more...]

Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO joins Leadership Arkansas class

Sept. 3, 2014 (Batesville, AR)—Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO has been accepted to the Leadership Arkansas Class IX. Johnson said of the acceptance, "I am very excited to be accepted to the Leadership Arkansas program. I believe in the mission of Leadership Arkansas to make a … [Read more...]

The Winners have been Announced from The Stone County Fair Talent Show held Last Night

The Stone County Fair Talent show was held last night and the winners are: Dance Solo    Aubrey Isbell  11 years old    danced to “Let’s Get Ready to Rumble”  daughter of Stotts and Lori Isbell Variety    Anna Caldwell 12 years old and Lillyanne McCool  11 years old….Anna sang and Lillyanne … [Read more...]