Archives for June 2015

City of Southside to Hold 1st Annual Fun Fest

Saturday, June 27th will mark the First Annual Fun Fest for the newly formed City of Southside. The event will serve as a fundraiser for the new city to cover election and legal fees. The Fun Fest will take place on the Southside Middle School grounds and P.E. Building from 4-8 p.m. Activities will … [Read more...]

Twang on KFFB at the Ozark Folk Center with Bob Connell

Twang on KFFB at the Ozark Folk Center with Bob Connell heard Saturdays at 7 am. Twang is comprised of Mary Parker, Gabi Pervis, Lillyanne McCool, and Anna Caldwell all under the age of 12 and took part of the Ozark Folk Centers "The Next Generation" concert that was held Friday June 19th at 7:00 … [Read more...]

Spend a Relaxing Free Evening in the Craft Village

Friday, July 10, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., the Ozark Folk Center State Park hosts a free evening open house in the Craft Village. Creativity and craftsmanship are fine Ozark traditions, the crafts people at the Ozark Folk Center State Park continue this tradition by creating fine functional and … [Read more...]

BACC to Hold Compass Church Ground Breaking

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will hold a ground breaking for the new Compass Church building at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 25. The ground breaking location is at 4440 Harrison St. in Batesville. All community supporters, chamber members, ambassadors, board members, and staff are … [Read more...]

Twang on KFFB’S Open Mic with Bob Connell

Twang on KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell. Twang is comprised of Mary Parker, Gabi Pervis, Lillyanne McCool, and Anna Caldwell all under the age of 12 and will part of the Ozark Folk Centers "The Next Generation" concert Friday June 19th at 7:00 P.M. … [Read more...]

WRMC Medical Complex ER in Sharp County Marks 1st Anniversary

This month the WRMC Medical Complex ER celebrates the one-year anniversary of providing care.  The ER opened to offer 24/7 access to emergency medical care in the Sharp County area, and since June 2014, approximately ten thousand patients have entered through the ER doors seeking medical care.  The … [Read more...]

Energy Efficiency Makeover Contest to Benefit 17 Electric Cooperative Members

Seventeen electric cooperative members will be selected as grand-prize winners in the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Eighth Annual Energy Efficiency Makeover Contest. The winning members, one from each of Arkansas’ 17 electric distribution cooperatives, will each receive up to $3,000 in energy … [Read more...]

Leslie Homecoming This Saturday

Saturday, June 20th will begin with the annual Pancake Breakfast at 7:00 am. The baby contest will begin at 10:00 am sharp, with the Turtle Race Registration beginning at 11:00 am and Races starting at Noon. Parade will start forming at 1:30 pm at the rodeo grounds & will start at 2:00 pm. Full … [Read more...]

Highway 65 Bridge in Clinton Named the Hubert Moore-Ricardo Trochez Bridge During Dedication

A bridge Dedication on highway 65 in Clinton a year after Hubert Moore and Ricardo Trochez lost their lives and injuring 19 others. The accident happen at 3:18 pm on June 2, 2014. It's now the Hubert Moore - Ricardo Trochez Bridge. Clinton Mayor Richard McCormac and officials from the Highway … [Read more...]

BACC to Hold Chill Factory Ribbon Cutting

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Chill Factory on Thursday, June 18 at 1 p.m. The Chill Factory is located at 220 E. Main St. in Batesville. All community supporters, chamber members, ambassadors, board members, and staff are invited to … [Read more...]