(BENTONVILLE) – The Democratic Party of Arkansas’s State Committee passed a resolution calling on Governor Asa Hutchinson to restore Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood. Party officials issued the following statements. “Governor Asa Hutchinson is playing politics with Medicaid and it is hurting … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2015
Arkansas State Fiddle Championship Aug.20-22 at Ozark Folk Center State Park
August 13, 2015 by
Fiddle music is a defining sound of the Ozarks. That tradition is celebrated during the annual Arkansas State Fiddle Championship being held at Ozark Folk Center State Park Aug. 20-22. Three day events include a Thursday workshop with Betse Ellis as well as contests both Friday (Old Time) and … [Read more...]
Adult Education and GED Preparation Classes to Begin
August 12, 2015 by
North Central Adult Education classes will open on Monday, August 17, 2015. Classes are open-entry so students can register at any time during the hours of operation. The hours of operation are: 8:00am to 3:00pm Mondays and Wednesday; and 8:00am to 7:00pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. The classes are … [Read more...]
Citizens Bank to Present Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Inaugural Women in Business Conference
August 12, 2015 by
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that Citizens Bank will present the Women in Business Leadership Conference in its inaugural year. The event is set to take place on Oct. 16, 2015 at UACCB in Independence Hall from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. BACC anticipates this conference to become the … [Read more...]
Fall Deadline Rapidly Approaching for White County Single Parent Scholarships
August 12, 2015 by
The deadline for applying for White County Single Parent Scholarship Fund, Inc. fall, 2015 scholarships is rapidly approaching. The deadline is August 15, 2015. WCSPSF, Inc. awards scholarships to White County single parents of minor children who are pursuing post-secondary education in order to … [Read more...]
Career Coach Helps Students Get Their Future on Track
August 11, 2015 by
Jennifer Shaw was recently hired as the career coach for Southside High School. The career coach position is a partnership between the Southside school district and the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. Shaw will be employed by UACCB but will spend most of her time on the … [Read more...]
Feed The Hungry Golf Tournament
August 9, 2015 by
The Holiday Hills United Methodist Church in Greers Ferry provides food for over 50 families each month. Many of these families, children included, will go to bed hungry if they do not receive this food. Most of the funding for the food comes from the Feed the Hungry Golf Tournament. The … [Read more...]
Russellville Couple Gives $1 Million to Harding University Project
August 9, 2015 by
A Russellville, Arkansas, couple has donated $1 million to a project to renovate and expand Rhodes Field House on the Searcy campus of Harding University. Roy Reaves and his wife, Becky, made the pacesetting gift in the $2 million construction project that is slated to begin in November. The … [Read more...]
Heat Relief – Cooling Centers
August 6, 2015 by
White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc will be providing cooling centers and heat relief during local Heat Advisory warnings! The local Senior Centers and Housing Development Community Rooms, within the White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc service area, will extend hours to assist in heat relief … [Read more...]
United Way Hosts 2015 Annual Awards Reception
August 5, 2015 by
United Way of North Central Arkansas hosted its annual awards reception on Thursday, July 23 in the Maxfield Room of Edward Commons on the Lyon College Campus. United Way celebrated those in our community that choose to give back on Thursday evening at the United Way Annual Awards Reception. … [Read more...]
