Rehabilitation work for I-40 will require a temporary lane closure on I-40 near Menifee. Traffic will be controlled with signs and drums. Drivers should exercise caution when approaching and traveling through all highway work zones. Additional travel information can be found at … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2016
Sites to dive for on Norfork Lake in Arkansas
Norfork Lake was created in the early 1940s by the damming of the North Fork River. One of four lakes constructed by dams on the upper White River Basin, it is unlike all of the others because the land was clear-cut before it was flooded. The lake is popular with scuba divers. Good recreational … [Read more...]
International Opera Singer and UCA Ulumna Coming Home to Award Scholarships
The Kristin Lewis Foundation will host the second Vocal Scholarship Award Concert at the University of Central Arkansas on Sunday, May 22, 2016. The scholarship awards follow a two-day competition on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22. The Sunday Finals Concert will be held at 3:00 p.m. in … [Read more...]
Opera In The Rock Presents La Boheme On May 13 & 15
Opera In The Rock, Little Rock’s professional opera company, will present Puccini’s beloved La Bohème at 7:30 PM Friday, May 13 and 3:00 PM Sunday, May 15. The fully staged and costumed production will be on the brand new stage of Pulaski Technical College’s Center for Humanities and Arts (CHARTS), … [Read more...]
Leadership Batesville Class Visits State Capital
The 2016 Leadership Batesville class attended its second program session on Wednesday, May 4. The class travelled to Little Rock to visit several state offices and organizations including the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), and the capitol … [Read more...]
Silent and Live Auction in Heber Springs
A Silent and Live Auction and Old Fashioned Picnic with all proceeds benefiting the Humane Society is being sponsored by St. Francis Episcopal Church, Hope Lutheran Church, and the Humane Society of Heber Springs. The event will be held at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 20 Woodland Cove, Heber … [Read more...]
Boozman Discusses Agriculture Policy with Agri-Pulse Open Mic
(Pictured: Jeff Nalley interviews U.S. Senator John Boozman for Agri-Pulse ‘Open Mic.’) U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is featured on this week’s edition of “Open Mic” on Agri-Pulse, a resource for federal farm and rural policy. Boozman discussed legislative efforts to improve federal child … [Read more...]