Archives for July 2016

U.S. Senator John Boozman Applauds Final Passage of Legislation to Fight Opioid Epidemic

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), issued the following statement on Senate passage of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. “Prescription drug abuse and opioid addiction have devastating impacts on families and communities across Arkansas and the entire country. This … [Read more...]

U.S. Senator John Boozman Leads Efforts to Strengthen Broadband in Arkansas

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is pushing for increased access to broadband in rural and underserved areas. Boozman helped launch the Senate Broadband Caucus today, one day after pressing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to close the rural broadband gap. The economic … [Read more...]

Batesville’s Main Street Farmers Market Open Saturday July 16h

The Main Street Farmers Market in Batesville is held the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month in the Pocket Park on Main Street in Batesville's historic downtown district and runs from 8am 'til noon. The Saturday, July 16th, market day will feature produce from 2 Naturally Certified local farms: … [Read more...]

Randy Reichardt Insurance Agency Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Join us as the BACC hosts a ribbon cutting this Thursday, July 14 at 1pm to welcome Randy Reichardt Insurance Agency to our community! The ribbon cutting will be held at Randy Reichardt Insurance Agency, 510 S St. Louis Street, Batesville. After the ribbon cutting, there will be an Open House from … [Read more...]

Artist League Sponsors Free Oil Painting Grey-Scale Demonstrations at Fairfield Bay July 18th

Artist Nelson Scott will give a free grey scale painting demonstration on Monday, July 18th, from 10:00 a.m. to noon in Fairfield Bay at Bayside Studio, at the corner of Greenwood Rd. and Highway 330, next to Fire Station #2 near the Marina Rd. Members and guests who are interested in art are … [Read more...]

Searcy Leadership Institute Accepting Applications for 2016-2017 Class

The Searcy Leadership Institute is accepting applications for the 2016-2017 class. Searcy Leadership Institute opens doors for local business men and women and community leaders with the desire and ability to shape its future. Through face-to-face meetings with local and state leaders and on-site … [Read more...]

OFCSP Hosts Hammered Dulcimer Workshop, July 28-30

Instrument workshops continue this summer at the Ozark Folk Center State Park with the annual Hammered Dulcimer Workshops. Classes are held daily from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., July 28 - 30 and feature instruction for all levels of players. Ilace Mears, Linda Thomas and Rick Thum are featured … [Read more...]

Join Timeless 106.1 KFFB at The Independence County Fair July 18-23 in Batesville

Join Timeless 106.1 KFFB at The Independence County Fair. The Fair will be held July 18-23 in Batesville! Featuring fun exhibits, rides and entertainment! For more information, call 870-793-8840. Click here for more information … [Read more...]

BACC to Hold Randy Reichardt Insurance Agency Relocation Ceremony

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will hold a relocation ceremony to celebrate the new Randy Reichardt Insurance Agency, located at 510 S St. Louis Street in Batesville. The ceremony will be held Thursday, July 14th at 1:00 pm. They will have their staff present. After this event, … [Read more...]

High On Arkansas Art Exhibit at Fairfield Bay Library

“High on Arkansas”, a new solo art exhibit of recent art work by Joyce Hartmann, Choctaw, is displayed through September 23rd at the Fairfield Bay Library, 369 Dave Creek Parkway. The exhibit consists of about 20 framed oils, watercolors, and acrylics, along with about 40 unframed field studies and … [Read more...]