Archives for October 2016

Lyon College to host World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra

The Lyon College Band Program, under the leadership of Director of Bands Monty Hill, is pleased to host the Glenn Miller Orchestra in concert on October 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Brown Chapel. The show will open with the Batesville High School Jazz Band, directed by Phillip Shewmaker. Under the baton … [Read more...]

CBC Mustangs Winter Sports Media Day

What: Come meet the coaches and student-athletes for our CBC Winter Sports; including Women’s Basketball, Men’s Basketball, and Wrestling. Y107’s JR Runyon will be emceeing the event and each coach will preview their upcoming season. Student-athletes from each sport will be commenting on the … [Read more...]

Tiffany Aaron From Quitman is Headed To Compete In The World’s Largest Food Fight

Can you make a breakfast dish that’s worth $100,000? Tiffany Aaron certainly thinks she can, and she is making plans right now to prove it. Aaron earned her way to compete in the world’s largest event in Food Sport - the World Food Championships (WFC). From Nov 9-15th, she will be competing for a … [Read more...]

Boozman Highlights Conway WWII Veteran in ‘Salute to Veterans’

U.S. Senator John Boozman recognized the service and sacrifice of Lieutenant Colonel (retired) William (Bill) Ledbetter, a WWII veteran whose service to his country spanned more than four decades, in this latest edition of ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of … [Read more...]

Attorney General Mobile Office Coming to Clinton

The following events will take place on October 18th at the Senior Center in Clinton: Attorney General Mobile Office: The mobile offices assist constituents with consumer-related issues in filing consumer complaints and providing information about scams, identity theft, fraud and other … [Read more...]

Boozman Offers Prayers for the Pryor Family

U.S. Senator John Boozman today issued the following statement offering prayers for former Arkansas Governor and U.S. Senator David Pryor who underwent surgery after suffering a stroke yesterday. “I’m very saddened to hear the news about David Pryor, whose legacy of service to the people of … [Read more...]

BAAC To Host BRO-GA: A Yoga Class For Men Only

BAAC to host BRO-GA: A yoga class for men only The Batesville Area Arts Council will host a one time event: BRO-GA: A yoga class for men only. This class intends to create a playful environment to introduce yoga concepts to men in the Batesville community. So invite a buddy and experience a new … [Read more...]

Hunter’s Education Class

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s, “Mandatory Hunter Education”, regulation went into effect July 1, 1985. The regulation makes it unlawful for any person born after December 31, 1968, to take, or attempt to take, wildlife with firearms, crossbow, or conventional bow, without first having, on … [Read more...]

Congressman French Hill Statement on Court of Appeals CFPB Ruling

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) structure is unconstitutional: “I have said CFPB is the single most powerful and least accountable agency in … [Read more...]

Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas linemen bring light to Bolivian villages

Little Rock, Ark. — Oct. 11, 2016 — Thirteen Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas linemen recently returned from a mission in rural Bolivian in which the men ran power lines to three remote villages resulting in electric service to more than 360 residents. The villagers’ 72 homes near Guararamerian … [Read more...]