The Batesville Area Arts Council is pleased to present spaces + spirit, artwork by Mary Ann Casey. The exhibition will be on display at the BAAC Gallery on Main, 226 E Main St, through October 7, 2017. Mary Ann Casey is a writer, painter, and sculptor from Auburn, AL. Born and raised in the deep … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2017
5th Annual Author Fair
September 30, 2017 by
The Faulkner County Library announces the fifth annual Author Fair to take place on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 1-4 PM. The Author Fair this year takes place during ArtsFest 2016, and we celebrate the art of the writer and the wonderful talent to be found right here in Central Arkansas. Authors from … [Read more...]
Boozman, Cotton Applaud Nomination of Dak Kees for U.S. Attorney for Western District of Arkansas
September 29, 2017 by
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton applauded President Trump’s nomination of Duane (Dak) Kees for the position of U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas. Born in Little Rock, Kees is a graduate of the University of Arkansas and University of Arkansas School of Law. He enlisted … [Read more...]
Corridor Study Requires Public Input at Meeting about Improving State Highway 89 between Conway and Cabot
September 29, 2017 by
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Metroplan will hold public involvement meetings in Jacksonville and Mayflower to present and discuss a corridor study to improve State Highway 89 between Conway and Cabot. The study seeks to determine the need for and feasibility of a … [Read more...]
United Way Angel Tree Applications Available
September 28, 2017 by
United Way of North Central Arkansas’ Angel Tree Program helps hundreds of children each year know the joy of opening a gift on Christmas morning. Whether it’s a toy or new clothing, it’s a special moment that we want every family to share. The Angel Tree Program will be assisting low income … [Read more...]
Boozman Convenes Inaugural Congressional Youth Cabinet
September 28, 2017 by
Arkansas high school students are lending their voices to Washington policies as members of U.S. Senator John Boozman’s Congressional Youth Cabinet, a program to expose students to the legislative process and opportunities for advocacy and civic engagement. The group of 44 juniors from all four … [Read more...]
Artoberfest Deadline Approaching
September 28, 2017 by
BAAC is partnering with Main Street Batesville to host Artoberfest, an arts and music festival on Main Street, Saturday, October 7, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The festival will feature local and regional artist booths, live-music, art demonstrations, a sidewalk chalk art competition, and other family … [Read more...]
Rock Blasting Operations to Close Lanes on U.S. Highway 70 in Garland County
September 28, 2017 by
Rock blasting operations will require 10-minute closures on U.S. Highway 70 in Garland County, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) officials. Weather permitting, the rock blasting will continue through Friday, September 29. During the operations, traffic will be stopped … [Read more...]
Boozman Highlights Environmental and Economic Benefits of Enhanced Forestry Management
September 28, 2017 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) emphasized the importance of investing in forestry management during a Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) hearing examining legislative solutions for wildfire threats to communities and wildlife. The thriving timber industry in Arkansas … [Read more...]
United Way Announces Purchase Of Senior Citizens’ Bus
September 28, 2017 by
United Way of North Central Arkansas is pleased to announce the purchase of a twenty passenger bus for use by the Izard County Senior Citizens Center in Brockwell, AR which is operated by White River Health Systems. The bus was purchased by United Way of North Central Arkansas with funds donated … [Read more...]
