The Batesville Parks and Recreation Department is now offering Fitness on Demand: simple-to-use, video-based fitness classes. The service is free to members, $5 per visit for guests of the Batesville Community Center & Aquatics Park. Fitness on Demand allows patrons to participate from a variety … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2017
The Batesville Parks and Recreation Department is now offering Virtual & Live Fitness Classes at the Batesville Community & Aquatics Park
September 13, 2017 by
Corps Sets Scoping Workshops for Greers Ferry Lake Master Plan Revision
September 13, 2017 by
The Army Corps of Engineers is hosting the Greers Ferry Lake Master Plan Revision scoping workshops Sept. 19 and 21 to discuss the master plan update process and seek input from the public concerning land classifications around the lake. The drop-in scoping workshops will be held from 4:30 p.m. … [Read more...]
Other Side Ministry Raffle for UTV
September 13, 2017 by
The Other Side Ministry is raffling a 2017 Mahindra 705s UTV on October 21, as part of our Annual Fish Fry. We have purchased this vehicle and are selling tickets as a fund-raiser. Tickets are $20 per chance or 6 chances for $100. We have tickets available at The Other Side Store, The Other Side … [Read more...]
BACC to Hold 109 Main Ribbon Cutting
September 12, 2017 by
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will hold a ribbon cutting for 109 Main on Wednesday, September 13 at 10:30 a.m. The event will be held at 109 Main, located at 109 East Main in Batesville. All community supporters, chamber members, ambassadors, board members, and staff are invited to … [Read more...]
Improvements to U.S. Highway 67 Require Lane Closures in Pulaski & Lonoke Counties
September 12, 2017 by
Construction work on U.S. Highway 67 in Pulaski and Lonoke Counties requires lane closures. This project (Job CA0605) is part of ArDOT’s Connecting Arkansas Program and includes widening 4.6 miles of U.S. Highway 67 from Vandenberg Boulevard in Jacksonville to State Highway 5 in Cabot. The … [Read more...]
Boozman Pays Tribute to Coach Frank Broyles
September 12, 2017 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) paid tribute to legendary Arkansas football coach Frank Broyles on the Senate floor. Coach Broyles devoted his life to the University of Arkansas, serving as head football coach and longtime athletic director who helped turn the school into a sports powerhouse. … [Read more...]
Department Seeking Public Input at Meeting about Replacing the UPRR Overpass on State Highway 278 in McGehee
September 12, 2017 by
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will hold a public involvement meeting in McGehee to present and discuss the proposed plans to replace the Union Pacific Rail Road bridge on State Highway 278 in Desha County. The public is invited to visit any time during the scheduled hours to … [Read more...]
White River Area Agency on Aging Receives $10,000 Grant from Christopher and Dava Reeve Foundation for Reeve Respite Care
September 12, 2017 by
WRAAA is proud to announce that it has received a $10,000.00 Respite Care grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. The Respite Care Grant Program recognizes family caregivers and the vital role they play by supporting nonprofits that address the episodic respite care needed to prevent … [Read more...]
All You Can Eat Lasagna Dinner Fundraiser for The Other Side
September 12, 2017 by
Hope Lutheran Church in Heber Springs will be hosting an all-you-can-eat Lasagna Dinner on Saturday, September 30, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at their church at the Junction of Hwy. 107 & 110 W. Cost is $9.00 for adults; children 5-10, $5.00 and children under 5 free. For advance tickets, please call … [Read more...]
BACC Held IMPACT Ribbon Cutting for Batesville Media Center
September 12, 2017 by
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Batesville Media Center on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Batesville High School was awarded an IMPACT Independence County mini-grant. The grant will make it possible for the school to purchase textbooks for … [Read more...]
