During the next few weeks our community has an opportunity to fill shoe boxes with toys, school supplies and hygiene items to send to needy children in impoverished countries around the world as part of Operation Christmas Child. 1st Baptist Church in Clinton is the drop off location. They will … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2017
Tim Ernst at The Library
The Faulkner County Library is pleased to welcome back Arkansas’ wildlife photographer, Tim Ernst. Tim will present one of his special slide shows on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7:00 PM. Tim’s lush and evocative photographs capture the beauty and wonder of the Natural State. Come and enjoy the slide … [Read more...]
Improvements Require Overnight Lane Closures on State Highway 265 in Springdale
Construction work to improve State Highway 265 (Old Missouri Rd.) in Springdale will require overnight lane closures, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) officials. Weather permitting; crews will be performing asphalt work that will alternately close lanes on State Highway … [Read more...]
IMPACT Independence County and ForwARd Arkansas hear post-Education Summit Plans All four community school districts share action plans created since Aug. 4 Education Summit
IMPACT Independence County, a strategic community plan formed by the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Lyon College, the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) and the residents of Independence County, Tuesday hosted all four county school districts – Batesville, Cedar … [Read more...]
Work Requires Alternating Lane Closures on U.S. Highway 67 in Saline County
Work related to pavement preservation on U.S. Highway 67 in Saline County will begin tomorrow, Saturday October 28 at 7:00 a.m., and will require lanes in both directions to be alternately closed, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation officials. Weather permitting; the contractor … [Read more...]
Boozman Statement on House Tax Reform Bill
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled its comprehensive tax reform bill: “We have a unique opportunity to deliver tax relief of a historic nature to hardworking Americans. The bill unveiled by the House starts the … [Read more...]