Archives for March 2021

Harding University Announces Center for Organizational Leadership and Master of Arts Degree

Harding University announced today the launch of the Harding University Center for Organizational Leadership, the first initiative of the newly formed HU Online. Through HUCOL, Harding will offer a Master of Arts in organizational leadership and three certificate programs in executive and workplace … [Read more...]

Boozman, Cotton Back Tougher Penalties for Attacks on Police

U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) have helped reintroduce the Protect and Serve Act, legislation to create federal penalties for individuals who deliberately target local, state or federal law enforcement officers with violence. “Law enforcement officers risk their lives … [Read more...]

Lyon College Junior Scots wrestler Jasmine Hernandez becomes National Champion

On March 13th, Lyon College junior and Scots wrestler Jasmine Hernandez was the first in the 149-year history of Lyon College: she was crowned a National Champion. Just 7 years into our women’s wrestling program, She has made a mark on the sport because not only did Jasmine win her weight class … [Read more...]

Breaking: South of Batesville, One Man Dead another in Custody

Independence County Deputies responded to an address in the southern part of the county for a subject being shot. Upon arrival, deputies located two white males. One deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. The other was placed into custody and identified as the suspect. The crime scene is being … [Read more...]

Congress Sends Boozman-Led Initiative Enhancing Veterans Access to COVID-19 Vaccine to President’s Desk

Congress is sending President Joe Biden a bipartisan bill to be signed into law based on input Arkansas veterans shared with U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR). The House of Representatives on Friday followed Senate action and unanimously passed the Strengthening and … [Read more...]

A Ribbon Cutting for New Business in Batesville

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Natural State Primary Care on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 1500 Lawrence Street in Batesville. Morgan Shirley, APRN, specializes in acute and chronic healthcare from birth to end of life, weight loss, ADD/ADHD, workman's comp claims, DOT physicals, hormonal … [Read more...]

Senators Boozman, Cotton Back Tougher Penalties for Attacks on Police

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) have helped reintroduce the Protect and Serve Act, legislation to create federal penalties for individuals who deliberately target local, state or federal law enforcement officers with violence. “Law enforcement officers … [Read more...]

Breaking: National Guard Activated To Assist With COVID-19 Vaccinations Around State

Governor Asa Hutchinson has activated 20 members of the Arkansas Air and Army National Guard to assist with vaccinations in four public health regions in Arkansas.  “These four teams will administer the vaccines in rural areas, which will reduce the load for medical professionals who are … [Read more...]

Temple Grandin Shares The Influence of Autism on Her Professional Career at Harding University Distinguished Lecture Series

The Harding University American Studies Institute Distinguished Lecture Series will feature Temple Grandin, American doctor of animal science and bestselling author. The lecture titled “Developing Talents: Utilizing the Skills of Different Kinds of Minds” is at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 16 in the … [Read more...]

Free virtual screening of ‘Hemingway’ to be held March 18

Hemingway and his second wife Pauline Pfeiffer, whose family lived in Piggott, were prominent residents of Northeast Arkansas during their 13-year marriage. Hemingway penned part of “A Farewell to Arms” while staying at their Arkansas home. Hemingway’s time in Arkansas is mentioned in the first … [Read more...]