Archives for March 2021

FREE First Impressions Guest Service Training Workshop- March 31st in Batesville

Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting, "First Impressions Guest Service Training". Training Focus Areas are First Impressions, Customer Service, Angry Customers, Body Language, Phone Etiquette, Knowledge of local attractions. The program will be on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, from 12:00 till … [Read more...]

Date Extended for Entries for the Annual National Juried Exhibition by The Batesville Area Arts Council

The deadline to submit entries was March 8, 2021 and now is March 12, 2021. The Batesville Area Arts Council is currently seeking entries for the 9th Annual National Juried Exhibition. This year's juror is Landon Perkins, an interdisciplinary artist from Tallahassee, FL and a Preparator at Crystal … [Read more...]

Stone County’s very own Pam Setser on KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell Talking the CD “Now” 3-8-2021

The interview program hosted by Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell at 7:50 AM and 5:50 PM, featured the song Neighbors. https://youtu.be/Sglv8WTOv2s … [Read more...]

Boozman: Partisan Spending Spree Overlooks Real COVID-19 Relief Needs

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after voting against a partisan spending spree that passed the Senate on a party-line vote: “We should see this bill for what it truly is – an excuse to authorize opportunistic, wish list spending that Democrats have been eager to … [Read more...]

Wear & Share Open For Spring

Wear & Share Inc located on 2491 Highway 330 S in Fairfield Bay is open Tuesday thru Saturday from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. If you would like to donate items please call for an appointment at 501-884-3300. No drop-offs, only by Appointment, please. This coming week, March 9 thru 13 is Dollar week. … [Read more...]

It’s a Chicken Sandwich Showdown! McDonald’s Introduces the CrispyJuicyTender

Central Arkansas McDonald’s® restaurants are excited about the new Crispy Chicken Sandwich that they’re calling for a showdown! McDonald’s newest, the crave-worthy sandwich comes served up three tasty ways and now fans can share their flavor favorites at CrispyJuicyTenderShowdown.com, share it to … [Read more...]

Fun Fact: Tomatoes were Considered poisonous & Sinful until 1820

Did you know Tomatoes were considered poisonous and Sinful Until the Trail of 1820 in Salem? Read more at www.thefactsite.com/salem-tomato-trials/ … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman: Partisan Spending Spree Overlooks Real COVID-19 Relief Needs

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after voting against a partisan spending spree that passed the Senate on a party-line vote: “We should see this bill for what it truly is – an excuse to authorize opportunistic, wish list spending that Democrats have been eager to … [Read more...]

Governor Hutchinson’s Weekly Radio Address Easing Restrictions March 5, 2021

Governor Hutchinson's weekly radio address can be found in MP3 format and downloaded HERE. In a news conference last week, I announced that I was renewing the state of emergency through March 31. I also announced that we would be keeping the mask mandate through March 31, as well. In the days … [Read more...]

Sandwiching in History Virtual tours to be Statewide

Photos available here.Virtual tours have become a go-to avenue for tourism entities across Arkansas to carry on with programming during COVID-19. The Sandwiching in History tours offered by the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, AHPP, has not only continued via virtual means, but it has also … [Read more...]