Independence County Judge Robert Griffin's Statement: "One of the most important duties as County Judge is overseeing the budget as appropriated by the QC (Quorum Court). That includes revenues as well as expenditures. A shortfall in revenues as projected by the Treasurer requires analysis and … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2021
Cupcakes and Characters in Fairfield Bay
Cupcakes and Characters will be held Saturday, May 29th from 10 am to noon at the Chamber/Visitor Center in Fairfield Bay. Come enjoy a cupcake, refreshments and take your picture with as many characters as you’d like. This is event is free and open to the public. We will have … [Read more...]
Batesville Rotary Club Seeking Community Award Nominations
Now taking Community Award Nominations. We are looking for nominees from our area in the five areas listed below. The winners will be awarded at a special Rotary Award Banquet. Please submit all nominations by June 1, 2021 to BatesvilleArRotaryClub@gmail.com. Rotary Club of … [Read more...]
LearningExpress Library resource available until June 2024
EBSCO’s LearningExpress Library will remain available through the Arkansas State Library’s Traveler Statewide Digital Resources program until June 2024. The State Library initially acquired the resource in June of 2020 through the Institute of Museum and Library Services and funding from the CARES … [Read more...]
Work on Interstate 30 Requires Lane Closures In Little Rock and North Little Rock
Construction on I-30 in Little Rock and North Little Rock will require lane closures, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, the following travel impacts and traffic pattern changes will occur during the week of May 10: Mon., May 10 – Fri., … [Read more...]
Boozman Urges Action to Expand Benefits to Military Survivors and Families
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is calling on the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee to pass legislation that would strengthen benefits to military survivors and families. Boozman and Chairman Jon Tester (D-MT) introduced the Caring for Survivors Act of 2021 last month. The legislation aims to … [Read more...]