Crews will use slow roll lane closures on Interstate 30 in Benton below the South Street bridge next week during overnight hours, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will be working on the South Street bridge over I-30 Monday through … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2021
BACC Engages Community to Develop Tourist Attraction Strategies
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) kicked off its Tourism hub meeting series Thursday evening at UACCB’s Independence Hall. In partnership with BACC, Landon Downing of Citizens Bank and Jeanne Roepcke of Batesville School District serve as leadership for the hub. Sarah Kinser, Chief … [Read more...]
Senators Boozman, Wyden Lead Legislation to Broaden Access to Mammography Services for Women Veterans
U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) are leading efforts to improve the health of women veterans by expanding Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mammogram screening eligibility. The Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans in Combat Environments (SERVICE) Act would … [Read more...]
Department Seeking Public Input about Proposed Design Modifications to Highway 83 Spur in Monticello
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will conduct an online public involvement meeting about the proposed design modifications to Scogin Drive (Hwy 83 Spur) to Highway 278, which includes a railroad overpass and roundabouts at Jordan Drive and Old Warren Road in Monticello. The … [Read more...]
Harding University to host the 2021 Special Olympics Arkansas Summer Games
Harding University will host the 2021 Special Olympics Arkansas Summer Games June 24-26. This year’s theme is “Back at It,” and athletes will compete in various sports including powerlifting, swimming and tennis skills. All COVID-19 guidelines for social distancing and safety will be … [Read more...]



