In honor of Veterans Day, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the service and sacrifice of Vietnam veteran Robert Fureigh in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans. Fureigh spent his early childhood near Quitman on his family’s farm. His father, a … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2021
Kasey Griffin Wins Mayoral Race for Heber Springs
November 9, 2021 by
Kasey Griffin Wins Mayoral Race over Sheldon Woodson with a vote of 677 to 526 in the 1203 votes cast in the special election held on November 9, 2021. Kasey is a lifelong resident of Heber Springs, she owns Cuts and Colors Salon in Heber Springs since 2003. Kasey has been a member of the … [Read more...]
Mayville Engineering Company Inc. (MEC), expands Heber Springs facility, to add 70 new jobs
November 9, 2021 by
Mayville Engineering Company Inc. (MEC), today announced that it is expanding its capacity in Heber Springs, Ark. (Cleburne County). As part of the expansion, MEC will continue to invest in leading-edge equipment and process improvements and will add approximately 70 new jobs over a four-year period … [Read more...]
BACC Held Ribbon-Cutting for Exam Prep Hub
November 9, 2021 by
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Exam Prep Hub. Exam Prep Hub offers ACT prep classes for high school students. They offer content tutoring and instruction, test-taking tips and strategies, and test anxiety reduction. Learn more about Exam Prep Hub at … [Read more...]
Boozman, Cotton Seek to Block Taxpayer Funded Settlement Payments to Illegal Immigrants
November 9, 2021 by
U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) joined Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) to introduce a bill to block President Biden’s reported plan to spend upwards of a billion dollars to provide $450,000 per person in taxpayer money for settlements for illegal immigrants. “Illegal … [Read more...]
Artoberfest Recap
November 8, 2021 by
The Batesville Area Arts Council hosted the 5th Annual Artoberfest, in combination with Main Street’s first Nightmare on Main Street Parade, Saturday, October 23. The festival featured over 25 local and regional artists and makers, an interactive splatter paint station, and live music by Ed Casper, … [Read more...]
Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Batesville Announce the Return of White River Wonderland to Riverside Park
November 8, 2021 by
Each winter, the light display that earned Batesville recognition as the Christmas Capital of Arkansas™ takes over Riverside Park for locals and visitors to experience a magical holiday season on the White River. The City of Batesville and the Batesville Area Chamber jointly announced that the … [Read more...]
Cleburne County Community Foundation Celebrates National Philanthropy Day Nov. 18
November 8, 2021 by
On Nov. 18 over 800 community foundations and nonprofits across America will celebrate National Philanthropy Day, a special day set aside every November to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy—and those people active in the philanthropic community—to the enrichment of our world. “We … [Read more...]
