Harding University’s Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre presents its second production of the summer, “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.” The show will debut Thursday, July 7. Show casts feature members of the Searcy community and University faculty, staff and students. “The Musical Comedy … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2022
Main Street Batesville to host free Summer Concert Series
June 23, 2022 by
Main Street Batesville and the City of Batesville will present some hot music on summer nights when they host a four-part free Summer Concert Series that will kick off this month at Maxfield Park. The inaugural concert will feature two local talents and the Dan Conklin Band to open the series on … [Read more...]
Informational Meeting about Revised Design Plans for Bridge Replacement over Illinois River
June 23, 2022 by
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will conduct an in-person public involvement meeting from 4–7 p.m., Thursday, June 23, at the Holiday Inn Express Boardroom, 2100 Highway 412 West, Siloam Springs, about the revised design plans for the Highway 59 bridge over the Illinois … [Read more...]
IMPACT Independence County and the City of Batesville to Launch Creative Strategies to Connect Young Children to Benefits of Nature
June 23, 2022 by
Cooperative efforts among IMPACT Independence County and the City of Batesville’s Parks and Recreation department are underway to improve access to outdoor play and learning opportunities for area youth. Spending regular time in nature improves young children’s mental, emotional and physical health, … [Read more...]
Museum To Host Food Tasting Event and Reception
June 23, 2022 by
The Old Independence Regional Museum (OIRM) will be hosting a historic foods tasting event that will highlight the various exhibits within the Museum. The event will be held on Thursday, June 30 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The food tour will include foods from the Great Depression, foods served by … [Read more...]
BAAC’s Summer Celebration a Success
June 21, 2022 by
Batesville Area Arts Council's annual Summer Celebration fundraiser was held on Saturday, June 18, at Lyon College's Highland House presented by First Community Bank. The event surpassed its initial fundraising goal, raising more than $12,000 for the non-profit organization. "We … [Read more...]
Boozman Legislation Heading to President’s Desk to Be Signed into Law
June 17, 2022 by
A pair of legislative initiatives championed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) to modernize Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) breast cancer screening policies and the delivery of lifesaving care for women veterans unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives late Wednesday … [Read more...]
Arkansas Craft School Receives a National Endowment For the Arts
June 17, 2022 by
The Arkansas Craft School is one of 62 organizations nationwide, and the only organization in Arkansas, selected to receive a 2022-2023 NEA Big Read grant. A grant of $18,000 will support a community reading program focusing on Sarah Smarsh’s Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in … [Read more...]
