Stone Bank announced plans to present eight movies free of charge to be shown at the Stream Theater starting on June 5 and running through July 24. Each movie will be shown on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. Seating is open but limited. “We’re so proud to give families in the Mountain View area this … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2022
Survey: Nursing Homes Still Facing Staffing & Economic Crisis
As more than 500 long term care professionals gather on Capitol Hill this week to meet with the nation’s lawmakers, the American Health Care Association (AHCA), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and other long term care facilities across the country, released of a survey of nursing home … [Read more...]
BACC hosts the annual Business Expo
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) hosted its annual Business Expo presented by FNBC on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. The expo theme was "Who's Who" and celebrated the "best of" what the Batesville area businesses have to offer. "We had a great time at this year's Business Expo," said … [Read more...]
Harding University Announces New Executive Vice President
Harding University appointed Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson as executive vice president June 1. Thompson will serve alongside President Mike Williams as he begins his tenure. “Dr. Thompson is a highly talented, Spirit-led leader who will be intimately engaged with the entire University community,” … [Read more...]
Arkansas Farmers Market Week Proclamation
WHAT: The Arkansas Department of Agriculture will celebrate Governor Asa Hutchinson's proclamation of June 12 - June 18, 2022, as Arkansas Farmers Market Week. WHEN: Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 10:30 a.m. WHERE: St. Joseph Center of Arkansas, 6800 Camp Robinson Road, North Little … [Read more...]
Local Businesses Make Plans for Business Expo
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will hold its annual Business Expo presented by FNBC on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. The event will be held in the gymnasium of the Batesville Community Center and is free and open to the public. The theme is "Who's Who" and will celebrate the "best of" … [Read more...]
Arkansas Continues to Successfully Reduce Nutrients
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Division will be accepting public comments on the recently updated Arkansas Nutrient Reduction Strategy (ANRS), a non-regulatory, voluntary guidance document that prioritizes watersheds with the highest need for reduction of nutrients that … [Read more...]
Following Push By Boozman, USDA Expands Flexibilities to Empower American Producers to Address Global Food Crisis
Boozman applauded this long-awaited action to help counter the unprecedented disruption in global crop markets brought on by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. With this announcement, millions of acres of agricultural land will become available sooner to America’s farmers and ranchers. “Allowing … [Read more...]
$35.4 Million Provided for Arkansas Water and Wastewater Projects
On June 1, 2022, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Arkansas Natural Resources Commission approved $35,410,210 for nine water and wastewater projects and four technical assistance programs serving more than 211,372 Arkansans. The projects are as follows: The Benton County Water … [Read more...]