Archives for September 2022

A Day of Caring Mission to Expand

The “A Day of Caring” mission is expanding!  Will you join us in Community of Caring 2022 with Caring Drives and Volunteer Days?  The mission kicks off in September and will take place around Searcy throughout the year, driven by businesses, churches, and … [Read more...]

BACC to Hold Ribbon-Cutting for Weichert, Relators – The Property Shoppe

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Weichert, Realtors - The Property Shoppe, on Wednesday, September 21, at 10:30 a.m. The Property Shoppe, a real estate company in our community for over 40 years, has franchised with national real estate leader … [Read more...]

I-30 East Traffic Shifts onto New River Bridge

Interstate 30 eastbound traffic in Little Rock will move onto the Arkansas River bridge beginning September 10. Weather permitting, crews will shift I-30 eastbound traffic onto the river bridge on Saturday, September 10. This traffic switch is the second of three phases in September to move I-30 … [Read more...]

Arkansas Department of Agriculture Announces Online Option for Pest Control and Pesticide Program Licensing and Certification Exams

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce that Pest Control Program and Pesticide Program licensing and certification exams are now offered online.  The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s (Department) Pest Control Program is responsible for administering 11 different … [Read more...]

State Police Partership With DHS

The Arkansas State Police has an exciting new service launching this morning in partnership with DHS!!  If you are a Mandated Reporter within our state, please keep reading!! Starting today, you can visit https://mandatedreporter.arkansas.gov/ to create an account and send in reports using a new … [Read more...]

BACC Held Ribbon Cutting at Midtown Plaza

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Midtown Plaza on Thursday. Midtown Plaza, a newly-completed 6-suite shopping plaza in Batesville, is home to Smiley's BBQ, Rivercity Print & Office, Lainey Mae Clothing Co., Crumbs Up Bakery, Planet Smoothie, and … [Read more...]

Harding University Enrollment Bolstered By a Larger Freshman Class

Harding University’s total enrollment is 4,804, representing a diverse student body from 47 states and more than 50 nations and territories.  The University reports a new student enrollment growth of 6.2% for Fall 2022 with 920 first-time-in-college and transfer students, an increase from 866 in … [Read more...]

Leadership Batesville Learns About Economic Prosperity

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC)'s Leadership Batesville program, presented by Citizens Bank, prepares emerging leaders to serve our community. Through frequent interactions and shared experiences, participants engage in a nine-month curriculum inspired by the community-developed … [Read more...]

Third Annual Scarecrow Competition September

This event is free to participate in and is open to all individuals within the city limits of Fairfield Bay, and to area businesses. You must sign up to participate. Sign-up by email, ffbdirector@gmail.co, or call 501-884-3324 no later than September 14th, no exceptions! We have to have time to … [Read more...]