The Batesville Area Arts Council hosted the 6th Annual Artoberfest, in combination with Main Street’s second Nightmare on Main Street Parade, Saturday, October 22. The festival featured over 40 local and regional artists and makers, a tie-dye t-shirt station, and live music by Ed Casper, … [Read more...]
John 3:16 Ministries to host Community Fest
November 2, 2022 by
A carnival, bouncy houses, live music and Santa Claus himself are just a few things planned for Community Fest at John 3:16 Ministries on Saturday, Nov. 19. Admission is free and open to the public. Headliner is the award-winning Annie Moses Band, which will be kicking off their 2022 … [Read more...]
Jedidiah Bates Sculpture Unveiled at Batesville Homecoming
November 1, 2022 by
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting at Batesville High School charter earlier this month. The ceremony, held at the entrance of the building, was for the unveiling of Jedediah Bates, a 9-foot-tall wood-carved Pioneer statue. "We are so proud to introduce and dedicate the … [Read more...]
ASU Beebe Receives Awards
November 1, 2022 by
Arkansas State University-Beebe Chancellor Dr. Jennifer Methvin and the Institutional Advancement team have returned from the District 4 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations conference held Oct. 20-22, 2022, in Houston, Texas, with renewed energy and six new awards. As members … [Read more...]
Arkansas Bankers Association Taps First Community Bank’s Bill Oliva For Top Honor
November 1, 2022 by
First Community Bank’s Bill Oliva has been honored by the Arkansas Bankers Association with the Bill Holmes Leadership Award. This prestigious distinction recognizes outstanding leadership among the emerging leaders in Arkansas banking. The award is in honor of former ABA President Bill Holmes … [Read more...]
Fairfield Bay 2022 Tour of Lights Starting November 25th
November 1, 2022 by
The 2022 Tour of Lights will begin on November 25th. Homes, streets, and Businesses that wish to participate must have their displays up no later than November 22nd. Ballots for Peoples Choice will be available at the Chamber. Please only one ballot per person. Judging for the Tour of Lights and … [Read more...]
Independence Firearms and Training Celebrates Ribbon Cutting
October 25, 2022 by
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Independence Firearms and Training last Tuesday. Independence Firearms and Training, located at 305 Circle Drive in Cord, is a newly-opened facility featuring a 300-yard outdoor shooting range, an indoor laser … [Read more...]
Harding University continues Distinguished Lecture Series with Executive Director of World Food Programme David Beasley, Senator John Boozman and Former Walmart CFO Brett Biggs
October 25, 2022 by
The Harding University American Studies Institute will host the executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme, Former Governor David Beasely, along with United States Senator John Boozman and Former Walmart CFO Brett Biggs for a discussion on the future of global food security … [Read more...]
Do You Have A Special Family Member or Friend That You Would Like To Honor?
October 25, 2022 by
Do You Have A Special Family Member or Friend That You Would Like To Honor? What better way to “honor” or “remember” someone, who has served our country and/or our community, than to have a visible display? You have that opportunity with the “Field of Honor”, which is coordinated by … [Read more...]
Twenty-three Arkansas Playgrounds Selected to Participate in Annual
October 25, 2022 by
Shade Trees on Playgrounds Program The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division is pleased to announce the expansion of the Shade Trees on Playgrounds program to celebrate the program’s 20th anniversary. Twenty-three schools in 20 communities, more than double the number of schools … [Read more...]
