On Friday, December 10 a tornado devastated the town of Monette, Ark. Arkansas Health Care Association (AHCA) member facility Monette Manor took a direct hit and the facility was completely destroyed. AHCA has set up a Disaster Relief Fund through the Arkansas Health Care Foundation and launched an … [Read more...]
Campaign Launched to Raise Donations for Monette Manor Residents and Staff Impacted by Tornado
December 30, 2021 by
Author Talk at Faulkner County Library
December 30, 2021 by
On Tuesday, January 18th, come meet local author John Vanderslice at 7:00 p.m. and hear about his new book “Nous Nous.” John Vanderslice teaches creative writing to graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Central Arkansas. His short stories, essays, poems, and one-act … [Read more...]
Impact Launch Party in Batesville
December 22, 2021 by
The Impact Launch Party, presented by First Community Bank, will take place on Friday, January 28, 2022, at the Batesville Community Center. The 2022 Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Gala will take unique form this year—it's more than just a typical annual meeting. This … [Read more...]
As Inflation Soars, Boozman Stands up for Farmers and Ranchers
December 22, 2021 by
U.S. John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, joined Sen. John Thune (R-SD) to lead several of their colleagues in urging federal financial regulators to provide community banks, credit unions and Farm Credit institutions with the … [Read more...]
Boozman Honors Veterans Day by Highlighting Memories of Arkansas Vietnam Veteran
December 21, 2021 by
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 … [Read more...]
White County Single Parent Scholarship Fund Deadline
December 21, 2021 by
The deadline for applying for White County Single Parent Scholarship Fund, Inc.(WCSPSF, Inc.) spring 2022 scholarships is January 7, 2022. WCSPSF, Inc. awards scholarships to White County single parents of minor children who are pursuing post-secondary education in order to achieve skilled … [Read more...]
Arkansas Delegation Supports Governor’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration
December 21, 2021 by
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—wrote to President Joe Biden urging him to support Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s request for a major disaster declaration for Craighead, Jackson, Mississippi, Poinsett … [Read more...]
McDonald’s Parking Lot Parties in Little Rock on Dec. 17–18
December 17, 2021 by
Several McDonald’s restaurants in Little Rock, Arkansas will host parking lot parties this Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17–18. The events will include games, giveaways, door prizes and other fun activities. McDonald’s staff will also be on hand to help customers enroll in the McDonald’s MyRewards … [Read more...]
Harding University Commencement Ceremony
December 17, 2021 by
Harding University will honor more than 400 candidates for graduation during its fall commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 in the Benson Auditorium. The ceremony will be livestreamed at streaming.harding.edu. Members of this semester’s graduating class represent five … [Read more...]
Eliseo Casiano Accepts Gallery Manager Position for BAAC
December 17, 2021 by
Batesville Area Arts Council is pleased to announce Eliseo Casiano as the new Gallery Manager for the organization as of September 24th, 2021. Alicia Williams, BAAC Board President said, “We are so honored to welcome Eliseo to the Batesville Area Arts Council team! We look forward to all he will … [Read more...]
