Free Christmas Eve Community Meal in Tumbling Shoals

Tumbling Shoals Baptist Church will again be serving a Free Community Meal on Christmas Eve, at the Tumbling Shoals Baptist Church, on Hwy 25 in Tumbling Shoals.  The meal will be drive-through.  Drive in and follow the signs.  You will not need to leave your car, meal will be delivered to you in … [Read more...]

BACC Announces IMPACT Launch Party Date

FoThe Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) has announced plans to launch the revised IMPACT Independence County strategic plan at its Annual Meeting serving as the official Impact Launch Party. The event, presented by First Community Bank, will be held at the Batesville Community Center on … [Read more...]

Boozman-Backed Measures to Better Serve Veterans Advanced by Senate Committee

The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee this week advanced a number of legislative proposals to better serve veterans – including priorities championed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) to strengthen veterans benefits and services. “The legislation approved by the committee continues our … [Read more...]

Boozman Statement on the Passing of Bob Dole

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement on the passing of former Senator Bob Dole: “Cathy and I join the countless Americans mourning the loss of Bob Dole. The Greatest Generation gave us many heroes to respect and admire, but Bob Dole was surely among its finest. On the … [Read more...]

Child Care Programs Available

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR CHILD CARE? CALL CHILD CARE AWARE OF NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS  - A NON PROFIT CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL AGENCY AT ONE EIGHT HUNDRED,  SEVEN THREE SEVEN, TWENTY-TWO THIRTY SEVEN. CHILD CARE AWARE OF NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS HELPS PARENTS LOCATE CHILD CARE … [Read more...]

BAAC To Offer Gingerbread House Kits

The Batesville Area Arts Council has created Gingerbread House Kits this year in place of their annual Gingerbread House Workshop. The kits are available starting December 11, while supplies last, and are recommended for all ages! Each box contain step-by-step instructions, and all supplies needed … [Read more...]

Pictures With Santa in Mt. View

Pictures with Santa to be held Friday, Dec. 10, 6 to 8 p.m. at Stone Bank  Stone Bank announced that the “Pictures with Santa “event will be held Friday, December 10, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Stone Bank Pavilion, 802 East Main Street in Mountain View.  “Santa will be posing for photos with kids of … [Read more...]

Doubts about Christmas Cards Arriving On Time Should Raise Red Flags on Trusting Postal Service with Finances

U.S. Senator John Boozman is warning a new United States Postal Service pilot program opens the door to federalizing financial services and has called on the agency to discontinue the misguided venture and focus instead on its mission of mail delivery. USPS launched its postal banking pilot … [Read more...]

New Year’s Eve Party to be Held in Fairfield Bay

Tis the season for you to shine. The Fairfield Bay Conference Center is hosting the “Shine Under the Western Skies” New Year’s Eve Party from 8 pm to 1 am. Dance to the amazing sound of Rewind Band and enjoy aw With tantalizing Hors D’oeuvres served throughout the evening, and a complimentary … [Read more...]

United States Flag and Arkansas State Flag Half-Staff Notification: Major Dean Douglas

Governor Asa Hutchinson has directed the United States flag and the state flag of Arkansas to be flown at half-staff in tribute to the memory of Major Dean Douglas, a Navy veteran and first responder with Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services (MEMS). Major Douglas was injured while responding … [Read more...]