U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) have joined over two dozen Republican senators to introduce a resolution supporting parents’ right to be fully and actively involved in the education of their children, and calling on Attorney General Merrick Garland to rescind the Department … [Read more...]
Boozman, Cotton Support Concerned Parents’ Rights, Condemn Biden Administration’s Intimidation
November 1, 2021 by
U.S. Flag and AR State Flag Half-Staff Notification
November 1, 2021 by
Governor Asa Hutchinson has ordered the United States flag and the state flag of Arkansas to be lowered to half-staff in tribute to the service and memory of U.S. Navy Fireman First Class Dan Edward Reagan. Fireman First Class Reagan was assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma when he was killed … [Read more...]
Harding University names Dr. Michael D. Williams as sixth president
October 29, 2021 by
Robert. C. Walker, chairman of Harding’s board of trustees, is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Michael D. Williams as the sixth president of Harding University. This announcement represents the conclusion of a nine-month, nationwide search during which input was received from all Harding … [Read more...]
U.S. Flag and AR State Flag Half-Staff Notification
October 29, 2021 by
Governor Asa Hutchinson has ordered the United States flag and the state flag of Arkansas to be lowered to half-staff in tribute to the memory of Mandeville Assistant Fire Chief Lucas Stephenson. Lucas Stephenson, assistant chief of the Mandeville Volunteer Fire Department, died in the line of … [Read more...]
BACC to Hold Ribbon-Cutting for Exam Prep Hub
October 25, 2021 by
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Exam Prep Hub on Tuesday, October 26, at 1 p.m. Exam Prep Hub offers ACT prep classes for high school students. They provide content tutoring and instruction, test-taking tips and strategies, and test anxiety … [Read more...]
Construction on Interstate 30 Requires Lane Closures in Little Rock and North Little Rock
October 25, 2021 by
Continued work on Interstate 30 in Little Rock and North Little Rock will involve lane closures, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, the following travel impacts will occur the week of October 25. In general, daytime lane closures will occur … [Read more...]
Arkansas Family Nominated by Boozman Selected as National Angels in Adoption Honoree
October 22, 2021 by
Dave and Jenny Marrs have been named National Angels in Adoption honorees by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI). The Bentonville couple were nominated by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) for their advocacy of adoption and other critical services for children in Arkansas and … [Read more...]
BAAC Exhibition Convergence
October 22, 2021 by
The Batesville Area Arts Council is pleased to present Convergence, an exhibition by Landon M. Perkins, at the BAAC Gallery on Main (226 E Main St), October 15 – Nov. 19, 2021. Perkins is an artist from Tallahassee, Florida. He earned his MFA degree in Printmaking from Syracuse University in 2017 … [Read more...]
Harding University Invites You to Celebrate Homecoming 2021
October 21, 2021 by
Harding University invites you to celebrate its 97th anniversary Oct. 21-23. The Homecoming weekend will incorporate everything students, alumni, faculty, staff and community love about Harding, including this year’s theatre production, “Elf The Musical”. “After not meeting in person last year, … [Read more...]
McCauley Services Shares Arkansas’ Scariest Pests Just in Time for Halloween
October 21, 2021 by
They’re creepy, they’re crawley and, let's be honest, some of them are absolutely frightening if you find them in your home. From commonplace pests to exotic critters, McCauley Services is sharing its top list of Arkansas’ scariest pests just in time for Halloween. “Insects and other pests don’t … [Read more...]
