“Ready, Set, Go!” It’s time for the White County Business EXPO & Job Fair! The event will be held on Tuesday, July 27 in the Ganus Activities Center on the Harding University campus. The Racing theme will be complete with an antique race car and other vintage cars on display. The … [Read more...]
Fairfield Bay Library To Host Community Fish Fry
The Fairfield Bay Library will be hosting a Community Fish Fry on Friday, August 6, 2021 at the Woodland Mead Park Pavilion in Fairfield Bay. John 3:16 Ministries will be catering the event and serving up their amazing catfish/chicken dinners. The Fairfield Bay Library is a 501c3 charity … [Read more...]
Department Seeking Public Input about Proposed Widening of Highway 5 in Bryant
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will conduct an online public involvement meeting about the proposed widening of Highway 5 from Highway 183 to the Pulaski County line in Bryant. The public is invited to listen, view meeting materials, and provide written comments. The website … [Read more...]
Batesville Seeks Proposals For a Community Mural:
Main Street Batesville seeks proposals for a community mural to be painted on Main Street. Batesville has a unique cultural and historical background, being geographically nestled in the foothills of the Ozarks and the oldest continuous city in the state. This year Batesville is celebrating its … [Read more...]
U.S. Flag and Arkansas State Flag Half-Staff Notification: Pea Ridge Police Officer Kevin Apple
Governor Asa Hutchinson has ordered the United States flag and state flag of Arkansas to fly at half-staff in tribute to the memory of Pea Ridge Police Officer Kevin Apple. Flags are to remain at half-staff until the day of interment. Officer Apple was killed in the line of duty on Saturday, June … [Read more...]
Boozman Shares Service Memories of 99-year-old WWII Veteran
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the service and sacrifice of World War II veteran Ray Randall in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans. Randall was born in Glendale, California on February 18, 1922 and was named after his paternal grandfather. … [Read more...]
Bridge Work on I-30 in Benton will Involve Slow Rolling Lane Closures
Crews will use slow roll lane closures on Interstate 30 in Benton below the South Street bridge next week during overnight hours, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will be working on the South Street bridge over I-30 Monday through … [Read more...]
BACC Engages Community to Develop Tourist Attraction Strategies
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) kicked off its Tourism hub meeting series Thursday evening at UACCB’s Independence Hall. In partnership with BACC, Landon Downing of Citizens Bank and Jeanne Roepcke of Batesville School District serve as leadership for the hub. Sarah Kinser, Chief … [Read more...]
Department Seeking Public Input about Proposed Design Modifications to Highway 83 Spur in Monticello
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will conduct an online public involvement meeting about the proposed design modifications to Scogin Drive (Hwy 83 Spur) to Highway 278, which includes a railroad overpass and roundabouts at Jordan Drive and Old Warren Road in Monticello. The … [Read more...]
Harding University to host the 2021 Special Olympics Arkansas Summer Games
Harding University will host the 2021 Special Olympics Arkansas Summer Games June 24-26. This year’s theme is “Back at It,” and athletes will compete in various sports including powerlifting, swimming and tennis skills. All COVID-19 guidelines for social distancing and safety will be … [Read more...]