Chamber Announces Plans to Celebrate Area Businesses at its Annual Meeting and Gala

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced plans to recognize outstanding area businesses and individuals in their "Impact Era" at its Annual Meeting and Gala. The event, presented by First Community Bank, will be held at the Batesville Community Center on Friday, January 26, 2024, … [Read more...]

Little Rock VA holds Next Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans

Little Rock VA holds next Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans, December 14 WHAT:  Monthly Virtual VA Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans WHO:    During the upcoming Virtual Claims Clinic, Veterans may speak one-on-one with staff at the Little Rock VA Regional … [Read more...]

Arkansas Broadcasters Association New Executive Director Named Veteran Broadcaster Neal Gladner Selected

Longtime Arkansas broadcaster Neal Gladner has been selected as the new executive director of Arkansas Broadcasters Association (ABA). The selection was made after ABA conducted a nationwide search for the organization's new leader."We're very excited to have Neal join ABA in this leadership role," … [Read more...]

ASU-Beebe Community Tree Lighting Event Moved Indoors

Due to the possibility of inclement weather, the Community Tree Lighting event on Thursday, Nov. 30 has been moved indoors to the Centennial Bank Gymnasium in the Owen Center on the Beebe campus, which is located at 1102 West College Street. The event is free and open to the public. The event … [Read more...]

Lyon College Kresge Gallery to Feature Works of Nashville Artist

The Lyon College Kresge Gallery will showcase the works of artist and educator Mandy Rogers Horton from Monday, Nov. 6, through Friday, Dec. 8, in the historic Alphin Humanities Building on the Lyon College campus, 2300 Highland Rd., Batesville. There will be a reception and artist talk on … [Read more...]

Jay Chafin State Farm celebrates Ribbon Cutting

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Jay Chafin State Farm. The State Farm location is celebrating new ownership following the retirement of Kenny Allen. Jay Chafin has been with State Farm for over 25 years, serving the Mountain Home and surrounding areas. … [Read more...]

Governor Sanders Announces Dalaney Thomas as Director of Tourism 

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that Dalaney Thomas will serve as Director of Tourism at the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism.“I’m proud to announce that Dalaney Thomas will serve as Arkansas’ newest Director of Tourism. Dalaney has spent nearly a decade working … [Read more...]

Professional Bull Riders’ Premier Series Returns to North Little Rock, Arkansas, for PBR Little Rock at Simmons Bank Arena March 15-16, 2024

For the 11th time in the sport’s history, PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) premier Unleash The Beast will buck into Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas, holding the PBR Little Rock March 15-16, 2024. For two nights only, the Top 40 bull riders in the world will go head-to-head … [Read more...]

BACC to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for Batesville School District

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for Batesville School District’s new Cafeteria and Fine Arts Facility. The ceremony will occur at 1 Pioneer Drive in Batesville on Wednesday, November 29, at 1 p.m. Batesville School District, comprised of seven campuses … [Read more...]

Tickets On Sale for ‘A Baptist Health Christmas’ Concert Featuring Singer-Songwriter Ben Rector

Join Baptist Health Foundation for “A Baptist Health Christmas,” a concert featuring national recording artist Ben Rector with performances by Chrissy P. and the Saint Mark Sanctuary Choir.  Presented by Compass One Healthcare, “A Baptist Health Christmas” will be Saturday, Dec. 2, at The Venue … [Read more...]