The Batesville Area Arts Council has created Gingerbread House Kits this year in place of their annual Gingerbread House Workshop. The kits are available now, while supplies last, and are recommended for all ages! The kits contain step-by-step instructions, and all supplies needed to create your … [Read more...]
Boozman Calls for Funding of Public Lands Payments to Support Rural Communities
December 10, 2020 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) pressed congressional leaders to fund programs in the Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations bill that provide resources for essential services for rural counties. In a bipartisan letter, Boozman and his colleagues call for robust funding for the Payments in Lieu of … [Read more...]
Wassailing They Shall Go On Main Street
December 9, 2020 by
Take a walk on the wassail side Saturday, December 12 in historic downtown Batesville. The inaugural Main Street Wassail Walk will encourage people to stroll Main Street Batesville and get to know downtown merchants over a cup of wassail and hors d'oeuvres. A yuletide drink in England since … [Read more...]
Department Seeking Public Input about Proposed Replacement of Structures on Highways 77, 140, 158 and 181 in Mississippi County
December 7, 2020 by
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will conduct an online public involvement meeting about the proposed replacement of bridge and box structures on Highways 77, 140, 158 and 181 in Mississippi County. The public is invited to listen, view meeting materials, and provide written … [Read more...]
Free Community Christmas Dinner in Tumbling Shoals
December 7, 2020 by
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. Due to COVID-19 precautions, the meal will be drive-through this year. Drive in and follow the directions. You will not need to leave … [Read more...]
Construction Requires Overnight Lane Closures on Interstate 30 in Saline County
December 2, 2020 by
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight lane closures on the Interstate. This project (Job CA0601) is part of ARDOT’s Connecting Arkansas Program and includes widening 5.5 miles of Interstate 30 to three lanes in each direction, from the interchange … [Read more...]
Award Recipients Announced for ArDOT Transportation Alternatives Program and Recreational Trails Program
December 1, 2020 by
The Arkansas Department of Transportation has announced the award recipients for its Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and Recreational Trails Program (RTP) for 2020. The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) provides funding for programs and projects defined as “transportation … [Read more...]
Ozark Health Foundation Luminarias Campaign
December 1, 2020 by
Ozark Health Foundation is holding their annual luminaria sale. This year, the luminaria purchases will include a ceremony, memory ornament, and recognition board in the hospital lobby. The lighting ceremony will take place on December 20th at 4:30. For more information, call (501)745-9714. … [Read more...]
Angel Tree Toy Drive in Batesville
November 30, 2020 by
This year we are partnering with the Angel Tree ministry at First Baptist Church. We are helping them collect the most needed items on their list: soccer balls, games, and bike helmets. We are a drop off location for these items (and any other kid items you want to donate). There is also an online … [Read more...]
Work on Interstate 30 Requires Lane Closures and New Traffic Patterns in Little Rock and North Little Rock
November 30, 2020 by
Crews performing work along the Interstate 30 corridor in Little Rock and North Little Rock will require lane closures and new traffic patterns, including the closure of the 9th Street bridge over I-30 in Little Rock, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather … [Read more...]
