The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will host a substitute teacher hiring event Thursday, October 22, 1:00, at the Chamber office, 409 Vine Street, Batesville. Applicants must register with WillSub, at http://www.pcmiservices.com and click the link for orientation meetings by State, … [Read more...]
Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce to Host Free Substitute Teacher Hiring Event
October 13, 2020 by
Greers Ferry 38th Annual Chili Challenge
October 13, 2020 by
The 38th Annual Chili Challenge will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Greers Ferry City Park. Time and Location has changed: We will start 30 minutes early and end 30 minutes earlier this year. Due to the COVID restrictions, the chili challenge is being … [Read more...]
Arkansas Delegation Announces Major DOT Awards for US 67 & Railroad Overpass in Monticello
October 13, 2020 by
Arkansas Delegation Announces Major DOT Awards for US 67 & Railroad Overpass in Monticello U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $10 … [Read more...]
Improvements to Cantrell Road Require Overnight Lane Closures on Interstate 430 in Little Rock and Street Access from Woodland Heights Road
October 13, 2020 by
Improvements to Cantrell Road (Highway 10) require overnight lane closures on Interstate 430 in Little Rock and closing street access to Cantrell Road from Woodland Heights Road, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will put the following … [Read more...]
BACC Held Ribbon Cutting for Maxfield Exchange Co.
October 13, 2020 by
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Maxfield Exchange Co. on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 286 E. Main Street in Batesville. Maxfield Exchange Co. owned by Mike Stephens, is Main Street’s newest antique store that specializes in unique furniture and vintage mid-century items, such as radios, … [Read more...]
Dave Parker Has Been Named Public Information Officer
October 8, 2020 by
Dave Parker has been named Public Information Officer for the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Parker is an Emmy award-winning journalist who has spent more than three decades covering local news. He most recently served seven years as News Director at KTHV-11 in Little Rock. Prior to … [Read more...]
Boozman Statement on Passage of Bill to Avoid Shutdown
October 2, 2020 by
“Governing by short-term extensions is a less than desirable option. Congress should pass individual funding bills each year to avoid the chronic budget uncertainty that makes it difficult to plan for the future. Regular order is the best way to reduce government spending, balance our budget and … [Read more...]
Walk The Paws in Batesville
September 30, 2020 by
You are invited to Walk the Paws on October 1, 2020 @6:00pm at the Batesville community center lower parking lot (by the duck pond). We encourage social distancing and ask that mask be worn before and after the walking/running. Distance is up to you and your furry friend!Don’t have a dog but still … [Read more...]
Batesville Area Arts Council To Present Kindred Art Exhibition
September 29, 2020 by
The Batesville Area Arts Council is pleased to present Kindred, an exhibition by Adrienne Callander, at the BAAC Gallery on Main (226 E Main St) September 1 - October 3, 2020. This is an interactive exhibition featuring one of Callander’s new projects, #littlesweaterhug, the artist’s socially … [Read more...]
Political Campaign Signs Not Permitted on Highway Right of Way
September 29, 2020 by
Candidates for political office and their supporters are reminded that it is unlawful to place campaign signs on highway right of way in Arkansas, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. “There are several Arkansas statutes addressing encroachment and the placing of … [Read more...]
