The IMPACT Independence County Steering Committee announced the process has begun to revise IMPACT Independence County’s strategic plan.IMPACT planning efforts began in 2015 under the direction of three co-chairs: Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Lyon College, and the University of Arkansas … [Read more...]
Arkansas Participates in National Work Zone Awareness Week
April 27, 2020 by
As part of NWZAW, the Main Street Bridge, Clinton Presidential Park Bridge, Big Dam Bridge, Two Rivers Pedestrian Bridge, The Junction Bridge Pedestrian Walk Way, the Union Plaza Building and the Simmons Building (formerly Acxiom building) will be lit with orange lights in observance of the … [Read more...]
Delegation Applauds Department of Education for Awarding Over $128 Million in Coronavirus Assistance for Arkansas K-12 Students
April 27, 2020 by
The funding—totaling $128,758,638—will be released to the Arkansas Department of Education. It is part of a nationwide disbursement of more than $13.2 billion in emergency funds allocated by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which recently became law with … [Read more...]
Independence County Library Offers Free WIFI
April 21, 2020 by
The Independence County Library, located at 267 East Main Street in Batesville, is offering free WIFI to patrons while the library is closed to the public. The WIFI is accessible from Main Street, near the front entrance to the library, and also near the back entrance on Water Street. The … [Read more...]
Maintenance Work on Interstate 40/55 in West Memphis Requires Temporary Lane Closures
April 20, 2020 by
Maintenance Work on Interstate 40/55 in West Memphis will require temporary lane closures, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will perform pavement repairs on the combined section of Interstates 40 and 55 from the Highway 38 … [Read more...]
Boozman and Warner Lead Effort to Urge USDA to Assist Cotton Industry in Wake of Coronavirus
April 20, 2020 by
As the coronavirus continues to take an economic toll on agriculture producers, U.S. senators from both parties have come together to encourage the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to work with the cotton industry so that needed aid can be delivered in a timely manner. A letter from 21 … [Read more...]
Work on Interstate 30 Requires Lane Closures in Little Rock
April 17, 2020 by
Crews performing utility design work along the Interstate 30 corridor in Little Rock will require ramp and adjacent roadway lane closures, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Design work on the 30 Crossing project will require lane closures in select areas along … [Read more...]
Boozman, Cotton & Womack Honor Arkansas Sailor Who Died of COVID-19
April 17, 2020 by
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressman Steve Womack—honored the service and life of Fort Smith, Arkansas native Chief Petty Officer Charles Robert Thacker, Jr. who died as a result of coronavirus related complications after serving aboard the USS Theodore … [Read more...]
Annual Rotary Award Banquet Accepting Nominees
April 14, 2020 by
We are looking for nominees from our area in the five areas listed below. The winners will be awarded at our Annual Rotary Award Banquet. Please submit all nominations by June 1, 2020 to: BatesvilleArRotaryClub@gmail.com or mail to Rotary Club of Batesville Attn: Amanda Dickey/Community … [Read more...]
