The public is invited to learn more about bird identification and feeding birds during Cleburne County Master Gardener’s upcoming meeting. This meeting will be held Tuesday, February 4th, 10 a.m. at the First Electric Co-op, 150 Industrial Park Rd., in Heber Springs. Dr. Larry Jernigan will be the … [Read more...]
Conway Symphony Orchestra Presents American Portrait: A Concert of Unity
January 29, 2020 by
The Conway Symphony Orchestra presents their February concert, American Portrait: A Concert of Unity, in Reynolds Performance Hall at the University of Central Arkansas February 15th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $20-$40 and are free for all UCA students, courtesy of the UCA College of Fine Arts … [Read more...]
Political Campaign Signs Not Permitted on Highway Right of Way
January 27, 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...]
Souper Bowl Saturday
January 25, 2020 by
Batesville Area Arts Council’s annual “Souper Bowl Saturday” fundraiser will take place on Saturday, February 1 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the BAAC Gallery on Main (226 E Main Street). Individuals can support the arts in our community by purchasing delicious soup to take home with them, made by … [Read more...]
Boozman Applauds USDA Broadband Investment in Arkansas
January 22, 2020 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) applauded the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) $7.1 million broadband investment in rural Arkansas. The grant will support two high-speed broadband infrastructure projects to improve rural broadband for 1,250 homes in Baxter, Marion and Stone … [Read more...]
Boozman Calls Signing of Trade Deal with China a “Promising Step in the Right Direction”
January 18, 2020 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) said the signing of the phase one deal marks a “promising step in the right direction” toward better trade relations with China. Boozman, who was among a select group of lawmakers invited to the White House for the signing ceremony, praised the efforts of the … [Read more...]
Boozman, Cotton Introduce Legislation to Allow Portrait of Prominent Arkansas Lawyer in Post Office
January 17, 2020 by
U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced legislation permitting the United States Postal Service (USPS) to accept and display a portrait of notable Little Rock attorney Scipio A. Jones to hang in the Little Rock post office that bears his name. “Scipio Jones was an … [Read more...]
Local Finalists to be Recognized at BACC Annual Meeting & Gala
January 17, 2020 by
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce’s (BACC) Annual Meeting and Gala will be held on Friday, Jan. 24 at the Batesville Community Center. The “White River Lodge” themed event is expected to attract in excess of 400 guests and celebrate community accomplishments from 2019. “We are so grateful … [Read more...]
The Reform Alliance Announces National School Choice Week Rally in Arkansas
January 17, 2020 by
The Reform Alliance is announcing their participation in National School Choice Week. National School Choice Week is January 26- February 1. During this week, individuals, schools, legislators, students and families will participate in events throughout the entire country. The Reform Alliance … [Read more...]
Cleburne County Cares, Inc. Budget Committee Submission Are Being Taken
January 17, 2020 by
The Cleburne County Cares, Inc. Budget Committee has begun working on the 2020 Budget. They would like for any all volunteer non-profit organization in Cleburne County who is not government funded or sponsored that is needing financial assistance to please submit a proposal as to the specific help … [Read more...]
