“Every Scar Tells a Story” by Victoria K. Mavis and Angelo R. Senese is a fictionalized account of Mavis’ life experiences as a person who chose victory over victimhood. The novel follows main character, Liz Harris, a smart and talented woman who is struggling financially. Alongside her life coach, … [Read more...]
Empowering Self Discovery Novel Inspired by Real Life Experiences by Arkansas Author
2nd Annual Scots Spectacular, July 24th in Becknell Gymnasium Lyon College
The 2nd Annual Scots Spectacular will be held July 24th in Becknell Gymnasium Lyon College. This year's Scots Champion Award will go to legendary Coach and former Athletic Director Terry Garner. There will be silent and live auctions, dinner, and live music, it will be an opportunity to celebrate … [Read more...]
Batesville annual Business Expo was a Success
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) hosted its annual Business Expo presented by FNBC on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. The expo theme was "One Hit Wonders" and featured over 100 vendors. "We were so excited to return to our normal format for the annual Business Expo," says Shelly Hendrix, … [Read more...]
Help set goals for Independence County tourism at Meeting on June 17
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce will begin the next phase of the IMPACT strategic planning process with its Tourism Hub meeting series. The first meeting is Thursday, June 17, at 5:30 p.m. at UACCB's Independence Hall. The goal of the Tourism hub is to maximize Independence County's … [Read more...]
Boozman Statement on Biden Administration’s Repeal of Commonsense Water Rule
U.S. Senator John Boozman released the following statement in response to the Biden administration’s announcement of the repeal of the Navigable Waters Protection rule to define Waters of the United States (WOTUS): “Eliminating the certainty of the Trump-era WOTUS rule threatens the … [Read more...]


