Session III of Arkansas Craft School Community Classes To Begin

Session III of Arkansas Craft School Community Classes will begin the week of February 26, and will run through May 6, 2014.  Classes will be held at the Craft School’s Artisan Studios at 110-112 East Main Street; conveniently and safely located right off the Square and next door to the Arkansas … [Read more...]

Van Buren County residents now have The Code Red Alert weather service

Van Buren County residents now have a new ally waiting to provide them with valuable information. The Code Red Alert weather service may even save your life. When severe weather comes near; be it thunderstorm, tornado, or flood, Code Red is here to notify you through a phone call, email, or text … [Read more...]

Moody To Run for Arkansas House

Today Lackey Moody Jr. announced his candidacy for District 63 of the Arkansas House of Representatives. A life-long resident of Independence County and two-term member of the Independence County Quorum Court, Lackey states, " I want to continue to be a strong voice for the people of Independence … [Read more...]

Harding University CIO Featured in Technology Magazine

Harding University Chief Information Officer Keith Cronk was featured in a December article of CIO Review, a technology magazine. In the article, Cronk, also vice president of information systems and technology, discussed technology advancements, bandwidth management and digital trends from a … [Read more...]

Thomas named vice president of governmental affairs for Arkansas Electric Cooperatives

Little Rock, Ark. — Jan. 21, 2014 — Kirkley Thomas has been named as the vice president of governmental affairs for Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI). He replaces Carmie Henry, who will retire effective Jan. 31 after more than 17 years with the cooperatives. “After a nationwide search … [Read more...]

Heber Springs Area Chamber of Commerce 2014 Board of Directors

The Heber Springs Area Chamber of Commerce recently held its annual Board of Directors Retreat at the Heber Springs Community Center.  On hand to facilitate the retreat was Susie Marks, Senior Vice-President of Programs at the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce.  Ms. Marks challenged the board to … [Read more...]

Batesville Area Arts Council’s Annual “Souper Bowl Saturday”

BAAC's annual "Souper Bowl Saturday" fundraiser will take place on Saturday, February 1st from 10am-1pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Tickets are now on sale at the BAAC Gallery on Main, Carlee's Hallmark, Citizens Bank, and the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are $7 in advance for … [Read more...]

Quink to Continue Harding University’s Lyceum Series

Harding University’s Concert Lyceum Series will continue Jan. 31, 2014, with Dutch vocal quartet Quink. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. in the Administration Auditorium. Since its first concerts in 1978, the group ranks among the top a cappella ensembles of the world. Members include four … [Read more...]

More Than 50 Registered to Attend Training Seminar Sponsored by the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas

More than 50 attendees from across Arkansas are registered to attend a political candidate training seminar on Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas offices at 1 Cooperative Way in Little Rock. The event is sponsored by the Electric Cooperatives of … [Read more...]

Annual Arkansas High School Mock Trial Competition

Hundreds of high school students from across the state will join in Little Rock February 21-22 for the annual. Students will have the opportunity to act as lawyers and witnesses in simulated trials before actual judges and attorneys. The winning team will then go on to represent Arkansas at the … [Read more...]