2021 Pioneer Day in Melbourne was a Success

It was a beautiful day in Melbourne Arkansas for the 2021 Pioneer Day, It started in 1942, this year there was a parade, street dance, crafts, kids games, rodeo, Gospel music, food, and more. Pioneer Day Parade line up Melbourne Fire Department at Pioneer Day 2021, they thank the community … [Read more...]

New Business Open in Greers Ferry Ribbon Cutting by Chamber

Gold Creek Customs Ribbon Cutting It was all smiles as the Greers Ferry Chamber welcomed Gold Creek Customs, located on Highway 16 next to Dollar General, in Greers Ferry, on April 24, 2021. The Open House and Grand Opening were held from 11 till 4 and the Ribbon Cutting was held at 11 … [Read more...]

Tammy Hefner of Greers Ferry wins over $1,000.00 in prizes

Let’s Congratulate Tammy Hefner of Greers Ferry, our 18th winner of the Timeless Tuesday Treasure Chest Window Sticker Giveaway, She picked up over $1,000.00 of gift certificates! Tammy Hefner of Greers Ferry our 18th winner of the Timeless Tuesday Treasure Chest Window Sticker Giveaway, she … [Read more...]

Cupcake War competition to Benefit Local Schools

The Fairfield Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Cupcake War competition in conjunction with our Cupcakes and Characters Event for the same day. Each participant must provide 26 cupcakes to be judged. 24 of these cupcakes will be served to the guests and two will be shared with our … [Read more...]

Harding University to Recognize Graduates During Spring Commencement May 7-8

Harding University’s spring commencement ceremonies will be held Friday and Saturday, May 7 and 8, celebrating the accomplishments of more than 800 students. A ceremony will be held Friday, May 7 at 4 p.m., and four ceremonies will be held Saturday, May 8 at 9 a.m., 12 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the … [Read more...]

Mayville Engineering Company in Heber Springs donated to our 501 Day food drive

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. donated to the 501 Day food drive for the Heber Springs Chamber! MEC's team members collected 12,207 food items that will be distributed to local pantries to help those in need! The Heber Springs Chamber will also be collecting nonperishable food items at our booth … [Read more...]

2021 Cave City Watermelon Festival Set for July 29-31th

Cave City Watermelon Festival is gearing up for another great Festival. The 41st Cave City Watermelon Festival is set for July 29-31th. County Music Legion Tracy Byrd, will be headlining this years festival on Saturday Night.  If you are interested in being part of one of the most … [Read more...]

70th Annual Pioneer Days is this Saturday May 1st

The 70th Annual Pioneer Days will be held this Saturday, May 1, in Melbourne. The Pioneer Days 5K Run/Walk Race will begin on Saturday at 7 am followed by the kiddie parade at 10:15 am and then then the main Parade at 11 am, games from 1 till 3 and terrapin races at 2pm (terrapin races to be held at … [Read more...]

Rethinking how we do education so that it focuses on students

At his public school, Mason, who has autism, was always at the bottom of his class, falling further behind every semester. He was being bullied daily and had zero friends. In short, he was sad. Now, in the specialized environment at Access Group, he is getting A’s in math, always talks about his … [Read more...]

Senators Tom Cotton, Mitch McConnell, Colleagues Condemn Amazon for Removing Justice Clarence Thomas Documentary

Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), along with Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), today led a group of 19 senators in a letter to Jeffrey Bezos questioning why Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words, a documentary about the life of U.S. Supreme … [Read more...]