Celebrating that we live in the 501 area code on Saturday, May 1st! All Day event! The following businesses are helping to celebrate and here’s what they are offering: Fairfield Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Dine-in or Drive-by lunch at the Chamber/Visitor Center, 365 Dave Creek … [Read more...]
Banker Gene Crawford Joins First Community Bank in Batesville
April 30, 2021 by
First Community Bank in Batesville today announced the hiring of Gene Crawford as senior vice president, director of non-interest services. With nearly forty years of lending experience, he will be responsible for overseeing the management of First Community Bank’s mortgage and trust departments, as … [Read more...]
U.S. Coast Guard Announces New Law Requiring Use of Engine Cut-off Switches
April 30, 2021 by
Operators of recreational vessels less than 26 feet in length will be required to use an engine cut-off switch (ECOS) and associated ECOS link (ECOSL) as of April 1, 2021, as the U.S. Coast Guard implements a law passed by Congress. The ECOS and ECOSL prevent runaway vessels and the threats they … [Read more...]
Mayville Engineering Company in Heber Springs donated to our 501 Day food drive
April 30, 2021 by
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...]
Inspection of Highway 64 Arkansas River Bridges Means Temporary Lane Closures in Northwest Arkansas
April 30, 2021 by
Routine inspections of two Highway 64 Arkansas River Bridges in northwest Arkansas means temporary lane closures in Fort Smith and Van Buren, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will close the outside eastbound lane followed by the … [Read more...]
Boozman Statement on the President’s Address to Congress
April 30, 2021 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress: “President Biden claimed to be a consensus builder, but beyond getting his party to agree to his far-left proposals, he’s done little to unite Congress … [Read more...]
Boozman Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill
April 29, 2021 by
The U.S. Senate passed the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021, legislation to make federal investments to aging drinking and wastewater systems and strengthen the nation’s water infrastructure. The measure, passed with wide bipartisan support, includes reauthorization of a … [Read more...]
2021 Cave City Watermelon Festival Set for July 29-31th
April 29, 2021 by
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...]
