A Ribbon Cutting for New Business in Batesville

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Natural State Primary Care on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 1500 Lawrence Street in Batesville. Morgan Shirley, APRN, specializes in acute and chronic healthcare from birth to end of life, weight loss, ADD/ADHD, workman's comp claims, DOT physicals, hormonal … [Read more...]

Senators Boozman, Cotton Back Tougher Penalties for Attacks on Police

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) have helped reintroduce the Protect and Serve Act, legislation to create federal penalties for individuals who deliberately target local, state or federal law enforcement officers with violence. “Law enforcement officers … [Read more...]

Breaking: National Guard Activated To Assist With COVID-19 Vaccinations Around State

Governor Asa Hutchinson has activated 20 members of the Arkansas Air and Army National Guard to assist with vaccinations in four public health regions in Arkansas.  “These four teams will administer the vaccines in rural areas, which will reduce the load for medical professionals who are … [Read more...]

Temple Grandin Shares The Influence of Autism on Her Professional Career at Harding University Distinguished Lecture Series

The Harding University American Studies Institute Distinguished Lecture Series will feature Temple Grandin, American doctor of animal science and bestselling author. The lecture titled “Developing Talents: Utilizing the Skills of Different Kinds of Minds” is at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 16 in the … [Read more...]

Free virtual screening of ‘Hemingway’ to be held March 18

Hemingway and his second wife Pauline Pfeiffer, whose family lived in Piggott, were prominent residents of Northeast Arkansas during their 13-year marriage. Hemingway penned part of “A Farewell to Arms” while staying at their Arkansas home. Hemingway’s time in Arkansas is mentioned in the first … [Read more...]

Conway Regional To Host Off the Clock: Catfish & Cold Ones

On April 15 the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission will host the Conway Regional Health System Off the Clock: Catfish & Cold Ones presented by Cousins' Office Furniture at The Meadows Technology Park.  Guests will enjoy live … [Read more...]

Senate Unanimously Passes SAVE LIVES Act

More Veterans One Step Closer to Accessing COVID-19 Vaccine Thanks to Boozman-Led Initiative Senate Unanimously Passes SAVE LIVES Act to provide no-cost vaccination services at VA to all veterans, veteran spouses, caregivers and CHAMPVA recipients More veterans are one step closer to … [Read more...]

‘Twice Upon a Time’ April 15-17, 46 year of Spring Sing presented by Harding University

Students, alumni, families, friends and guests of Harding University are invited April 15-17 for the 47th annual Spring Sing.  The musical variety show, in a modified format, will feature over 500 performers with the spectacle and joy that is a hallmark of the annual event. The event will be … [Read more...]

Arkansas 2021 High School Basketball Championship Games and Times are Set

All games to be played at Hot Springs Convention Center Girls Championship lineup1a Girls Rural Special vs Norfork Thursday 4pm2a Girls Melbourne vs Salem Friday 10am3a Girls Mayflower vs Centerpoint Friday 4pm4a Girls Harrison vs Farmington Saturday 10am5a Girls Jonesboro vs West Memphis … [Read more...]

City of Batesvile Oaklawn Cemetery Clean Up

The City of Batesville Oaklawn Cemetery will be hosting a spring clean up of the Oaklawn Cememtary. During this time families are strongly encouraged to move any decorations that have been placed on headstones. The dates are set for March 22nd through March 26th. … [Read more...]