Governor Sanders Appoints Kyle Cunningham as State Forester

The dpartment of Agriculture is pleased to announce that Governor Sanders has appointed Kyle Cunningham as the State Forester for Arkansas. The State Forester serves as the director of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division. Cunningham is replacing Joe Fox who is retiring at the … [Read more...]

Chamber hosts 1800 for its annual Business Expo

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) hosted its annual Business Expo presented by FNBC on Wednesday, June 7. The expo theme was "Game Show," and featured interactive displays at each business's booth. "We had a great time at this year's Business Expo," said Sarah Barnhill, Director of … [Read more...]

Learn More About the Greers Ferry Walleye Club

The Greers Ferry Walleye Club meets the third Monday of each month from 6:30pm-8:30pm. It meets at the Lions Club located on 365 Dave Creek Parkway-Fairfield Bay. Membership Benefits: Access to a. All monthly events b. Signup to fish with members who know the lake c. Door prizes-you … [Read more...]

Summer Celebration: ThrowBAAC to Prom 

Join us for Batesville Area Arts Council's annual Summer Celebration fundraiser on June 10, 2023 at The Loft on Main Street (267 E. Main St., Library 3rd Floor). Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. This year we will "ThrowBAAC to Prom" with a tribute to proms of the past. We're combining a healthy dose … [Read more...]

Batesville Area Young Artists Awards Ceremony and Reception is June 8

Winners of the inaugural Batesville Area Young Artists competition will be announced during an awards ceremony and reception Thursday, June 8, from 5-6 p.m. in the Kresge Gallery in the Alphin Humanities Building on the Lyon College campus, 2300 Highland Rd., Batesville. The public is … [Read more...]

Flags to Be Flown Half Staff Until June 24th

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, in tribute to the memory of Robert Marion Berry and as an expression of public sorrow, hereby directs that the United States flag and the state flag of Arkansas be flown at half-staff from sunrise May 22, 2023 to sunset on the day of interment, Saturday, June 24, … [Read more...]

Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches Benefit From Charity Golf Tournament

First Community Bank hosted the 26th Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches, on May 17 in Batesville, Arkansas, at the Course at Eagle Mountain. This year’s tournament proceeds were $35,000, and more than $415,747 has been raised for the ranch as a result of … [Read more...]

25th Annual Archey Fork Summer Festival

The 25th Annual Archey Fork Summer Festival is set for Saturday June 24th in scenic Clinton Arkansas.  The Archey Fork Festival is provided free to the public and all are encouraged to spend a day enjoying everything Clinton has to offer. Your day of events will begin With the Classic Car Show … [Read more...]

10,000 Trees Given Away During Arkansas Department of Agriculture “Free Tree Fridays” Campaign

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s third annual “Free Tree Fridays” campaign resulted in the distribution of 10,000 trees during 28 events held across the state each Friday from March 17 through April 28. The events were hosted by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division in … [Read more...]

Teacher and Support Staff Job Fair

Are you looking to work for a school, as a teacher or support staff? Here’s your chance to visit with many of our local district in one place!  Searcy Arkansas Division of Workforce Services is hosting a Teacher and Support Staff Job Fair on Saturday, June 3rd at the White County Extension … [Read more...]