The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a groundbreaking ceremony for Vital Link EMS. Vital Link provides advanced life support emergency and non-emergency medical services to Independence, Izard, Stone, and surrounding counties in Arkansas. A partnership with Southside School District … [Read more...]
Heber Springs, Searcy Theatres to Premiere Documentary
April 18, 2023 by
Heber Springs, Searcy theatres to premiere documentary produced by University faculty and students Theatres in Heber Springs, Arkansas, and Searcy, Arkansas, will be premiering a special feature documentary film featuring the Jon Raney Recording Studio located in Drasco, Arkansas. The … [Read more...]
Renaissance Faire Coming to Batesville
April 18, 2023 by
Gallery 246 of Batesville is sponsoring a Renaissance Faire on April 22 from 10am-4pm. The event will be from the public library on the corner of third and Main to Central Avenue and will include arts, crafts,music, food and a costume contest. Jim Tindall, an artist from Mountain View will make free … [Read more...]
Chamber holds Ribbon Cutting for Menagerie on Main
April 13, 2023 by
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the relocation and grand opening of Menagerie on Main. Menagerie on Main is an eclectic offering of vintage finds, home décor, lighting, and more. They have a little of everything for the perfect gift for you or … [Read more...]
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Hosts “Free Tree Fridays” in Recognition of Arbor Day
April 4, 2023 by
In recognition of National Arbor Day, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division will be hosting giveaways of bare root seedlings at various locations across the state each Friday from March 17 through April 28. “Adding trees to your yard or to a community forest is beneficial to … [Read more...]
Sanders’ Request for Major Disaster Declaration Approved by President Biden
April 4, 2023 by
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ request for a Major Disaster Declaration from President Joe Biden to support ongoing recovery efforts in communities impacted by the tornadoes on Friday, March 31, was approved today. “I’d like to express my thanks to President Biden and our federal partners for … [Read more...]
Chamber Announces Plans for Business Expo
April 4, 2023 by
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce proudly announces dates for its Business Expo, presented by FNBC, scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.This year's theme is "Game Show," and is designed to be fun, engaging, and competitive. Vendors are encouraged to decorate their … [Read more...]
At least five People Have Died in the Catastrophic Arkansas Storms, How You Can Help
April 1, 2023 by
Below you will find links to several local nonprofits that will help the people in need most in the aftermath. American Red Cross of Arkansas Greater ArkansasGet Directions2610 Shackleford Road, Suite BLittle Rock, AR 722051-501-748-1000 Arkansas State Baptist Convention Disaster … [Read more...]
Arkansas Tornado Relief and Support
April 1, 2023 by
If you were affected by the tornadoes that went through Arkansas last night, there are several places set up for relief and support. Here is our current list: Salvation Army: Free Lunch at near Amboy United Methodist Church in North Little Rock. Catholic High School For Boys: To those impacted … [Read more...]
