First Community Bank’s Bill Oliva has been honored by the Arkansas Bankers Association with the Bill Holmes Leadership Award. This prestigious distinction recognizes outstanding leadership among the emerging leaders in Arkansas banking. The award is in honor of former ABA President Bill Holmes … [Read more...]
Arkansas Bankers Association Taps First Community Bank’s Bill Oliva For Top Honor
Fairfield Bay 2022 Tour of Lights Starting November 25th
The 2022 Tour of Lights will begin on November 25th. Homes, streets, and Businesses that wish to participate must have their displays up no later than November 22nd. Ballots for Peoples Choice will be available at the Chamber. Please only one ballot per person. Judging for the Tour of Lights and … [Read more...]
Independence Firearms and Training Celebrates Ribbon Cutting
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Independence Firearms and Training last Tuesday. Independence Firearms and Training, located at 305 Circle Drive in Cord, is a newly-opened facility featuring a 300-yard outdoor shooting range, an indoor laser … [Read more...]
Harding University continues Distinguished Lecture Series with Executive Director of World Food Programme David Beasley, Senator John Boozman and Former Walmart CFO Brett Biggs
The Harding University American Studies Institute will host the executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme, Former Governor David Beasely, along with United States Senator John Boozman and Former Walmart CFO Brett Biggs for a discussion on the future of global food security … [Read more...]
Do You Have A Special Family Member or Friend That You Would Like To Honor?
Do You Have A Special Family Member or Friend That You Would Like To Honor? What better way to “honor” or “remember” someone, who has served our country and/or our community, than to have a visible display? You have that opportunity with the “Field of Honor”, which is coordinated by … [Read more...]
Twenty-three Arkansas Playgrounds Selected to Participate in Annual
Shade Trees on Playgrounds Program The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division is pleased to announce the expansion of the Shade Trees on Playgrounds program to celebrate the program’s 20th anniversary. Twenty-three schools in 20 communities, more than double the number of schools … [Read more...]
Final Days Approach to Make Nominations to 2023 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame
The deadline is approaching to submit nominations for the 2023 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame, a program of Arkansas Heritage. Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Secretary Stacy Hurst urges Arkansans to make their nominations online before Oct. 31, 2022. “Arkansas is rich with unique … [Read more...]
I-30 Westbound Ramp to I-440 Eastbound to Temporarily Close for Guardrail Repairs
Crews will close the I-30 westbound ramp to the I-440 eastbound ramp (Exit 138) overnight for two nights to make repairs to the guardrail. The repair work will take place from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Wednesday, October 19 and Thursday, October 20. Travelers can take Exit 139A (Roosevelt … [Read more...]
Quilt Show in Mt. View
The Stone County Extension Homemakers Council will host their annual quilt show, during bean fest. The quilt show is held at the Administration Building at the Ozark Folk center, the show is open Friday 11/21/22 from 10:00 till 5:00 and Saturday 11/22/22 from 10:00 till 4:00. (free admission to the … [Read more...]