The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce that Pest Control Program and Pesticide Program licensing and certification exams are now offered online. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s (Department) Pest Control Program is responsible for administering 11 different … [Read more...]
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Announces Online Option for Pest Control and Pesticide Program Licensing and Certification Exams
State Police Partership With DHS
The Arkansas State Police has an exciting new service launching this morning in partnership with DHS!! If you are a Mandated Reporter within our state, please keep reading!! Starting today, you can visit https://mandatedreporter.arkansas.gov/ to create an account and send in reports using a new … [Read more...]
BACC Held Ribbon Cutting at Midtown Plaza
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Midtown Plaza on Thursday. Midtown Plaza, a newly-completed 6-suite shopping plaza in Batesville, is home to Smiley's BBQ, Rivercity Print & Office, Lainey Mae Clothing Co., Crumbs Up Bakery, Planet Smoothie, and … [Read more...]
Harding University Enrollment Bolstered By a Larger Freshman Class
Harding University’s total enrollment is 4,804, representing a diverse student body from 47 states and more than 50 nations and territories. The University reports a new student enrollment growth of 6.2% for Fall 2022 with 920 first-time-in-college and transfer students, an increase from 866 in … [Read more...]
Leadership Batesville Learns About Economic Prosperity
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC)'s Leadership Batesville program, presented by Citizens Bank, prepares emerging leaders to serve our community. Through frequent interactions and shared experiences, participants engage in a nine-month curriculum inspired by the community-developed … [Read more...]
Third Annual Scarecrow Competition September
This event is free to participate in and is open to all individuals within the city limits of Fairfield Bay, and to area businesses. You must sign up to participate. Sign-up by email, ffbdirector@gmail.co, or call 501-884-3324 no later than September 14th, no exceptions! We have to have time to … [Read more...]
Harding University Appoints Minnesota Attorney to Board of Trustees
Harding University added Minnesota attorney Robin Maynard to its board of trustees on August 15, 2022. "It is my pleasure to announce the recent election of Robin Maynard to the board of trustees,” said Robert Walker, chairman. “She and her husband, Paul, have been tremendous supporters of … [Read more...]
BACC to Hold Ribbon-Cutting for Midtown Plaza
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Midtown Plaza on Thursday, September 1, at 1:30 a.m. Midtown Plaza is a newly-completed 6-suite shopping plaza in Batesville. Midtown Plaza is home to Smiley's BBQ, Rivercity Print & Office, Lainey Mae … [Read more...]
Scarecrow Competition in Fairfield Bay
Scarecrow Competition, with cash prizes! This event is free to participate in and is open to all individuals within the city limits of Fairfield Bay and to area businesses. You must sign up to participate. Sign-up by email, ffbdirector@gmail.com, or call 501-884-3324 no later than September 14th, … [Read more...]
Harding University to Celebrate the Inauguration of Dr. Michael D. Williams
Harding University will celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Michael D. Williams, the University’s sixth president, at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16. Dr. Robert C. Walker, chairman of Harding’s board of trustees, announced this selection on Oct. 27, 2021. Williams assumed the presidency on June 1, 2022, … [Read more...]