The Arkansas Department of Agriculture and Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas are partnering to provide a $1,000 Homegrown by Heroes scholarship to military veterans and active military personnel to attend the Center for Arkansas Farm and Food’s Farm School, a comprehensive training program for … [Read more...]
ICYMI: Analysis Shows Staffing Minimums Will Cost Long Term Care Industry $10 Billion Annually
July 28, 2022 by
In case you missed it, the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) released a new report earlier this week from CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) on the negative impact of increasing staffing minimums at the federal level. The report shows that increasing … [Read more...]
Water Carnival coming to Main Street Batesville
July 28, 2022 by
It’s been three years since the last White River Water Carnival, and organizers are more than ready to bring the fun back to Batesville - and this year’s event will have a twist. The 2022 White River Water Carnival will kick off with a parade down Main Street at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Aug. … [Read more...]
Senator Boozman Was Honored By the National Retail Federation
July 28, 2022 by
The National Retail Federation recognized U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) as a “Hero of Main Street” for his continued support of the retail industry through legislative action and leadership. “I am honored to be recognized as a Hero of Main Street. The retail industry is extremely important to … [Read more...]
Routine Inspection of Interstate 55 Bridge to causeSingle Lane Closures
July 26, 2022 by
A routine bridge inspection of the Interstate 55 Mississippi River Bridge will require single outside lane closures for approximately three weeks beginning Monday, August 1. This routine bridge inspection will be performed by ARDOT. Weather permitting, Monday, August 1, outside lane closures … [Read more...]
BACC to Hold Ribbon-Cutting for Blue Moon Coffee
July 26, 2022 by
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Blue Moon Coffee on Wednesday, August 3, at 1 p.m. Blue Moon Coffee, under new ownership, invites the community to celebrate its reopening. Blue Moon Coffee proudly serves espresso, lattes, frappuccinos, cold … [Read more...]
Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce White County Business Expo
July 25, 2022 by
There’re a thousand reasons you do not want to miss the Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 23rd annual White County Business EXPO on July 26th. The event will be held in Harding University’s Ganus Activities Center located off E. Beebe Capps in Searcy. Our Back to the Future Travel theme … [Read more...]
Towne Center Thursdays Coming to Fairfield Bay
July 25, 2022 by
You asked we listened, and we are taking action! What is there to do after a long day at work or a fun-filled day out on the lake? After dining at one of our local restaurants come take a stroll around the Towne Center. Every Thursday from now till the end of the year select merchants in the Towne … [Read more...]
Fairfield Bay to Sponsor EMT Classes
July 25, 2022 by
Fairfield Bay Fire Rescue and the City of Fairfield Bay will be sponsoring an EMT class to prepare candidates for the Arkansas State and National Registry EMT(NREMT) certifications. The course will meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm, with some Saturdays in the mix, beginning on Tuesday, … [Read more...]
