Coil Breaks Ground for New Independent Stave Company Mill

“We are excited to work with Coil Construction and local and state officials to bring our seventh domestic mill to life by the end of 2023,” said Brad Boswell, CEO of Independent Stave Company. “It is an important addition allowing us to expand our supply of high-quality American white oak as we … [Read more...]

Help Avoid Water Shortage by Conservation

Help Us Avoid a Water Shortage! Community Water System is asking its customers to help conserve water during this extended dry period. Due to construction efforts on a new water filter and the reduced availability of materials, our system is very close to reaching its maximum water output. So … [Read more...]

BACC to host Ground-Breaking Ceremony for Independent Stave Company, Batesville Mill

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce will host a ground-breaking ceremony for Independent Stave Company, Batesville Mill. The event will be held at 5263 Heber Springs Road in Locust Grove on Friday, July 22, at 10:30 a.m.  Independent Stave Company, a manufacturer of high-quality oak barrels … [Read more...]

I-40 eastbound lane to be closed overnight in North Little Rock

Pavement reconstruction requires a single-lane closure on Interstate 40 eastbound at the interchange with Interstate 30 in North Little Rock. Weather permitting, the left lane of Interstate 40 eastbound will be closed within the I-40/I-30 interchange from Friday, July 15 at 8 p.m. through … [Read more...]

LIHEAP Application Period Begins July 25th

Officials with the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) have announced residents can begin submitting applications Monday, July 25 for help with the costs of summer cooling bills, including those from Entergy Arkansas and other utilities. LIHEAP is funded through the U.S. Department … [Read more...]

Teacher Breakfast and Education Fair Coming to Conway

Visit ConwayChamber.org to register online and reserve your tables by August 1.The Baptist Health - Conway Teacher Breakfast and Education Fair is presented by Conway Corporation. Breakfast sponsors include Chick-fil-A, Klaasmeyer Construction, RE/MAX Elite: The Emily Walter … [Read more...]

Lowering of Flags in Honor of Highland Park Victims

President Biden had ordered the lowering of flags to half-staff immediately in honor and remembrance of the victims of the horrific tragedy in Highland Park, IL. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset, July 9, 2022. … [Read more...]

Sheriff Chris Brown Office assembles public committee to assess jail

The Cleburne County Jail was opened in 1979, and had an addition added in 2005. There have been regular issues with the physical jail dating back to 2012, and many of those issues have grown worse every year.  Around 2015, then Sheriff Alan Roberson started sounding alarm bells about some … [Read more...]

McDonald’s(R) Drops Official ‘Camp McDonald’s’ Lineup for July

Mark your calendars, because McDonald’s has your pass to the event of the summer. Starting July 5, we're opening the doors to Camp McDonald’s – and no, it’s nothing like camp as you know it. It's a virtual camp experience featuring the hottest lineup of food deals, menu hacks, limited-edition merch … [Read more...]

BACC Announces Upcoming Chamber University Session

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) proudly announces the next Chamber University session, presented by First Community Bank. BACC's Chamber University program brings relevant information to members in a quick and engaging format. Join us on Tuesday, August 3, to hear from Ted … [Read more...]