The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will conduct an in-person public involvement meeting from 4–7 p.m., Thursday, June 23, at the Holiday Inn Express Boardroom, 2100 Highway 412 West, Siloam Springs, about the revised design plans for the Highway 59 bridge over the Illinois … [Read more...]
Informational Meeting about Revised Design Plans for Bridge Replacement over Illinois River
June 23, 2022 by
IMPACT Independence County and the City of Batesville to Launch Creative Strategies to Connect Young Children to Benefits of Nature
June 23, 2022 by
Cooperative efforts among IMPACT Independence County and the City of Batesville’s Parks and Recreation department are underway to improve access to outdoor play and learning opportunities for area youth. Spending regular time in nature improves young children’s mental, emotional and physical health, … [Read more...]
Museum To Host Food Tasting Event and Reception
June 23, 2022 by
The Old Independence Regional Museum (OIRM) will be hosting a historic foods tasting event that will highlight the various exhibits within the Museum. The event will be held on Thursday, June 30 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The food tour will include foods from the Great Depression, foods served by … [Read more...]
BAAC’s Summer Celebration a Success
June 21, 2022 by
Batesville Area Arts Council's annual Summer Celebration fundraiser was held on Saturday, June 18, at Lyon College's Highland House presented by First Community Bank. The event surpassed its initial fundraising goal, raising more than $12,000 for the non-profit organization. "We … [Read more...]
Boozman Legislation Heading to President’s Desk to Be Signed into Law
June 17, 2022 by
A pair of legislative initiatives championed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) to modernize Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) breast cancer screening policies and the delivery of lifesaving care for women veterans unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives late Wednesday … [Read more...]
Arkansas Craft School Receives a National Endowment For the Arts
June 17, 2022 by
The Arkansas Craft School is one of 62 organizations nationwide, and the only organization in Arkansas, selected to receive a 2022-2023 NEA Big Read grant. A grant of $18,000 will support a community reading program focusing on Sarah Smarsh’s Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in … [Read more...]
STONE BANK TO SPONSOR FREE MOVIE SERIES AT STREAM THEATER
June 15, 2022 by
Stone Bank announced plans to present eight movies free of charge to be shown at the Stream Theater starting on June 5 and running through July 24. Each movie will be shown on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. Seating is open but limited. “We’re so proud to give families in the Mountain View area this … [Read more...]
Survey: Nursing Homes Still Facing Staffing & Economic Crisis
June 15, 2022 by
As more than 500 long term care professionals gather on Capitol Hill this week to meet with the nation’s lawmakers, the American Health Care Association (AHCA), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and other long term care facilities across the country, released of a survey of nursing home … [Read more...]
BACC hosts the annual Business Expo
June 15, 2022 by
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) hosted its annual Business Expo presented by FNBC on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. The expo theme was "Who's Who" and celebrated the "best of" what the Batesville area businesses have to offer. "We had a great time at this year's Business Expo," said … [Read more...]
