Harding University appointed Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson as executive vice president June 1. Thompson will serve alongside President Mike Williams as he begins his tenure. “Dr. Thompson is a highly talented, Spirit-led leader who will be intimately engaged with the entire University community,” … [Read more...]
Arkansas Farmers Market Week Proclamation
June 13, 2022 by
WHAT: The Arkansas Department of Agriculture will celebrate Governor Asa Hutchinson's proclamation of June 12 - June 18, 2022, as Arkansas Farmers Market Week. WHEN: Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 10:30 a.m. WHERE: St. Joseph Center of Arkansas, 6800 Camp Robinson Road, North Little … [Read more...]
Join Timeless 106.1 KFFB at Sonic in Heber Springs this Friday $300.00 worth of Gift Cards to be Givenaway!
June 8, 2022 by
Join Timeless 106.1 KFFB and Sonic as we kick off the Spring Fest in Heber Springs with over $300.00 in Gift Cards to be given away! This Friday will be at Sonic in Heber Springs from 10 am to 1 pm, drop by with a Timeless window sticker on your vehicle, or we’ll get you a sticker for a chance to … [Read more...]
Local Businesses Make Plans for Business Expo
June 7, 2022 by
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will hold its annual Business Expo presented by FNBC on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. The event will be held in the gymnasium of the Batesville Community Center and is free and open to the public. The theme is "Who's Who" and will celebrate the "best of" … [Read more...]
Arkansas Continues to Successfully Reduce Nutrients
June 7, 2022 by
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Division will be accepting public comments on the recently updated Arkansas Nutrient Reduction Strategy (ANRS), a non-regulatory, voluntary guidance document that prioritizes watersheds with the highest need for reduction of nutrients that … [Read more...]
Following Push By Boozman, USDA Expands Flexibilities to Empower American Producers to Address Global Food Crisis
June 7, 2022 by
Boozman applauded this long-awaited action to help counter the unprecedented disruption in global crop markets brought on by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. With this announcement, millions of acres of agricultural land will become available sooner to America’s farmers and ranchers. “Allowing … [Read more...]
$35.4 Million Provided for Arkansas Water and Wastewater Projects
June 4, 2022 by
On June 1, 2022, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Arkansas Natural Resources Commission approved $35,410,210 for nine water and wastewater projects and four technical assistance programs serving more than 211,372 Arkansans. The projects are as follows: The Benton County Water … [Read more...]
Dr. Mike Williams Begins Presidency at Harding University
June 1, 2022 by
Harding University’s sixth president, Dr. Mike Williams, begins his tenure Wednesday, June 1, 2022. He steps into this role ahead of the University’s centennial anniversary. “We are passionate about making a Christian education a reality for a new era of emerging adults. … This consequential … [Read more...]
Batesville Area Arts Council’s annual Summer Celebration fundraiser
June 1, 2022 by
Batesville Area Arts Council's annual Summer Celebration fundraiser returns this year on Saturday, June 18, at Lyon College's Highland House (2030 Bearette Street) presented by First Community Bank. The event will feature live music by The Natural Disasters, dinner and drinks, outdoor lawn games, … [Read more...]
Construction Requires Overnight Lane Closures
June 1, 2022 by
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight lane closures on the Interstate. Weather permitting, crews will be working in the eastbound and westbound lanes betweenU.S. Highway 70 (Exit 111) and Sevier Street in Benton (Exit 116) from June 1-30. This … [Read more...]
