Governor Asa Hutchinson has ordered the United States flag and the state flag of Arkansas to be lowered to half-staff in tribute to the memory of Mandeville Assistant Fire Chief Lucas Stephenson. Lucas Stephenson, assistant chief of the Mandeville Volunteer Fire Department, died in the line of … [Read more...]
BACC to Hold Ribbon-Cutting for Exam Prep Hub
October 25, 2021 by
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Exam Prep Hub on Tuesday, October 26, at 1 p.m. Exam Prep Hub offers ACT prep classes for high school students. They provide content tutoring and instruction, test-taking tips and strategies, and test anxiety … [Read more...]
Construction on Interstate 30 Requires Lane Closures in Little Rock and North Little Rock
October 25, 2021 by
Continued work on Interstate 30 in Little Rock and North Little Rock will involve lane closures, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, the following travel impacts will occur the week of October 25. In general, daytime lane closures will occur … [Read more...]
Breakin’ Bread Ministries in Heber Springs receives $4,000 donation 10-25-2021
October 25, 2021 by
Bruce Shearer with Breakin' Bread Ministries in Heber Springs receives a donation of $4,000.00 from community leaders, clubs, and non-profits, that will help them serve the needs of a good meal to individuals in Heber Springs. Over 26,000 meals have been served this year at Breakin' Bread … [Read more...]
Arkansas Family Nominated by Boozman Selected as National Angels in Adoption Honoree
October 22, 2021 by
Dave and Jenny Marrs have been named National Angels in Adoption honorees by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI). The Bentonville couple were nominated by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) for their advocacy of adoption and other critical services for children in Arkansas and … [Read more...]
BAAC Exhibition Convergence
October 22, 2021 by
The Batesville Area Arts Council is pleased to present Convergence, an exhibition by Landon M. Perkins, at the BAAC Gallery on Main (226 E Main St), October 15 – Nov. 19, 2021. Perkins is an artist from Tallahassee, Florida. He earned his MFA degree in Printmaking from Syracuse University in 2017 … [Read more...]
