The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Jay Chafin State Farm. The State Farm location is celebrating new ownership following the retirement of Kenny Allen. Jay Chafin has been with State Farm for over 25 years, serving the Mountain Home and surrounding areas. … [Read more...]
Governor Sanders Announces Dalaney Thomas as Director of Tourism
November 14, 2023 by
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that Dalaney Thomas will serve as Director of Tourism at the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism.“I’m proud to announce that Dalaney Thomas will serve as Arkansas’ newest Director of Tourism. Dalaney has spent nearly a decade working … [Read more...]
Professional Bull Riders’ Premier Series Returns to North Little Rock, Arkansas, for PBR Little Rock at Simmons Bank Arena March 15-16, 2024
November 14, 2023 by
For the 11th time in the sport’s history, PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) premier Unleash The Beast will buck into Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas, holding the PBR Little Rock March 15-16, 2024. For two nights only, the Top 40 bull riders in the world will go head-to-head … [Read more...]
BACC to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for Batesville School District
November 13, 2023 by
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for Batesville School District’s new Cafeteria and Fine Arts Facility. The ceremony will occur at 1 Pioneer Drive in Batesville on Wednesday, November 29, at 1 p.m. Batesville School District, comprised of seven campuses … [Read more...]
Tickets On Sale for ‘A Baptist Health Christmas’ Concert Featuring Singer-Songwriter Ben Rector
November 13, 2023 by
Join Baptist Health Foundation for “A Baptist Health Christmas,” a concert featuring national recording artist Ben Rector with performances by Chrissy P. and the Saint Mark Sanctuary Choir. Presented by Compass One Healthcare, “A Baptist Health Christmas” will be Saturday, Dec. 2, at The Venue … [Read more...]
Fairfield Bay Food Drive
November 8, 2023 by
The Heart of the Bay Thanksgiving Food Drive will be held through November 10th. The donation box is located at the Fairfield Community Center. Items needed: Canned Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes, Canned Pumpkin, Cranberry Sauce, Canned Sweet Potatoes, Cake Mix with Frosting, Canned Chicken/Tuna/Ham, … [Read more...]
Bestselling author Leif Enger to present public reading, receive 2023 Heasley Prize for Fiction at Lyon College
November 8, 2023 by
Bestselling author Leif Enger will present a public reading of his work at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Bevens Music Room of the Brown Chapel and Fine Arts Building on the Lyon College campus, 2300 Highland Rd., Batesville. Following the reading, Lyon College will award Enger the Heasley … [Read more...]
Bad Boy Mowers Expanding in Batesville, to Create 300 New Jobs
November 8, 2023 by
Bad Boy Mowers announced today that it will be expanding its campus in Batesville, creating 300 new jobs over the next five years. “Bad Boy is committed to growing our Batesville roots deeper than ever, while furthering our reputation of quality, value and performance across the USA,” said Peter … [Read more...]
Chamber to Celebrate Ribbon-Cutting for Family Chiropractic Care
November 7, 2023 by
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony for Family Chiropractic Care. The ceremony will occur at 163 Heber Springs Road in Southside on Tuesday, November 14, at 10:30 a.m. After 30 years of serving the Southside and Batesville communities, Dr. Tanya Holt and … [Read more...]
Sanders Closes State Offices on Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 24
November 7, 2023 by
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME - GREETINGS:WHEREAS: In 1864, President Lincoln announced the first official Thanksgiving to urge Americans to pause in the middle of the Civil War to give thanks to God for the many blessings we enjoy;WHEREAS: Over a century and a half later, Americans continue to … [Read more...]
