"The Polk Bayou Kids and The Search for Civil War Gold" a new book by local author Mark ALan Rorie is now available at Batesville Printing, 240 South 4th Street. The Old Independence Regional Museum and the Paper Chase Book Store. Go on an adventure with Luke, his dog Kristi and four of his … [Read more...]
Patterson Lecture to feature Masterson
March 24, 2009 by
Patterson Lecture to feature Masterson The Patterson Lecture featuring Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist Mike Masterson will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, in Nucor Auditorium on the Lyon College campus. The lecture, entitled "As each rose blossoms: On truth, words and leaving your … [Read more...]
Regional Academic Day held at Lyon
March 18, 2009 by
The Lyon College Regional Academic Day was held March 7. Junior and senior high students from 14 schools in the region participated in the math and science competition. The schools that competed were Bald Knob, Batesville, Batesville Junior High, Concord, Cotter, Cotter Junior High, Cushman, … [Read more...]
Herbs and Medicine at Old Independence Regional Museum
March 12, 2009 by
Herbs and Medicine at Museum Dressed as "Aunt Becky," Marie Garvey Fowler will present a program, "Herbs, Spring Greens, and Folk Medicine," March 22, 2 p.m., at the Old Independence Regional Museum. This program is in conjunction with the museum’s current exhibit: "Living off the Land: … [Read more...]
FilmFest Joins Museum to Examine “Living Off the Land”
March 3, 2009 by
FilmFest Joins Museum to Examine “Living Off the Land” Two Brown Bag Screenings Celebrate “Farm to Table” Movement Ozark Foothills FilmFest will present back to back “Brown Bag” screenings at Old Independence Regional Museum at noon on Wednesday, March 25, and Thursday, March 26. The free … [Read more...]
Documentary to be shown at Museum
February 10, 2009 by
Documentary to be shown at Museum Old Independence Regional Museum will present the popular documentary “His Arkansas Land” on Sunday, February 15 at 2 p.m. This 60 minute video portrays the development of Arkansas through the people whose livelihood depended on the land. “It goes back some … [Read more...]
2nd Friday Downtown Night in Batesville!
January 6, 2009 by
2nd Friday Downtown Offers Cure for Cabin Fever Music, Gallery Opening, Film Highlight Evening Out About this time of year, about the time many of us are working hard to take care of holiday bills, cabin fever strikes. Main Street Batesville and many downtown businesses have just the … [Read more...]
Batesville Christmas Open House!
December 17, 2008 by
Batesville Area Chamber Open House The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite all of our members to attend a Christmas Open House, this Thursday December 18th, from 3pm-5pm. We will have refreshments, food, and we will even have a super door prize for those who are in … [Read more...]
Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches’ Country Christmas Craft Fair
November 25, 2008 by
Batesville-Saturday, December 6th will mark the 23rd year of the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches’ Country Christmas Craft Fair, held at the Ranches’ flagship campus near Batesville. The fair is one of the most well-known activities sponsored by the Ranches which are in their 32nd year of providing … [Read more...]
KFFB at Thompson Jewelery in Batesville
November 24, 2008 by
Title: KFFB at Thompson Jewelery in Batesville Location: Downtown Batesville Description: Join KFFB 106.1 FM on location for great deals and free Petit Jean Hot Dogs “The Official Razorback Hot Dog” and Pepsi product. Also register for some great prizes to be giveaway at the end of the … [Read more...]
