Lyon College will host its annual ScotsFest from October 18-20, combining the Arkansas Scottish Festival and homecoming weekend into one large celebration on its Batesville campus. The Arkansas Scottish Festival, now in its 44th year,…
Monthly Archives For August 2024
BACC Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Batesville Montessori Elementary
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Batesville Montessori Elementary. Batesville Montessori has expanded and is celebrating the grand opening of its elementary campus on Main Street, Batesville, in…
Luau at the Bay in Fairfield Bay Discounted Tickets Available Until August 26th! Luau is August 30th
Hawaiian Luau at Mountain Ranch Pool: Celebrate the End of Summer in Style! Aloha, Fairfield Bay! Join us for a Hawaiian Luau on Friday, August 30th, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Mountain…
School Ave. Church of Christ Hosts Fundraiser at Mountain View Senior Center on August 25, 2024
The School Ave. Church of Christ will host a fundraiser at the Mountain View Senior Center, 210 School Avenue, Mountain View, Arkansas, on Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event…
The Independence County Library to Host A Crucial Child Abuse Awareness Presentation
on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the Janis M. Walmsley Meeting Room. Led by Debbie Strother from The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Independence County, the session will cover various types of…
The Arkansas Supreme Court Upheld the State’s Decision to Reject Petitions for an Abortion Rights Ballot Initiative
The Arkansas Supreme Court upheld the state’s decision to reject petitions for an abortion rights ballot initiative, preventing the measure from being presented to voters in November. The court ruled that Arkansans for Limited Government…
Lake Wilhelmina in Western Arkansas is Being Drawn Down For Repairs Great Opportunity To Catch And Store Quality Fish
Lake Wilhelmina in western Arkansas is being drawn down for repairs by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC), but anglers can still fish during the process. Despite rumors of the lake being closed, it…
Arkansas State Parks Are Offering Field Trip Grants
Arkansas State Parks are offering field trip grants for public, private, charter, and home school groups for grades K-12. These grants cover expenses such as mileage, bus costs, and substitute teachers for field trips held…
Arkansas celebrated a record-breaking 2024 Great American Cleanup
With all 75 counties participating in the #GoCleanChallenge. Thanks to the incredible efforts of 17,163 volunteers, the state saw 102,978 volunteer hours, 612 cleanup events, and the removal of 626 tons of litter and waste,…
Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson joining the University of Arkansas School of Law
Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has announced he will be joining the University of Arkansas School of Law as an Executive in Residence. Beginning next spring, Hutchinson will teach a course on leadership in state…
