Arkansas State University-Beebe hosted its annual Vanguard Awards banquet on Tuesday, April 30, honoring outstanding students, faculty and staff. Each year, student awards are presented for leadership and outstanding achievement, with the most prestigious of…
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Bad Boy Celebrates Industrial Signing Day
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce joined Bad Boy Mowers to celebrate their annual Industrial Signing Day in collaboration with the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. Bad Boy Mowers has built a reputation…
Arkansas civil rights icon Daisy Bates honored with statue at U.S. Capitol
A statue of Arkansas civil rights leader Daisy Gatson Bates is standing in the U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall. Bates led the Arkansas NAACP chapter for many years and mentored the “Little Rock Nine,” the…
Sanders, Commerce Department Announce $20M to Grow State’s Nursing Pipeline
On Monday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Secretary Hugh McDonald, and Cody Waits, Director of Arkansas Workforce Connection, announced more than $20 million in training grants to support the development of the nursing profession in Arkansas. Through the Arkansas Linking Industry…
BACC Holds Ribbon-Cutting for Poke Bayou Outfitters
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony for Poke Bayou Outfitters. Poke Bayou Outfitters, located in Historic Downtown Batesville, Arkansas, is your ultimate outdoor adventure and exploration destination. Nestled in the heart…
Ozark Gateway Tourist Council Banquet a Success
The Ozark Gateway Tourist Council (OGTC) held their annual banquet April 25 at The Studio in Walnut Ridge. According to Executive Director Cathy Drew, each year, the OGTC rotates locations in order to give those…
Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction in Elder Abuse Case
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the conviction of Sarah Mazander, 39, of Judsonia after she pleaded guilty in White County Circuit Court to the charge of Abuse of an Endangered/Impaired Person,…
Sanders’ Letter to Governors, Arkansas Legislature Concerning the Mental Health Crisis Kids are Facing Driven by Social Media
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders sent a copy of Jonathan Haidt’s book, “The Anxious Generation,” to the governors of every U.S. state and territory along with a letter encouraging governors to come together to limit social media and…
Harding Unveils Renovated Space for Architecture Students and Faculty
Harding University hosted faculty, staff, students and community members last week for an open house and dedication on the third floor of the Kendall Building. The 6,500 square-foot space has been entirely renovated and will…
May, Older Americans Month
Each May, Older Americans Month pays tribute to the invaluable contributions made by older adults throughout the nation. While navigating the responsibilities of raising families and forging careers, older Americans have consistently enriched those around…