More than 65 community leaders, educators and employers gathered in Batesville this summer for SPARK! 2026: A WORK/WIRED Conference. The June 11 working conference was held at Independence Hall on the University of Arkansas Community…
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Kristi Price Appointed Chief of Staff at Lyon College
Lyon College President Dr. Melissa Taverner has announced the appointment of Kristi Price as chief of staff, recognizing a longtime member of the Lyon community whose institutional knowledge, leadership experience and commitment to collaboration will…
Batesville Chamber’s WorkWired Program Reports Breakthrough Year in Local Career Pathway Development
WorkWired, an IMPACT Independence County initiative powered by the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, is celebrating a major milestone—its first “Year of Wins” in building a coordinated, countywide effort to prepare every young person for…
Arkansas Banking Association Honors Citizens Bank’s Landon Downing with Bill Holmes Leadership Award
The Arkansas Bankers Association has recognized Landon Downing, Vice President of Commercial Lending and Director of Community and Customer Engagement at Citizens Bank, with the prestigious Bill Holmes Leadership Award. The award honors Downing’s commitment…
