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Community Spotlight: Priscilla Stone
Tom Althouse once said that you know you are truly alive when you care for every living thing. One day soon, it will be the norm to view others not as competition, but as gifts to share this gorgeous planet with, and we will not be able to imagine the loss of but one.
‘Arkansas Graveler’ expected to bring hundreds of bicyclists to Northeast Arkansas
CAVE CITY, Ark. (KAIT) - Several Region 8 towns are gearing up to host hundreds of bike riders next month. Last August, K8 News reported that the Ozark Foundation planned to bring its statewide biking tour, the “Arkansas Graveler,” to Northeast Arkansas. The six-day, 300-plus mile tour will...
BACC holds ribbon-cutting for AgHeritage Farm Credit Services
A Batesville business recently celebrated its move to a new location. On April 25, the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the new AgHeritage Farm Credit Services (FCS) opening at 1169 Batesville Boulevard. “With our move to the new office, we show our commitment to...
Batesville Schools superintendent leads community meeting on district challenges
In Monday evening’s Batesville School District Community Meeting at the Batesville Aquatics and Community Center, Superintendent Dr. Ken James addressed various topics, shedding light on the district’s current status and future plans. With a designated time for questions and answers, the meeting aimed to foster transparency and engage the community in discussions vital to the district’s well-being.
Intimidator Group and The Toro Company Foundation announce Greenspace Enhancement Grant Program
Intimidator Group and The Toro Company Foundation have launched this year’s Greenspace Enhancement Grant Program, continuing their commitment to improving local landscapes. According to a release from Intimidator, the program is open to nonprofits in Batesville and surrounding communities. It offers funding opportunities to rejuvenate and preserve outdoor spaces. Previous grants have supported projects like sustainable agriculture gardens, park renovations, and water conservation initiatives.
The 29th Annual Gardener's Fair at Historic Locust Grove helps you spring into spring
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Gardening fans can get inspired at Historic Locust Grove. WDRB's Keith Kaiser gets a look at their 29th annual Gardeners' Fair. Historic Locust Grove’s Gardeners’ Fair will feature vendors selling seeds, flowers, vegetable plants, garden tools, and garden-focused goods such as bird houses, lawn ornaments, flowerpots, and more.
Local business leaders lauded at chamber banquet
The Heber Springs Chamber of Commerce held their 68th annual banquet Thursday, May 9, at The Barn at Fawn Hollow with dinner by Arrow's Cafe, libations, and live music from local band Molly's Ransom. Kathy Brown sang the National Anthem and Jeffery James, with Heber Springs Young Life provided the invocation.
Baseball Recap: Armorel falls short of West Side in the playoffs
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact. can now relate to. They fell just short of the West Side Eagles by a score of 2-1 on Saturday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Armorel of the 7-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Lyon College selects locations of Arkansas’ first dental, vet schools
Lyon College officials announced Tuesday that the state’s first dental and veterinary schools will be built in Little Rock and Cabot, respectively. Renovation and construction of the campuses is scheduled to begin this year with the inaugural classes expected to enroll in the dental and vet schools in the summer and fall of 2025, respectively, […] The post Lyon College selects locations of Arkansas’ first dental, vet schools appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
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