ARKANSAS' OZARK GATEWAY REGION
A region defined by its natural beauty, enriched by the creativity and generosity of its residents, and enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year. Our region covers eight unique counties: Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp, and Stone, each with its own history, heritage, events, and attractions.
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Right here in the Ozark Gateway Region, our rivers are making headlines! 🐟 From the Spring River to the Eleven Point and the White River near Batesville, biologists are finding trophy-sized Walleye cruising our waters — including an impressive 30-inch, 11-pound catch. Just another reason our region is a must-visit for anglers looking for their next big story. 🎣
For the third year in a row, Batesville has been named one of the Best Small Towns in the South by USA Today — and now we have the chance to claim the top spot! 🏆
Online voting is open through March 30 at 11 a.m., and you can vote once per day.
Batesville has previously earned Best Small Town honors in 2024 and 2025 and has also been recognized as a Top 25 City by USA Today, a Trendsetter City by Arkansas Business, and one of the Best Places to Raise a Family in Arkansas.
Let’s show everyone why Batesville deserves to be No. 1 — be sure to cast your vote and share! 💙
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If you have dreamed of learning about stained glass, now you can! Join Steve Landrum on March 20–21, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Arkansas Craft School (101 N. Peabody Avenue, Mountain View). Open to ages 18+, this beginner to intermediate class guides students through creating either a quilt block or sunrise pattern in their choice of colors.
Learn to handle, cut, and grind glass, apply copper foil, and solder your finished piece. Tuition is $195 and includes all materials. Leave with new skills and a handcrafted work of art to show for it.
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