Major construction wrapped up on the new heritage center exhibits.  This is a major milestone that would not have been possible without the generosity of our supporters.  The heating and air system is being installed this week, as well as finishing up the trim work on...

Wassailing they shall go on Main Street Batesville December 7, 2020, Batesville, Ark. — Take a walk on the wassail side Saturday, December 12 in historic downtown Batesville.  The inaugural Main Street Wassail Walk will encourage people to stroll Main Street...

Jackson County is full of Christmas cheer when it comes to how they show out during the holidays. I was contacted by Tourism Council President Mark Bullard to take a look at what the city of Newport has to offer in lieu of Christmas cheer, and I was delighted to take...

Museum Modifies Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Family Day Old Independence Regional Museum will offer a modified version of its annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Family Day. “During this pandemic, we still want families to be able to celebrate the holidays with...

Fall is Arkansas' time to strut her stuff, and there isn't a better time to jump in the car and explore. I was lucky enough to have a free afternoon and traveled to the Pocahontas region, and let me tell you, it is definitely worth the trip. As the county seat of...

BACC Announces Keep the Cheer Here Event Nov. 28 November 9, 2020 (Batesville, AR) — The Batesville Area Chamber has partnered with local retail and restaurant members to host a holiday shopping campaign, “Keep the Cheer Here,” on Nov. 28th, in conjunction with Small...

Where's the Beans Fest? The Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce will host the first, and hopefully only, ‘Where’s the Bean’s Festival’ in the place of our traditional Bean Fest and Championship Outhouse Races, October 23rd and 24th. “While we would have loved to...