The Poke Bayou is a creek that begins in Sharp County, meanders through Izard County and ultimately ends as it empties into the White River in Independence County.
The Poke Bayou is a creek that begins in Sharp County, meanders through Izard County and ultimately ends as it empties into the White River in Independence County. Of course, there is always the big debate on the spelling of the Poke Bayou. Is it “Poke” or “Polk” and...
Known as the “The City of Peace” and located in White River Country and Fulton County, Salem is a quaint town that was established in 1839 after Mr. William P. Morris came to the area from Batesville.
Known as the “The City of Peace” and located in White River Country and Fulton County, Salem is a quaint town that was established in 1839 after Mr. William P. Morris came to the area from Batesville. This Salem is not to be confused with the three other cities in the...
Independence County Library Will Reopen To The Public April 13
(BATESVILLE, AR) – The Independence County Library will reopen to the public on April 13 for browsing and checking out materials. The library will limit the number of people browsing to eight (8) persons at a time. Areas of the library that encourage socializing will...
OIRM to Host Annual Spring Family Day
OIRM to Host Annual Spring Family Day Celebrate Batesville’s bicentennial year with Old Independence Regional Museum at the annual Spring Family Day on Saturday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Families are...
Old Independence Regional Museum will resume hosting monthly project meetings for anyone interested in quilting, sewing or crafting together. Novices and skilled practitioners are all welcome! The group will re-convene on Thursday, April 1 at the museum.
Quilting, Sewing, and Crafting Group to Resume Meeting at Old Independence Regional Museum Old Independence Regional Museum will resume hosting monthly project meetings for anyone interested in quilting, sewing or crafting together. Novices and skilled practitioners...
Third Annual Mountain View Iris Festival – April 30-May 1, 2021 A dream becoming a blooming reality! The dream of the Mountain View iris volunteers was to cultivate and protect an array of tall bearded iris varieties in the beautiful Ozark mountain community of Mountain View, Stone County, Arkansas.
Third Annual Mountain View Iris Festival – April 30-May 1, 2021 A dream becoming a blooming reality! The dream of the Mountain View iris volunteers was to cultivate and protect an array of tall bearded iris varieties in the beautiful Ozark mountain community of...
The 2021 Fulton County Fair is scheduled for July 26-31. Fair officials are planning a week-long event with the usual competitions, exhibits and midway.
The 2021 Fulton County Fair is scheduled for July 26-31. Fair officials are planning a week-long event with the usual competitions, exhibits and midway. Plans are also underway for a concert featuring the popular Arkansas singer Cory Jackson, a two-night rodeo, and...
MAIN STREET BATESVILLE TO HOST SPRINGTIME EVENT IN MAXFIELD PARK – Activities will include a “Calling the Frogs” ceremony at 11:00 a.m.
MAIN STREET BATESVILLE TO HOST SPRINGTIME EVENT IN MAXFIELD PARK March 29, 2021, Batesville, Ark. — Main Street Batesville will host “Calling the Frogs” on Saturday, April 10 in Maxfield Park located in downtown Batesville. The event will celebrate springtime and...
Spring is almost here and The SPRING RIVER ART GALLERY (SRAG) is open for the 2021 season
Spring is almost here and The SPRING RIVER ART GALLERY (SRAG) is open for the 2021 season. We plan to be open every Friday, 12 to 4 pm, every Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm, and every Sunday from 1 to 4 pm. A trip to Hardy over the season and a stop at The Gallery is a MUST....