Lotions, Potions, and Tinctures, Oh My!
In 19th century Arkansas, physicians were few and far between, and many people did not have money to pay a doctor even when one was available. By necessity, many housewives and farmers compounded their own home remedies and treated themselves. Lotions, Potions, and...
February 09, 2019 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. The Doctor Is In: 19th Century Medicine Meeting Place: Commercial Building Can you ever have too much blood? What's pellagra? Why should I take laudanum? All these questions and more will be answered in this exciting,...
The Independence County Library Friends Foundation is pleased to present “A Novel Affair with Rick Bragg” on Saturday, March 9
(BATESVILLE, AR) – The Independence County Library Friends Foundation is pleased to present “A Novel Affair with Rick Bragg” on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Batesville Community Center. The evening will include dinner, an author talk, a Q&A and a book signing....
BACC meeting takes guests to disco, honors winners
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting and gala held Jan. 25 at the Batesville Community Center attracted nearly 400 guests and celebrated community work toward IMPACT goals in 2018 and outstanding business and individuals. “We are so grateful to our...
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Salem Civic Center in Salem Arkansas on February 16th
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Salem Civic Center in Salem Arkansas on February 16th with a night of good music. Welch, Couch and Company P.A. and North Arkansas Electric Cooperative will present local songwriter and artist Cassie Hall and the Highway M Band. The...
Cherokee Village announces plans for state pie festival
CHEROKEE VILLAGE -- In celebration of National Pie Day the community of Cherokee Village is launching Arkansas’ first statewide Pie Festival on April 20. Pie is one of the most beloved Southern foods. It is connected to some of our most nostalgic memories of...
Ozark Gateway treasures up for state awards
Each year the Arkansas Henry Awards program recognizes individuals, communities and organizations that have performed above and beyond the call of duty in their contribution to the success of Arkansas’ tourism industry. The annual ceremony honoring nominees and...
The BRTC Foundation and Eddie Mae Herron Center present Black History Speaker-Toby Daughtery
The BRTC Foundation and Eddie Mae Herron Center present Black History Speaker-Toby DaughteryMotivational speaker, Toby Daughtery will speak about his personal journey from prison inmate to college graduate on February 19th at 10:00 am in the Randolph County...
The 2019 Main Street Batesville (MSB) Winter Gala will be held on Friday, February 1
The 2019 Main Street Batesville (MSB) Winter Gala will be held on Friday, February 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Main Street Loft located at 267 East Main, third floor. The gala will take you back in time to the 80s and, of course, the need to dance. The “Footloose”...