Powhatan sets ‘Ghost Walks’

Powhatan sets ‘Ghost Walks’

POWHATAN — Powhatan and northeast Arkansas have a long, rich history, so it only makes sense that there are probably a few ghosts still wandering around. Century-old buildings, the Black River and old cemeteries play host to a number of Powhatan’s ghost stories,...
Vendors sought for 2019 sports, outdoors expo

Vendors sought for 2019 sports, outdoors expo

SALEM — The second annual Ozarks Sports and Outdoor Expo will be held on March 30 at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Salem and vendor applications are being accepted. In addition to the fairgrounds the Salem City Park Lake and the Fulton County Trap Range, will...
Phase 1 of Batesville sign program complete

Phase 1 of Batesville sign program complete

BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of phase one of the Independence County regional wayfinding program.  The wayfinding program was developed through the IMPACT Tourism...
Museum to host annual Fall Family Day

Museum to host annual Fall Family Day

BATESVILLE — Celebrate the fall season with Old Independence Regional Museum at the annual Fall Family Day set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20. The event is free and open to the public. This year’s program emphasizes historical skills and crafts used in...