Horseshoe Bend offers more than just retirement

Horseshoe Bend offers more than just retirement

More than just a retirement community, Horseshoe Bend offers much to see and do, whether for a day, weekend, or even longer. With a beautiful lake with cabins and a marina, as well as bowling, restaurants, shopping, golf, and more, it’s no wonder it’s where many have...
Couple recognized for film fest success

Couple recognized for film fest success

Nineteen years ago, Dale Cole discovered that Bob and Judy Pest had been working with the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival.  Bob was on their board and Judy had been writing grants for the organization. So, Cole asked Bob if he thought a film festival could be a...
Towns in Gateway region prepare for July 4

Towns in Gateway region prepare for July 4

Bing, bang, boom. There will be plenty of opportunities to lights color the night sky across the Ozark Gateway region this Fourth of July. At least one begins this Saturday. STRAWBERRY – June 29 Strawberry will host its annual event Saturday, June 29 at the...
Annual canoe, kayak race is June 15

Annual canoe, kayak race is June 15

The annual Batesville Canoe and Kayak Race will be held June 15. The 8-mile course race will start at Lock 2 at Locust Grove and finish at the White River Bridge at Batesville. Registration will be from at 8 to 9 a.m. at Lock 2.   Watercraft need to be at water’s edge...
Expo sees record number of vendors

Expo sees record number of vendors

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce recently held its annual business expo in the gymnasium at the Batesville Community Center and this year’s event featured a record number of vendors. “Our event grows every year, but this year was the icing on the cake! Without...