Batesville Tribune

Multiple Federal Agency Leases Terminated in Batesville as Part of Cost-Cutting Efforts

Kenneth CookMarch 7, 2025March 7, 2025

by Kenneth CookMarch 7, 2025March 7, 20250297

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), batesville has terminated leases for nearly a dozen federal agencies across Arkansas, including several based in Batesville. The move...

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Batesville Among Arkansas Cities Affected by Social Security Office Closures

Kenneth CookMarch 7, 2025March 7, 2025

by Kenneth CookMarch 7, 2025March 7, 20250329

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced significant budget cuts, leading to the closure of multiple Social Security Administration offices across the United States....

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Officer James Harrison Honored with ‘Excellence in Citizenship’ Award

Kenneth CookFebruary 19, 2025February 19, 2025

by Kenneth CookFebruary 19, 2025February 19, 20250191

IMBODEN, AR – Citizens Bank and Sloan-Hendrix School District have recognized Officer James Harrison, the district’s student resource officer, as the January recipient of the...

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First Community Bank Promotes Tuggle

Kenneth CookFebruary 19, 2025February 19, 2025

by Kenneth CookFebruary 19, 2025February 19, 20250223

Batesville, AR (February 19, 2025) – First Community Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Megan Tuggle to assistant vice president, credit card manager. Tuggle,...

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FIRST COMMUNITY BANK PROMOTES SHAW TO FACILITIES MANAGER

Kenneth CookFebruary 18, 2025February 18, 2025

by Kenneth CookFebruary 18, 2025February 18, 20250367

Batesville, AR (February 14, 2025) – First Community Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Kyler Shaw to assistant vice president, facilities manager. Shaw, who...

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FIRST COMMUNITY BANK PROMOTES GOFORTH

Kenneth CookFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 2025

by Kenneth CookFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 20250660

Batesville, AR – First Community Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Brandon Goforth to vice president, information technology manager. Goforth has been with...

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Lyon College to Break Ground on Bad Boy Stadium

Kenneth CookJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

by Kenneth CookJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 20250570

BATESVILLE, Arkansas — Lyon College will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its new football stadium on Friday, Jan. 31, at 12 p.m. at the Lyon College...

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FCB RELEASES 2025 SCHEDULE FOR ADVENTURE FIRST TRAVEL CLUB FOR BATESVILLE

Kenneth CookJanuary 25, 2025January 25, 2025

by Kenneth CookJanuary 25, 2025January 25, 20250434

Batesville, AR (January 24, 2025) – Members of the Adventure First Travel Club in the Batesville market will travel the world this year to embrace the...

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Renewable energy needed for Arkansas’ future, industry experts tell lawmakers

Kenneth CookNovember 21, 2024November 21, 2024

by Kenneth CookNovember 21, 2024November 21, 202403083

By: Mary Hennigan Arkansas Advocate With some of Arkansas’ coal plants going offline by the end of the decade, renewable energy projects are needed to replace...