The Batesville Area Chamber will recognize outstanding area businesses and individuals at its Annual Meeting and Gala. The event, presented by First Community Bank, will be held at the Batesville Community Center on Friday, January 27, 2023. Other event partners for the "Night at the Oscars" themed event are the Bad Boy Mowers, Hampton Inn, M & A Jones Construction Co., Peco Foods, the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, and White River Health.

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will hold a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony for The Ex Salon & Boutique. The Ribbon-Cutting will occur at The Ex Salon & Boutique at 359 E. Main Street in Batesville on Tuesday, January 24, at 2:30 p.m. 

The Ex Salon & Boutique is a full-service salon and boutique with Nashville-scene clothing. With 12 years of experience, Jeri is a blonding specialist and offers various services. Esthetics by Laura now offers spa services like facials, lashes, waxing, and more!

The ribbon cutting will be held in conjunction with the Ex Salon & Boutique's open house, which is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. An after-hours private event will also take place. Learn more by calling 870.612.7045.

All community supporters, chamber members, ambassadors, board members, and staff are invited to attend.

Very nice 2BR 2 BA duplex apartment available. Fully-equipped kitchen, washer/dryer hookup, stained concrete floors, front porch, back patio. We do all lawn care. Great location, nice neighborhood in Quail Valley subdivision at 232 Mockingbird St. in Batesville, AR. 1-year lease. No pets and no smoking. Tenant pays all utilities
 $950 rent/month and $950 security deposit.

Application required with good references. For more information call Sharon 870-613-3333 or Larry 870-613-2522.

Office Space available - 3250 Harrison St., Batesville, AR

A nice 1,340 sq ft. of nice office space available at 3250 Harrison St. in Batesville. It was formerly leased to Taylor Hearing. In excellent condition. West end cap. Very high traffic area with easy in and out.

Contact Al Crouch at 870.613.6500 or 870.793.2327 or by email at crouchins@yahoo.com.

The Arkansas State Police has partnered with DHS to launch the new Mandated Reporter Portal. Visit mandatedreporter.arkansas.gov to create an account and send in reports using a new secure online portal.

This new portal has been created in addition to the hotline for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect. The Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline remains accessible by calling 1-800-482-5964.

There is Hope. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to connect with compassionate care and support for mental health-related distress. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, 988 provides a 24/7 connection to confidential support.

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce is the leading voice of business in Independence County, providing chamber members advocacy, promotion, and resources. The Chamber works to set the standard for service, collaboration, growth, and high quality of life in the Batesville area. We are unwavering in our commitment to strengthening our business community.