🌱 See inside UACCB’s expanded Gateway Center on November 16
Batesville, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Batesville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See inside UACCB’s expanded Gateway Center on November 16
- Holiday food assistance applications are due November 14
- Former sheriff's office peer specialist receives suspended sentence in solicitation case
Also on today's calendar: Shaw Revolver at Las Playitas and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 46 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 63, low: 36.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 54 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. UACCB Gateway Center Ribbon Cutting November 16 in Batesville (arkansasradio.com) — Residents can tour UACCB’s renovated Gateway Center during a Nov. 16 ribbon cutting and open house at 11 a.m., at 2210 E. Main Street in Batesville. The first phase of renovations expands space for agricultural education and workforce training, with demonstrations planned in agriculture, commercial driving and heavy equipment operations. 
2. Christmas Brings Hope prepares for 40th year of food distribution in Independence County (whiterivernow.com) — Independence County families seeking holiday food assistance through Christmas Brings Hope must apply by Nov. 14. Forms are available at several Batesville locations, including White River Now and the Chamber of Commerce. Now in its 40th year, the volunteer effort expects to deliver 1,000 to 1,200 food boxes on Dec. 12.
3. Former Izard County Sheriff's Office employee avoids jail time in sexual solicitation case (ktlo.com) — A Batesville man who formerly helped people with addiction through the Izard County Sheriff's Office received a suspended jail sentence after pleading no contest to misdemeanor sexual solicitation. Joshua Lee Ramsey, 53, was sentenced last week to one year of supervised probation and 10 days of community service.
4. Pancakes, Photos, and Quilts: Breakfast with Santa scheduled for Dec. 5 (whiterivernow.com) — Breakfast with Santa is scheduled for Dec. 5 at Batesville’s Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 775 East Boswell. Families can enjoy pancakes, Santa photos taken by Batesville East students and a silent auction featuring local donations, with tickets available through the church office or participating parents.
5. Independence County quorum court hears about speeders on county road, levies taxes (whiterivernow.com) — A Quarry B Road resident asked Independence County officials for help with speeding near homes and industrial traffic, saying existing efforts have not solved the problem. The sheriff said his radar checks found speeds no more than 3 mph over the limit, while County Judge Kevin Jeffery suggested writing to industry managers.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Floorball 4 →
Batesville Community Center, 1420 South 20th Street, Batesville
6:00 pm
Friday November 13
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Other local events
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Shaw Revolver at Las Playitas →
Las Playitas, 350 Harrison St., Batesville
6:00 pm -
JR BBALL vs Greenbrier
Batesville School District Batesville, AR 72501
4:30 pm -
BB @ Newport, 7G, JG, SG
Southside School District Batesville, AR 72501
4:30 pm -
Powder Puff Football
Batesville School District Batesville, AR 72501
7:00 pm -
Tween Robotics →
Batesville AR
4:00 pm -
BB vs Gosnell, 7B, SG, SB
Southside School District Batesville, AR 72501
4:30 pm -
JR BBALL vs Beebe
Batesville School District Batesville, AR 72501
4:30 pm -
JR Girls BBALL vs Heber Springs
Batesville School District Batesville, AR 72501
4:30 pm -
BB vs Viola, 7G, 7B, JG, JB
Southside School District Batesville, AR 72501
5:00 pm
Saturday November 14
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
Thursday November 19
Friday November 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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JR BBALL vs Greenbrier
Batesville School District Batesville, AR 72501
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BB @ Newport, 7G, JG, SG
Southside School District Batesville, AR 72501
4:30 pm
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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