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Thursday, June 23, 2022
Unity Health Awards 16 Unity Kids Grants
UNITY HEALTHFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 23, 2022 Jennifer Skinner – Marketing CoordinatorPhone: 501-278-3197Email: jennifer.skinner@unity-health.org Unity Health Awards 16 Unity Kids Grants SEARCY, Ark. (June 23, 2022) — Unity Health awards 16 elementary schools in six school districts with grants totaling $46,500 for completing the Unity Kids program. The program is designed to provide young children with the tools they need to make healthy choices for a lifetime. The schools can use these grant funds
Monday, June 20, 2022Wayne Blanton Named Manager of Searcy McCoy's Building Supply
CONTACT: MJ Toops(512) 395-6644, ext.6132mj.toops@mccoys.com Wayne Blanton Named Manager of Searcy McCoy’s Building Supply McCoy’s Building Supply is proud to announce the appointment of Wayne Blanton as store manager of its Searcy, AR, location at 1601 East Booth Avenue. Blanton began his career as a yard crew member two years ago, quickly becoming yard crew lead and then delivery coordinator. He enrolled in the company’s Management Development Program and was promoted to assistant manager in
Thursday, May 12, 2022City Council Approves 20- Year City Planning Proposal
SEARCY, AR (Wednesday, May 11) – The Searcy City Council voted Tuesday to move forward with a 20-year city master planning proposal. The planning efforts will include an analysis of current infrastructure, active transportation, and city parks, community input phases, and strategic planning for community updates and growth. “We’re committed to improving our community, and this master plan will help us do just that,” Mayor Kyle Osborne said. “I’m most excited about the community input phase which will
Thursday, May 12, 2022JUNETEENTH CELEBRATED IN WHITE COUNTY, ARKANSAS
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATED IN WHITE COUNTY, ARKANSAS Historic St. Mary CME Church, Searcy, AR is hosting its first Juneteenth Celebration recognizing the end of slavery on the weekend of June 10-11, 2022, at 6pm nightly. This event is designed to promote diversity in a community that has only a 4.6% African American population, according to census.gov. While there have been some recent celebrations in Searcy, AR, this event is one of if not the first to be held in the heart of the minority community. On
Thursday, April 28, 2022In the Know Series- White County Sheriff Forum
On Tuesday, April 26th, the second of the In the Know Series was held. This forum gave the two White County Sheriff Candidates and the incumbent the opportunity to address Chamber members and the public.Questions asked concerned the drug and human trafficking activity,the funding and personnel, incarceration rates and recidivism, and more. To view the recording visit: https://youtu.be/4LYCuR0cadQ
Friday, April 22, 2022In the Know Series- White County Judges Forum
On April 5th 2022, the Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce held their first “In the Know” Series Forum of the year. This forum allowed the 2022 White County Judge Candidates, Lisa Brown, Shelly Churchwell, and Barth Grayson to address the public. The forum was hosted by Jon Chadwell, Newport Economic Development Executive Director. Each candidate was given a two minute introduction and then asked a series of questions concerning their goals as the White County Judge, the funding for the White County
Wednesday, April 13, 2022Bryce Corporation to Expand Operations in Searcy, Create More Than 140 Jobs
April 13, 2022 MEMPHIS, TENN. (April 13, 2022) – Bryce Corporation, a leader in the flexible packaging industry, will invest $80 million to expand its operations in Searcy, Ark., the company announced today. This expansion is part of the company’s five-year strategic growth plan and is expected to grow the company’s asset base and physical footprint and create 142 new jobs in Searcy. As part of this expansion, Bryce Corporation will construct a new manufacturing facility and a distribution center in
Wednesday, April 13, 2022News Release: 4/13/Bryce Corp.'s five-year expansion plan in Searcy includes $80 million 'investment
A manufacturer that has been in Searcy since 1976 will be expanding its operations over the next five years, adding nearly 150 jobs in the city. Richard Williamson, executive vice president at Bryce Corp., told the Searcy City Council that through its “strategic growth plan that is a five-year plan ... we are proud to share that there will be an $80 million investment and will create 142 new jobs and will grow our asset base and expand our physical footprint in Searcy, Ark.” Searcy Regional Chamber of
