ARCO - Montgomery County Chapter

19/04/2024

Anastasia is possibly the most ambitious musical attempted by MCCPA in recent years. The costumes, set, and music are phenomenal. If you are not familiar with the title, I promise you will be…

12/08/2022

The Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Rose Petals and More to the community. They held a ribbon cutting Friday, August 12, at 11 a.m. Rose Petals and More is a one stop shop for…

07/04/2022

Pat Smith, co-chair of the upcoming annual Chamber Community Banquet, advises that voting for the annual awards opens immediately and closes on Monday, April 11. Winners will be announced at the…

24/02/2022

The BFL Arkie Division tournament on Lake Ouachita, scheduled for Saturday, February 26, has been postponed to Sunday, February 27, due to freezing rain in the area. Takeoff is also being pushed back…

20/09/2021

A group of local volunteers will be hosting a Keep Arkansas Beautiful clean up event on Lake Ouachita Saturday, September 25 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Volunteers will gather at the Tompkins Bend Day Use…

09/09/2021

DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY/[email protected] Montgomery County reported their 1,000 th COVID-19 case this past week. As of Tuesday morning there have been 1,033 cumulative cases and 52 new cases in the past…

04/09/2021

Hot Springs, Arkansas – The National Park College (NPC) Board of Trustees approved a resolution allowing the College to move forward with submitting a Letter of Intent to the Arkansas Division of…

19/08/2021

DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY/[email protected] MOUNT IDA – It is with a heavy heart that the Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce announces the cancellation of this year’s Three Rivers Heritage Festival and…

06/08/2021

Work to replace a hydrant in Oden has led to a temporary boil order in the Oden/Pencil Bluff area. Customers are asked to boil their tap water beginning Thursday, August 5. The boil order began at 7 a.

01/07/2021

Norman Arkansas will be the place to be in the southern half of Montgomery County Saturday as they celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, fun and live entertainment. The annual Independence Day…

04/06/2021

From the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, arkansas.com...

ECLIPSE WEBINAR INFO
June 17, 2021 – 10 a.m. until noon

Let’s talk about the eclipse! Join us for our latest webinar, The 2024 Great North American Eclipse: An Introduction, featuring Dr. C. Alex Young, NASA Eclipse Coordination Lead, on Thursday, June 17, beginning at 10 a.m. This virtual webinar is free. Dr. Young, who joined us for the Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism in 2020 and 2021, will explain exactly WHAT a total solar eclipse is and WHAT to expect on April 8, 2024.

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

When: Jun 17, 2021 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Topic: 2024 Arkansas Eclipse Webinar

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://milespartnership.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_94rhhElTTwu3KQxDOMmTig

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Questions? Contact Kim Williams at [email protected] or call 870.295.2005.

31/05/2021

In remembrance of all who have served and given all for our country.

Photo from Arkansas Genealogical Resources Online, argen.web

Our local American Legion, GoodnerSummit American Legion #313: https://www.facebook.com/MontgomeryCo313/photos/?ref=page_internal

Have a good Memorial Day. Stay Safe!

27/05/2021

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24/05/2021

Emergency Broadband Benefit program:

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more.

18/05/2021

Looking forward to the Job Fair on Friday, May 21st. We are excited to have the following businesses participating!

Action Realty
Area Agency on Aging
Bob's Food City
Caddo Hills Schools
El Diamante
Express Employment Professionals
Homewood Cottages
Lions Den Nutritional Drinks
Montgomery County Assisted Living
Montgomery County Nursing Home
Mountain Harbor Resort
River View Cabins and Canoes
Tim Efird

Please contact Gail at 870-997-7715 if you are a business or employer interested in having a table at the Job Fair.

05/05/2021

Join us THIS FRIDAY at 11 am for a Ribbon Cutting for the Caddo Hills Food Pantry. This is a permanent pantry that has been in operation for some years. Through a grant with the Arkansas Foodbank, we have been able to create its own space and ensure it is operational for many days ahead! Please RSVP to Justin Neel at Caddo Hills, as soon as you can!

29/04/2021

DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY/[email protected] MOUNT IDA – The Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Barbara McCarty and her son Shaun McCarty and their business Hempyville to the neighborhood with a…

29/04/2021

DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY/[email protected] MOUNT IDA – Montgomery County Extension Agent Amy Monk promoted Montgomery County’s attempt to join the Arkansas Quilt Trail with the Ouachita Artist Gallery and…

15/04/2021

From the CADC:

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 12, 2021

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Evelyn Reed, 501-778-1133, or
CADC Communications, 501-778-1133

CADC TO DISTRIBUTE USDA COMMODITIES April 20 & April 21, 2021 IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY

MONTGOMERY COUNTY – Central Arkansas Development Council will distribute USDA Commodities County Tuesday, April 20, and Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Distribution will begin at 9:00 am.
Food Items May Include: Apple Juice, Split Peas, Garbanzo Beans, Cream of Chicken Soup, Frozen Chicken Leg Quarters, Fruit & Nuts Mix, Swiss Cheese, Instant Milk, Orange Juice, Spaghetti, Can Peaches, Raisins, Can Kidney Beans, Rice, Tomato Soup, Beef Stew
In Montgomery County, Commodities will be distributed at the following location:

Mt. Ida Senior Activity Center
158 Senior Drive, Mount Ida, AR 71957
Phone: 870-867-2313.

ID must be present in order to receive commodities.
All customers receiving commodities must present identification. Photo ID Preferred.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, s*x, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (3) email: [email protected]. (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

09/04/2021

The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) has finally been APPROVED! Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB’s) are now eligible to participate with the Arkansas Federal Surplus Property Program. Note, that a major part of the application process is that VOSB’s MUST be certified/verified through the VA. Pl...

08/04/2021

02/04/2021

DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY/[email protected] HICKORY NUT MOUNTAIN – The weather looks to be perfect for bird watching Saturday as Tommy Young prepares to return the second Bald Eagle of the year back to the…

01/04/2021

Congratulations on his retirement and a sincere, "Thank You!" to KENN GREENE, for all his hard work and dedication to the City of Norman.

Kenn continues to serve on various committees and Boards, and
we are delighted to have him currently serving as the Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce President. Kenn has helped and continues to help the community of Montgomery County in numerous ways and we are truly grateful to him...

Kenn, enjoy your retirement! We wish you all the best!

31/03/2021

This podcast is a companion piece to our digital publication, Discover Arkansas. Each month, take a deeper dive into the digital edition as we interview locals and industry professionals.

22/03/2021

Arkansans will have another month to file their individual state income tax thanks to an executive order signed by Governor Asa Hutchinson. In a prepared statement the Governor’s office stated that…

21/03/2021

DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY/[email protected] ODEN – Cool temperatures and lots of sunshine made for a perfect backdrop for the Inaugural Ouachita Challenge Gravel Grinder. Competitors set a blistering pace…

05/03/2021

We are proud to have helped in bringing broadband to Montgomery County. Please help us get the word out by displaying one of these signs in your window or on your lawn. Sighs are available at the Mount Ida Area Chamber Office and Tourist Information Center, 124 Highway 270. Please see comments below regarding the Broadband Project:

There were three areas that internet was made available to in Phase 1, Mount Ida, Norman, and Pencil Bluff. Getting broadband to the County was planned as a 3 phase project. Work is still being done to get internet to other Areas in Montgomery County. I don't have an eta on completion, but please know that the project is still ongoing.

Please know that we are working under extreme guidelines when applying and implementing these phases. I am happy to connect and provide any additional information that you may have.
Like anything of this nature it is a balance between the business side and the overall availability of resources. We worked with Windstream to implement a plan that would be acceptable to the Arkansas State Broadband office which issues and regulates the grant we received to begin this work. This would have taken about 5-10 more years to do without COVID. The increase in state broadband dollars made it possible.
One of our biggest struggles is the fact that we do not have an electric cooperative or other entity that could provide service. We are thankful for what Windstream has committed and believing that they will continue to be a great partner.
Like anything this is a process and we are wanting to get everyone connected as soon and without any headache. The reality is that progress is sometimes a hard and long process. We are so thankful for the communities input and we too share a lot of the same frustrations.
I can promise you that the plan is to continue to expand broadband as fast and as convenient as possible. We have a website to capture your comments, suggests, and to also hear your complaints. This helps review and determine the best course forward when the next phases are available to begin.
Thank you for your interest.
Website: https://sites.google.com/caddohills.org/arco-broadband/home

19/02/2021

Mount Ida Mayor Jo Childress wants all customers of the Mount Ida Waterworks to know that city employees are working to restore water as soon as possible. Reports of water outages…