2023 Red Hot Ladies Luncheon Tickets Available

Sara Doerfler

White River Health’s Women’s Clinic selected as beneficiary.

Pat Cash, AKA Aunt Minnie Miles, a Mountain View native and entertainer, has been selected as the featured speaker for the 2023 Red Hot Ladies Luncheon. The event with be held Friday, April 14th, in Independence Hall at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville.

The luncheon serves to raise awareness about issues impacting the lives of women and inspire them to make positive changes and commit to a healthy lifestyle. An estimated 300 women are expected to attend the festive affair, which includes a popular silent auction.

Proceeds from the luncheon will benefit White River Health’s Women’s Clinic, whose mission is to provide quality healthcare to improve the health of their communities through obstetrics and gynecology care.

Since its inception as “The Go Red for Women” luncheon in 2006, this series of popular ladies’ events has raised approximately $160,000 for various nonprofit organizations that serve the health-related needs of women and their families in Batesville, Independence County, and the surrounding communities. Citizens Bank is the event’s lead sponsor again this year, marking its 17th year of involvement.

The doors will open at 11 a.m. for the silent auction, which features items and services donated by dozens of local businesses. Reserved sponsorship tables for eight guests for the Red Hot Ladies Luncheon are available for $200. Individual tickets are available for $25 each with open seating. To reserve tables or obtain other information, call Ashley Engles at 870-698-9650 Luncheon tickets may also be purchased at the event or in advance at Citizens Bank’s Headquarters Branch.

About Citizens Bank

Citizens Bank was founded in 1953 by a group of business and civic leaders. With assets exceeding $1.3 billion, Citizens Bank is a financial services organization committed to serving the needs of the communities it serves. Its progressive community banking model focuses on delivering exceptional customer service while employing advanced technology and products that allow its customers to have one bank to serve all their needs. The bank takes pride in a heritage of independence that honors the vision of its founders and remains dedicated to the financial progress of the people it serves. For more information about Citizens Bank and its talented team of leaders, visit TheCitizensBank.net.

For additional information, contact: Sandra Starnes, 870.698.9625. N

BACC Held Ribbon-Cutting for The Ex Salon & Bou tique

Chris Hill

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of The Ex Salon & Boutique.

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 Ex Salon & Boutique, located at 359 E. Main Street in Batesville, is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more by calling 870.612.7045. N

BACC celebrates the opening of JM Lean Choice Meals

Chris Hill

JM Lean Choice Meals offers healthy meals prepared daily and large party trays for salads, wraps, and desserts. JM Lean Choice Meals makes clean meals and, with a certified nutritionist onsite, can make meals to meet specific dietary needs.

In addition to their daily lunch specials, JM Lean Choice Meals keeps a refrigerator stocked daily with grab-and-go fresh meals and has a wide selection of high-protein, keto-friendly, and glutenfree desserts.

"Whatever diet or lifestyle plan you're on, we have you covered," concluded Wooldridge.

JM Lean Choice Meals, located at 1375 E. College Street in Batesville, is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. N

2023 Independence County Spelling Bee Winner Announced

Jodi

Hightower

Seventh-grader, Jacey McIntosh, out-spelled eight other competitors from area schools to become the 2023 Independence County Spelling Bee winner Thursday, February 16. McIntosh is a student at Batesville Junior High School.

Citizens Bank is the sponsor of the Independence County Spelling Bee. The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville hosted the event in

Independence Hall with nine competitors from area schools ranging from fifth to eighth grades competing in the bee. Katelynn Williford, a sixth-grade student from Midland, was the runner-up. Jacey and Katlynn received a $50 and a $25 gift card, respectively, courtesy of Citizens Bank. Citizens Bank’s CeeBee was on hand to present the awards. N