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  • Election Day Voting

    Tuesday, November 3, 2026   7:30 am - 7:30 pm

    Polling Locations

    Alma Community Center
    114 Collum Lane East, Alma    		 Emergency Operations Center
    1820 Chestnut Street, Van Buren
       
    Trinity Baptist Church
    5020 N. Hwy. 71, Alma    		 Crawford County Extension Office
    105 W. Pointer Trail, Van Buren
       
    ​Cedarville First Baptist Church
    10744 N. Hwy. 59, Cedarville    		 Pleasant Valley Church of Christ
    6020 Kibler Road, Van Buren
       
    Dyer Community Center
    201 Loomis Lane, Dyer    		 Figure Five Fire Station
    5920 N. Hwy. 59, Van Buren
       
    Mountainburg Assembly of God Church
    922 NE Hwy. 71, Mountainburg    		 City Heights United Methodist Church
    1002 Fayetteville Road, Van Buren
       
    Mulberry Church of Christ
    2304 Keystone Circle, Mulberry    		 Living Word Baptist Church
    1445 Clyde Cate Road, Van Buren
       
    Oliver Springs Freewill Bapt. Church
    3144 Hwy. 348, Rudy    		 The Current Outreach Church Annex
    1819 Rena Road, Van Buren

  • Early Voting

    October 19 - October 31, 2026

    Polling Locations

    Alma Community Center
    114 Collum Lane East, Alma

    Tuesday, October 19th - Friday, October 23rd: Open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
    Saturday, October 24th: Open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

    Monday, October 26th - Friday, October 30th: Open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
    Saturday, October 31st: Open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

    Monday, November 2nd: Open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Emergency Operations Center
    1820 Chestnut Street, Van Buren

    Tuesday, October 19th - Friday, October 23rd: Open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
    Saturday, October 24th: Open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

    Monday, October 26th - Friday, October 30th: Open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
    Saturday, October 31st: Open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

    Monday, November 2nd: Open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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  • Put your business front and center by sponsoring a Chamber event, annual program, or digital media.

    New network building events in 2022 include the Battle of the Business Bowling Tournament and the Local Lunch for restaurants.  BE PRO BE PROUD and Connecting Educators in Industry are focused on building the workforce pipeline for our community.  Also new this year are two annual program sponsorships, the Governmental Affairs Committee, and the Chamber Ambassadors, both focused on advocacy for a strong, business friendly climate in our community, county, and state. 

    Or promote your business utilizing the Chamber website, which received more than 145,000 visits in 2021. And don't forget the long running favorites; the Annual Meeting & Business Expo, the Golf Classic, Business After Hours, and the Arkansas Scholars Award Ceremony.

     

     

     

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  • Vincennes University Fall II Registration

    College Registration
    09/30/2026 - 10/06/2026

    Fall Term II Registration Underway.  Term Dates October 19 - December 11, 2026
     
    Arkansas 


    DO NOT APPLY ONLINE To inquire, apply, and register for VU-Arkansas, please contact Theresa Baggett to arrange a Zoom appointment. 
     
    Theresa Baggett, Vincennes University
    Arkansas Admissions/Academic Advisor
    Crawford County Adult Education Center
    301 Mt. Vista Blvd, Van Buren, Arkansas 
    Theresa.Baggett@vinu.edu 


     
    “START HERE – GO ANYWHERE . . .”
     
     
    Who may attend VU MEP Arkansas classes? Veterans, Military, Dependents, Civilians.
     
    Do I have to declare a “Major”?  No.  Students may enroll with VU Arkansas for one class, one semester, one year, or students may stay to earn a degree. VU-Arkansas supports a student's decisions to transfer to a university and degree program of choice, and we will help the student earn core prerequisites. 
     
    How much is tuition? $250.00 per credit hour/no additional fees
     
    What are my funding options?  Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA); Military Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA), VA Education Benefits; Employer Reimbursement; Private Pay
     
    Where are classes held?  Classes are available during weekly evening Zoom sessions and online using the Blackboard platform. VU Arkansas instructors work closely with each student to support academic success. VU Arkansas classes are designed for the adult non-traditional learner. VU Arkansas recognizes military/police training schedules and will adjust term dates when possible. 
     
    May I transfer previous college credits to VU? Yes
     
    Will my VU credits transfer to another college? Yes
     
    May I transfer military training (JST/CCAF) to VU? Yes 
     
    May I transfer law enforcement (CLEST) training to VU?  Yes 
     
    Does VU Arkansas offer degree programs? Yes


    Associate of Science (2-year degree)
    ·       General Studies
    ·       Business Administration
    ·       Criminology & Criminal Justice


    Bachelor of Science (4-year degree)
    ·       Homeland Security Public Safety (for military/police)
    ·       Technology - Management/Leadership Concentration
     
    Karen Merriott, State Site Director
    kmerriott@vinu.edu * 501-351-5425
    Vincennes University Arkansas Military Education Program
    North Little Rock, Camp Robinson, APEX, Suite B  https://www.vinu.edu/military/arkansas.html
    Van Buren, Crawford County Adult Education Center
     
     

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    Crawford County Adult Education Center
    Valid: 09/30/2026 - 10/06/2026