02-06-2025
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders designates Batesville as the next Capital for a Day
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – For one day in June the Arkansas state capital will reside in Batesville.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a Capital for a Day proclamation for the event to take place on June 5. On that day, senior Arkansas government officials will be in town to meet with local counterparts.
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This is the 14th Capital for a Day since Sanders took office.
The proclamation highlights the qualities of Batesville, including its location on the White River and its 19th-century history as a hub for transportation and agriculture. It also outlines its two colleges, Lyon College and Arkansas Community College, as well as its museums, including one dedicated to hometown boy and NASCAR driving legend Mark Martin.
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