Batesville High School senior Brianna Nava and Batesville Jr. High School Charter student Isaac White were runners-up in a 21-state-wide essay contest on Hispanic heritage.
North Little Rock's Hispanic Heritage Festival is kicking off the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month with its annual celebration at Argenta Plaza this Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Seis Puentes Education and Resource Center marks the occasion with a festival in the Argenta District of North Little Rock, offering in its second year free dance workshops from Ballet Quetzalli; interactive activities with Laman Library and Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub; and food from local vendors and food trucks like Kalua’s, DolceLuna Bakery and Tacos Godoy.