Culinary Arts Students Give Back Melbourne – Everyone in North Central Arkansas has been affected in one way or another by the recent ice storms. One of the most powerful affects was the lack of electricity due to fallen limbs and downed power lines and poles. The electric companies have … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2009
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Ice Storm Restoration Update
February 16, 2009 by
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Ice Storm Restoration Update Little Rock, Ark. - Feb. 16, 2009 - 8 a.m. - Approximately 7,350 electric cooperative members remain without electric service. This is down from a peak of more than 210,300 after the devasting Jan. 26 ice storm. The number of … [Read more...]
Meals For Missions in Fairfield Bay
February 16, 2009 by
The Mission Committee of Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church will again host their Meals for Missions on the 6 Mondays of Lent at the church at 765 Dave Creek Pkwy. This year the menu will be Soup, Condiments, Homemade Dessert and Drink for $5.00. Each Monday there will be a choice of one soup … [Read more...]
Severe Weather Planning for Arkansans!
February 16, 2009 by
Severe Weather Planning for Arkansans North Little Rock – With the threat of severe weather this week it pays for Arkansans to know what to do in advance. Basic preparedness plans should be in place at home, at work and at school and each family member or employee should understand the plan. … [Read more...]
2009 Ozark Folk Center State Park Passes are available!
February 16, 2009 by
The 2009 Season Passes for the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View are now available. The passes may be purchased at the park or by calling (870) 269-3851. The cost of a season pass is $65 for adults and $30 for children 6 through 12 years. Children under 6 admitted to the park free of … [Read more...]
New Date Set For Temporary Closing of Bridge
February 16, 2009 by
NEW DATE SET FOR TEMPORARY CLOSING OF BRIDGE ACROSS GREERS FERRY DAM HEBER SPRINGS, Ark., Feb. 9 – A new date has been set for the temporary closing of the Highway 25 Bridge across Greers Ferry Dam. The work is now scheduled to occur on Saturday, March 7. The bridge will remain open on the … [Read more...]
Arkansas Craft School has elected five new Directors!
February 15, 2009 by
The Arkansas Craft School has elected five new Directors to its Governing Board. Those elected are Corky Baker, President of the Stone County Iron Works who will serve as chair of marketing; Leo Sutterfield, President of First Service Bank of Mountain View who will serve as chair of finance; … [Read more...]
The Junior Achievement Program is looking for volunteers!
February 15, 2009 by
The Junior Achievement Program is looking for volunteers! Junior Achievement uses hands-on experiences to help young people understand the economics of life. In partnership with business and educators, Junior Achievement brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their … [Read more...]
Emergency Generators Help Arkansas In Time of Need
February 15, 2009 by
EMERGENCY GENERATORS HELP ARKANSANS IN TIME OF NEED NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--Across the northern half of Arkansas, the storm that struck the last week of January weighed down electrical lines with a thick coat of ice. The damage left more than 315,000 electrical customers without power; thanks … [Read more...]
Ice Storm Recovery from Petit Jean Electric
February 13, 2009 by
Ice Storm Recovery from Petit Jean Electric, Clinton Arkansas: The majority of work crews are being sent to Searcy County to continue work on ice storm damage. Fresh crews are expected to move into the areas of Ben Hur, Moore and Pelser in western Pope and south eastern Newton counties … [Read more...]
