Archives for August 2010

Free concert with Glenn Parish August 7th Heber for CALL

Free concert with Glenn Parish and the Imagine That Band and Cloggin Thunder Saturday, August 7th at 7:00 pm Spring Park Amphitheater.  Glenn will be featuring Peyton Loeschner, who lights up the stage when she is on it.  Peyton is 11 years old and has performed at several festivals, theaters, and … [Read more...]

Arkansas Guard mourns the loss of former Heber Springs resident, Brig. Gen. (Ret) Edward Schneider passes at 86

(Above) Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Edward Schneider CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, Ark. – The Arkansas National Guard mourns the loss of one of its former leaders, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Edward Schneider, who passed away in his Panama City Beach, Florida, home on Sunday, August 1, 2010, at the age of 86. General … [Read more...]

Lincoln, Pryor, Berry: Funds for ASU-Newport’s Commercial Driving Program Will Support Jobs for Commercial Drivers

Washington – U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor and U.S. Representative Marion Berry (AR-01) today announced that Arkansas State University- Newport will receive a $74,072 U.S. Department of Transportation grant for its Arkansas Commercial Driver Training Institute to provide instruction … [Read more...]

J.C. Bonds and Friends will be performing in Heber Springs Aug 7

Title: J.C. Bonds and Friends will be performing in Heber Springs Aug 7 Location: William Carl Garner Visitor Center Heber Springs Description: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers William Carl Garner Visitor Center is pleased to announce that J.C. Bonds and Friends will be performing in the … [Read more...]

Darr Releases Statement Regarding Proposed Fee Increase on State Parks

Conservative small business owner and Republican Nominee for Lieutenant Governor issued the following statement Wednesday:   "I commend Governor Beebe for opposing the proposed fee increase on camping and lodging at Arkansas State Parks. Last week, I spoke out against this "vacation tax" because, … [Read more...]

Conway Offers a Variety of Cycling Opportunities

The City of Conway is making strides to become one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the state for recreational and experienced cyclists alike. Many streets throughout Conway have been painted with more than 18 miles of bicycle lanes and 41 miles of share the road symbols known as … [Read more...]

Friends of the Library at Stone County Saturday August 07

The Friends of the Library at Stone County will have their August Book Sale on the first Saturday of the month, August 07, 2010.  The tables are all set up with books—paperback & hardback—puzzles, CDs, DVDs, Videos, self-help, crafts, religious, & novels.  The selection includes … [Read more...]

J. K. Southerland White River Golf Classic 2010 Aug 7

Title: J. K. Southerland White River Golf Classic 2010 Aug 7 Location: Eagle Mt. Golf Course Batesville Arkansas Description: The J. K. Southerland Classic is named after J. K. Southerland, a local business man and pioneer in the poultry industry in Arkansas. He founded the J. K. Southerland Co. … [Read more...]

Greers Ferry Area Chamber of Commerce will Begin Recognizing one of it’s members as Business of the Month

 The First Day of Each month the Chamber will provide and display a flag and sign for the month with the designation of Business of the Month. On the First Thursday of each month, the Chamber board will host free hot dogs and drinks for the public from 11:30 to 1:00 pm at the member’s place of … [Read more...]

Lance Bonds wins Democratic Primary for Stone County Sheriff

Democratic challenger Lance Bonds has defeated incumbent Todd Hudspeth in the Democratic Primary Special Election for Stone County Sheriff.  With all precincts reporting, Bonds received 1,950 votes to 1,555 for Hudspeth.  It was the third time voters cast votes in the race, after the first … [Read more...]