Archives for October 2010

Searcy Fire Department Achieves ISO Class 1 Rating

Insurance Services Office, Inc, held a press conference to announce the awarding of an ISO Class 1 Rating to the Searcy Fire Department on Wednesday, October 20, 2010. The only service of its kind, the Insurance Services Office’s (ISO) purpose is to review and categorize a community’s ability … [Read more...]

Binge Drinking Among High School Students and Adults – United States

Binge drinking was responsible for more than half of the estimated 79,000 deaths and two thirds of the estimated 2.3 million years of potential life lost as a result of excessive drinking each year in the United States during 2001-2005. CDC analyzed data from the 2009 Behavioral Risk Factor … [Read more...]

Faulkner County Man Sentenced to Prison for DWI Hit and Run

A local man has been sentenced to a Regional Correctional Facility as a result of a DWI hit and run. Glenn Arnold Western, age 50, was charged by 20th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Marcus Vaden with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Violation of Omnibus DWI Act I, Refusal to Submit to … [Read more...]

Searcy County Residents Arrested in Drug Investigation

Two Searcy County residents have been arrested as a result of an undercover drug investigation involving the Twentieth Judicial District Drug Crime Task Force, the Arkansas State Police the DEA. Bobby Woods, age 49, and Jessica White, age 22, of 1472 Baker Road in Leslie, Arkansas have been charged … [Read more...]

Open mic with Tom Tiratto A Tribute ot Frank Sinatra

The Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce presents this one of a kind tribute to one of the greatest legends of all time. This Tribute to Frank Sinatra starring Tom Tiratto will be held at the Ozark Folk Center State Park, Mountain View October 25 at 7:00 p.m. [display_podcast] Tom Tiratto, a … [Read more...]

Lincoln Only Senator to Earn A+ from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America

U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln has earned an “A+” rating from the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) Action Fund for her voting record in support of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans.     The IAVA Action Fund today released its congressional report card for all 535 members of Congress, … [Read more...]

Batesville Antique and Craft Festival Set for October 22-23

Title: Batesville Antique and Craft Festival Set for October 22-23 Location: historic downtown Batesville and at other antique and crafts shops in Independence County Description: Main Street Batesville will hold the second annual Autumn Antique and Crafts Festival. The event will take place in … [Read more...]

Fall Arts & Crafts Festival in Marshall Oct 22-23

Title: Fall Arts & Crafts Festival in Marshall Oct 22-23 Location: Searcy County Fairgrounds in Marshall Description: Arts & Crafts festival at the Searcy County Fairgrounds in Marshall, October 22 and 23, 2010, featuring unique handmade items for early holiday shopping, music, workshops … [Read more...]

Fairfield Bay Mayoral Public Forum Thursday 10-21

KFFB and the Fairfield Bay News will sponsor a forum for the Fairfield Bay mayorial candidates at 6:30 on October 21st. It will held at the Senior Center in Fairfield Bay.  The three candidates for the office will answer questions prepared in advance by the sponsors and those submitted in advance … [Read more...]

Tribute to Frank Sinatra starring Tom Tiratto Oct 25

The Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce presents this one of a kind tribute to one of the greatest legends of all time. This Tribute to Frank Sinatra starring Tom Tiratto will be held at the Ozark Folk Center State Park, Mountain View October 25 at 7:00 p.m. [display_podcast] Tom Tiratto, a … [Read more...]