Archives for November 2010

House Republicans Adopt Earmark Ban

Congressman-elect Tim Griffin (AR-02) today issued the following statement after the House Republican Conference unanimously adopted a ban on earmarks for the 112th Congress:   “This is just the first step in changing the culture of Washington to one where the American taxpayer is respected. … [Read more...]

Four Pair of Michael Buble tickets to be given away at Ladies Nite Out

Win one of Four Pairs of Michael Buble Little Rock Concert Tickets December 7, 2010 from KFFB 106.1 to be given away during Ladies Nite Out in Heber Springs. … [Read more...]

KATV: Searcy Police Seek Help In Counterfeit Check Case

Searcy Police is asking the publics help in identifying two suspects involved in passing counterfeit checks in Arkansas.  The suspect forged a check at the Searcy Wal-Mart on September 18th and are possible suspect in two other forgery cases in Pocahontas and Newport.  The Couple were seen … [Read more...]

Prison Dogs Brought In To Search For Escapee

An intense search is underway in Van Buren County following the escape of a convicted murderer. The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office says that Rodney Lee Jones escaped from the county jail Wednesday. According to the sheriff, Jones escaped through a hole in his cell, and used a makeshift rope to … [Read more...]

UCA Presents Madrigal Feaste A Christmas Tradition Dec 3 & 5

A University of Central Arkansas Christmas tradition, the Madrigal Feaste, featuring the UCA Chamber singers, will return on Friday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 5 in McCastlain Ballroom on the UCA campus. Seating will begin at 6:30. Tickets are $40. Guests will have their choice of prime rib, chicken … [Read more...]

A Harrison Arkansas National Guard Soldier to be memorialized in Texas

An Arkansas National Guard Soldier killed in action while serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom will be memorialized at Fort Hood, Texas, Nov. 23 when a health clinic is named in his honor.  Sgt. Russell Lee Collier, of Harrison, Ark., was killed Oct. 3, 2004, in Taji, Iraq, while trying to save … [Read more...]

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven & Blue Jeans Nov 20-21

Marking the centenary of the Mexican Revolution, the ASO presents the beloved guitar concerto of Mexican composer Manuel de Ponce paired with two revolutionary voices, Beethoven and Stravinsky, at their most boisterous and humorous. Sharon Isbin, Grammy Award winner and leading guitar soloist, … [Read more...]

American Cancer Society Marks 35th Great American Smokeout® by Encouraging Smokers to Quit and Celebrate More Birthdays

As the official sponsor of birthdays, the American Cancer Society marks the 35th Great American Smokeout on November 18 by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. According to an American Cancer Society report1, smokers who quit … [Read more...]

Marching Band Fundraiser Nov 21

 CONWAY – The University of Central Arkansas marching band will perform its fourth annual band extravaganza on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. in Reynolds Performance Hall. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students college and younger. George Mayo will emcee the show, which will feature drum line … [Read more...]

The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts Open House Nov 20

Title: The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts Open House Nov 20 Location: downtown Hot Springs Description: ASMSA is one of only 14 public, residential high schools in the country dedicated to educating juniors and seniors with a special interest in math and science. ASMSA … [Read more...]