Archives for June 2011

First show in 2011 Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre season premieres June 9

  The 2011 Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre season will kick off at Harding University June 9 with its first show, “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some).” The dinner theatre theme this year is ‘Tis the Season to be Jolly, and this comedy by Michael Carleton, Jim Fitzgerald and John K. … [Read more...]

AutoHarp Workshop in Mountain View June 9th-11th

Title: AutoHarp Workshop in Mountain View June 9th-11th Description: Three days of instruction in a classroom environment for beginner, intermediate and advanced players is what will be offered during the Autoharp Workshop at the Ozark Folk Center, June 9-11, 2011. Please contact the park to … [Read more...]

Arkansas Delegation Requests Federal Disaster Assistance on Behalf of State

WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-1), Tim Griffin (AR-2), Steve Womack (AR-3), and Mike Ross (AR-4) today wrote to President Barack Obama and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate supporting Governor Mike Beebe’s request for a major … [Read more...]

Griffin: Where is Your Plan, Mr. President?

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tim Griffin (AR-02) issued the following statement in response to today’s release of the latest jobs report issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, which showed a rise in the unemployment rate to 9.1 percent and anemic job growth during the month of May:  “Where is the … [Read more...]

Congressman Crawford Statement on May Jobs Report

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) released the following statement regarding the latest employment figures released by the U.S. Department of Labor:  “The abysmal May jobs report is just another link in a disappointing chain of bad economic news. The rise in unemployment is proof … [Read more...]

KFFB 106.1 FM On Location At First Service Bank on June 3rd

The KFFB Road Gang had more fun this season while broadcasting live at the First Service Bank!           … [Read more...]

Summer Reading Program at the Fairfield Bay Library

Title: Summer Reading Program at the Fairfield Bay Library Location: Fairfield Bay Library, 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay, AR 72088 Description: The Summer Reading Program at the Fairfield Bay Library: Reading, Arabian Horses, Crafts, Tommy Terrifics Wacky Magic and More. Sign Up Now ... … [Read more...]

Fifth Annual Ozark Foothills FilmFest Screenwriting Competition

The Ozark Foothills FilmFest is accepting entries for its fifth annual Screenwriting Competition. The competition, the only one of its kind in Arkansas, is limited to writers who have not yet had a work produced or optioned. Entries are accepted in two categories: Feature Screenplay, 90-130 … [Read more...]

Ozark Foothills Literacy Project Tutor Training – Sunday June 5

 Ozark Foothills Literacy Project  Help someone learn to read!  Tutor Training - Sunday June 5 at 2:30 for more information.  Call 870-793-5912 … [Read more...]

Griffin and Other House Republicans Meet with President Obama

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tim Griffin (AR-02) issued the following statement after today’s White House meeting with President Barack Obama and House GOP Conference members:  “I appreciate the President scheduling today’s meeting with House Republicans.  The House has proposed a plan to reduce the … [Read more...]