Archives for July 2011

Malt Shop Memories Cruise From KFFB 106.1

UOT Win a spot aboard the Malt Shop Memories Cruise!  Enjoy LIVE music, theater, all the food you can eat, pools, hot tubs, a state of the art fitness center, full service spa, mini golf course, and 24 hour room service!  The Malt Shop Memories Cruise sails October 27-31, 2011 from Tampa to … [Read more...]

Crawford Introduces Highway Safety Bill

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) Friday introduced legislation that keeps drug-abusing drivers from operating large trucks. The Safe Roads Act of 2011 (H.R. 2549) closes a current loophole that is easily exploited by drug-abusing drivers.  The Safe Roads Act establishes a central repository of … [Read more...]

Upcoming Classes in July and August at the Arkansas Craft School

July 25 – 29, Dana Shaeffer will be presenting a workshop on weaving tapestries with rags.  Although usually associated with rugs, rags – or strips of cloth- are the perfect material for the weaving of tapestries, making this normally rather slow process quicker and more accessible for the student.  … [Read more...]

Griffin Hosts Congressional C-130 Modernization Briefing

Congressman Tim Griffin (AR-02) released the following statement after concluding today’s Congressional C-130 Modernization Caucus briefing:  “Today, Maj. Gen. Robert Kane, Director of the US Air Force's Global Reach Programs, and his staff provided a briefing for the Congressional C-130 … [Read more...]

Arkansas Farm Bureau Announces Scholarship Winners

The Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation scholarship committee recently named nine award winners for the $2500 Farm Bureau Foundation scholarship for the 2011-2012 school year. “Arkansas Farm Bureau has always been an advocate of higher education,” said Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach of … [Read more...]

38th Annual Bud Magness Memorial Gospel Quartet Singing July 15-16

Title: 38th Annual Bud Magness Memorial Gospel Quartet Singing July 15-16 Location: Spring Park Amphitheater, Heber Springs, AR Description: Gospel singing groups from around the state gather to sing southern gospel music in classic four part harmony. Open air. Seating available, but lawn chairs … [Read more...]

A Walks Through History Tour of Petit Jean State Park July 16

Title: A Walks Through History Tour of Petit Jean State Park July 16 Location: Petit Jean State Park near Morrilton, AR Link out: Click here Description: A Walks Through History Tour of Petit Jean State Park near Morrilton takes place July 16. The Walks Through History tour series features … [Read more...]

AARP Driver Safety Class in Heber Springs July 15

Title: AARP Driver Safety Class in Heber Springs July 15Description: There will be an AARP Driver Safety Program class, for persons 50 and older, on Friday, July 15. The class will meet at Arkansas State University, Heber Springs campus, Administration/Student Services Building. The entire campus … [Read more...]

President Declares Major Disaster For Arkansas

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the state of Arkansas to supplement the state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period … [Read more...]

Griffin Praises Passage of Three Pro-Jobs, Pro-Growth Bills

Congressman Tim Griffin (AR-02) praised the passage of three bills aimed at encouraging private sector job creation from the House Judiciary Committee earlier today.    “Too many Americans find themselves out of work during these tough economic times.  Combined, these three bills address our … [Read more...]