Archives for August 2012

GED® test schedule for Melbourne

The GED® Test will be given at Ozarka College in Melbourne on Sept. 17 and 27 at 8:30 a.m. in Room 516 of the Wyth Duke Adult Education Building. The test will also be given at the following locations in September: Mammoth Spring                  Ozarka College                       9 a.m.     … [Read more...]

No Cases of West Nile Virus Reported in White County

Despite the recent outbreak of West Nile Virus cases in Arkansas and neighboring states, White County has not been affected by the virus; however, the Arkansas Department of Health recently reported two deaths in Arkansas associated with the West Nile Virus. According to White County Medical … [Read more...]

The Comedy Magic of Scott Davis Sept 1st

Title: The Comedy Magic of Scott Davis Sept 1stDescription: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers William Carl Garner Visitor Center is pleased to announce that The Comedy Magic of Scott Davis will be performed in the Auditorium of the William Carl Garner Visitor Center, Saturday, September 1st at 7:00 … [Read more...]

The National Parenting Center has released its 22nd annual Fall Seal of Approval

TUESDAY- August 21, 2012 - The National Parenting Center has released its 22nd annual Fall Seal of Approval report. The second report of 2012 follows two months of consumer testing by parents and children at The National Parenting Center's test centers. A recent independent survey indicated that … [Read more...]

HardingUniversity announces 2012-13 Distinguished Lecture Series

  The 2012-13 American Studies Institute Distinguished Lecture Series will kick off at Harding University in September with CURE Founder and President Star Parker and will wrap up in April with Bill Simon, president and chief executive officer of Walmart U.S.   Star Parker Sept. … [Read more...]

Free Screening of Disfarmer Sept 2

Title: Free Screening of Disfarmer Sept 2Description: The Wm. Carl Garner Visitor Center will host a free public screening of the documentary “Disfarmer: A portrait of America” Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. This documentary features many locals sharing their knowledge and views of Mike … [Read more...]

Tim Gammill appointed to Ozarka College Board of Trustees

  Mr. Gammill is a Mountain View native and is President of Gammill Oil Company. He earned a bachelor of science in education from Arkansas State University.     “I am honored to serve on the Ozarka College Board of Trustees,” said Trustee Gammill. “Ozarka College provides … [Read more...]

September Craft Classes at the Arkansas Craft School

Cooler days up ahead!  Now that the kids are back in school, perhaps you have the time to indulge in a class at the Arkansas Craft School, in Mountain View. September 8 & 9, Garvin Gardens’ Bob Byers will present Ukrainian Easter Egg painting – Pysanky – which is one of the oldest documented … [Read more...]

Tribute to Grandpa Jones Ozark Folk Center Aug 31

The Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View, Arkansas is celebrating its 2012 Tribute to Grandpa Jones by bringing John McEuen and Sons on Friday, August 31st and Michael Martin Murphey on Saturday, September 1st  at 7:00 p.m.  Joining the celebration of Grandpa Jones’ remarkable career, on both nights … [Read more...]

Faulkner County SPCA finds a buddy in BOGO

The Faulkner County SPCA has found a new “friend” in its mission to help families care for their pets. The group has become a designated buddy with BOGO Bowl, a new brand of dog food with goal of helping shelters, rescues and pet pantries. BOGO Bowl is healthy, high quality dog food that is not … [Read more...]