Archives for August 2012

Van Buren Literacy Council Tutoring and Volunteer Needs

Do you need help with your reading skills?   The Van Buren County Literacy Council provides free private tutoring for adults who want to learn to read or want to read better.  If you or someone you know needs help with reading, please call the Literacy Council at 253-1873. Our trained tutors are … [Read more...]

Join KFFB 106.1 FM on location at Mark’s Pharmacy and Bread of Life Book Store Friday Aug 17

Join KFFB 106.1 FM on location at Mark's Pharmacy and Bread of Life Book Store on Friday August 17, 2012 from 10 am to 1 pm in Melbourne. We'll  be on location at Mark's Pharmacy and Bread of Life Book Store in Melbourne on August 17, 2012 for great deals and free Petit Jean Hot Dogs “The … [Read more...]

We Care, We Vote at White County Medical Center

White County Medical Center has joined with the American Hospital Association (AHA) in the “We Care, We Vote” campaign to encourage associates to vote in the Nov. 6 election. Thousands of U.S. hospitals have also partnered with the AHA in this important effort. “This is a critical election year, … [Read more...]

Drought Relief Program Announced in Cleburne and Stone Counties

FOR CLEBURNE/STONE COUNTY FARMERS The Cleburne and Stone County Farm Service Agencies have been authorized to implement the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) due to drought.  Signup begins August 1 and will end on August 30, 2012. ECP provides cost share assistance to agricultural producers … [Read more...]

KFFB’S Open Mic with Bob Connell interviewing Jonathan Martin of The Martins

The Martins in Concert at The Ozark Folk Center located at 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR August 12, 2012 2:30 pm, The opening act by Pamela G. and Jackie B Proceeds benefit the Ozarka College Stone county Scholarship Fund. Tickets on Sale at Ozarka College and Centennial Bank in Mountain View. … [Read more...]

Tutor Training Workshop at Batesville Aug 12

Title: Tutor Training Workshop Aug 12 Description: The Ozark Foothills Literacy Project is holding a Tutor Training Workshop on Sunday, August 12, at 2:30 pm at the Jubilee Family Church, 45 Thunderbird Dr., Batesville, AR. Volunteer tutors are matched with adult students who are learning to … [Read more...]

KFFB 106.1 on Location at Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen in Batesville Thursday July 26 was a success

Batesville made Miracles happen on Thursday, July 26, 2012 during Dairy Queen® Miracle Treat Day that benefited Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. KFFB 106.1's Bob Connell broadcasted live with interviews with all those involved with Arkansas Children’s Hospital from 10 am to 2 pmThursday, … [Read more...]

Jewelers Touch Diamond Dig on July 14 was a success

Jewelers Touch Diamond Dig was a Success on July 14, 2012.  KFFB 106.1 did a live broadcast from 10a to 1 pm. … [Read more...]

The North Arkansas Dance Theatre hosting its annual Dance Intensive Workshop in Batesville

The North Arkansas Dance Theatre, non-profit, will be hosting its annual Dance Intensive Workshop at the NADT Dance Academy, 206 E. Main in Batesville on Aug 10-11.  It's for dancers ages 10 and up with at least 2 years of dance experience and will be offering offering classes in ballet, lyrical, … [Read more...]

Cave City Watermelon Festival Begins Today Aug 9

You can’t truly enjoy the warm Arkansas summer without taking time to travel to Cave City Arkansas and have one of their sweet juicy watermelons. Cave City is well known for them and because of the popularity they celebrate each year with a three day festival to allow visitors and local residents … [Read more...]