Archives for September 2012

Delfeayo Marsalis to perform with UCA jazz bands Sept 26

Delfeayo Marsalis, a renowned jazz producer and trombonist from Louisiana, will perform at the University of Central Arkansas’s Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 26, accompanied by the UCA jazz ensembles and the traditional jazz band. Admission is free for the 7:30 p.m. … [Read more...]

William J. Clinton Foundation Announces Details of 2012 “Ideas Matter” Essay Contest

Winner Will Receive a $2,500 Scholarship The William J. Clinton Foundation announces the details of its annual essay contest, "Ideas Matter," and encourages Arkansas students to put their good ideas into action to confront some of the world's most urgent challenges.  The winner of the essay … [Read more...]

Automotive Program at Ozarka College Taking Applications

The Ozarka College Automotive Technology Program is currently taking applications for students interested in the two year program. Students accepted into the program will complete an application for admission, enroll in Ozarka College and complete the required general education courses. To enroll, … [Read more...]

Stream Resortation Plan Meeting Sept 25th

Title: Stream Resortation Plan Meeting Sept 25thDescription: A Stream Restoration Plan for parts of Archey Fork and South Fork segments of the Little Red River in Clinton, Arkansas.Come hear about upcoming changes that will affect flood control, stream and habitat restoration, recreation and tourism … [Read more...]

Two Arkansas Communities Competing For “Prettiest Painted Places” Honors

Thanks to a national competition to find the “Prettiest Painted Places in America,” people across the country are discovering what Indiana residents have long known:  The Natural State has some of the most beautiful towns and neighborhoods to be found anywhere. Sponsored by the Paint Quality … [Read more...]

The KFFB 106.1 annual Regional Health and Wellness Fair Next Saturday September 26

The KFFB 106.1 annual Regional Health and Wellness Fair will be held Saturday, September 29, inFairfieldBay. TheHARTCenter,FairfieldBay’s 23,000 square foot fitness center, will host the event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The HART Center will be filled with over 75 doctors, nurses, and other … [Read more...]

Griffin Blasts Washington’s ‘Regulatory Tsunami of Nonsense’

WASHINGTON – In a fiery speech given earlier today during a House Committee on the Judiciary hearing, Congressman Tim Griffin (AR-02) blasted the Obama Administration’s regulatory regime.  Following the hearing, he issued the following statement:  “Everyone I know is for reasonable regulation, … [Read more...]

WCMC Welcomes Orthopedic Surgeon To Medical Community

White County Medical Center is pleased to welcome Orthopedic Surgeon Justin Franz, M.D., to the medical community. Dr. Franz has joined the Searcy Medical Center Orthopedics Department at the White County Surgery Center, a department of WCMC located at 710 Marion Drive. The group also includes … [Read more...]

State Records Fifth West Nile Virus Death

(Little Rock) – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has recorded a fifth death from West Nile virus, setting a new record for deaths in a single year. The previous high was four, which was the total for both 2005 and 2006. The total number of illnesses in the state so far this year is now 41, … [Read more...]

The Old Independence Regional Museum Premiers Film on President Truman Sept 23

How many people remember when President Harry S. Truman visited Arkansas on July 1 and 2 in 1952? Fran Troy was only 14 years old, but as she put it, “I was so excited.. I walked from our house in west Batesville and stood on the bayou bridge where the president’s train stopped. I remember seeing … [Read more...]