Archives for January 2013

Walmart Joins Arkansas Health CARE payment Improvement Initiative

January 10, 2013 (Little Rock, Ark.)—Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe announced today that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is joining a groundbreaking effort to create a more patient-centered and cost-efficient health payment system through the Arkansas Payment Improvement Initiative (APII). Walmart … [Read more...]

Dickey’s Barbecue is Firing Up Across Arkansas

Dickey’s Barbecue is building momentum throughout Arkansas. The world’s largest barbecue chain is developing new locations in the state with Lowell and Siloam Springs already open and Rogers, Bentonville, Fayetteville, Searcy and Little Rock set to open soon. “We are seeing an uptick in interest … [Read more...]

“In Cahoots” to perform in Leslie Saturday, January 12th

Title: “In Cahoots” to perform in Leslie Saturday, January 12th Location: at the Ozark Heritage Arts Center, Leslie, ARDescription: “In Cahoots” to perform Saturday, January 12th at 7:30 PM. “Carnes and the Heaters”, was previously scheduled to perform at the January 2nd Saturday OHAC event. Due … [Read more...]

2013 Arkansas Beef Cookoff Just Around the Corner

– The Arkansas CattleWomen Association is seeking entries for the 2013 Arkansas Beef Cookoff to be held on Saturday, March 2 in Conway.  Over $2500 in cash and prizes will be awarded to the best dish in the Adult Category and the best dish in each of two age divisions of the Youth Category.   In … [Read more...]

Griffin: USGS Nat Gas Report an ‘Inconvenient Truth for Those Who Seek to Ban Fracking’

Congressman Tim Griffin (AR-02) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) released a report earlier today on the safety of natural gas production in Arkansas:  “Today, I was briefed by the USGS on their study entitled, Shallow Groundwater Quality and Geochemistry … [Read more...]

KFFB wants to send you to see Monster Jam FREE!

 Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam returns to Little Rock's Verizon Arena, January 18th and 19th.  KFFB wants to send you to see all the monster action...FREE!  Just register at these participating sponsors:  Thompson's Jewelry in Batesville, US Truck Accessories in Conway and Searcy, Mitchell's Used … [Read more...]

Griffin Praises White River’s National Blueway Designation

Congressman Tim Griffin (AR-02) issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement that the White River has been designated a National Blueway:  “As a proponent of conservation and a proud representative from the Natural State, I am thrilled that Arkansas’s White River is one of the … [Read more...]

The Izard County Antique Tractor Club Raffle benefits local food bank, those in need

The Izard County Antique Tractor Club was organized for the purpose of collecting, restoring and exhibiting farm equipment from the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s. The club currently consists of 27 members from Izard, Sharp, Stone and Lawrence Counties, many who have farmed in the past with equipment from … [Read more...]

Mountain Home Gun Show January 12-13, 2013

Title: Mountain Home Gun Show January 12-13, 2013Location: Baxter County Fairgrounds, 1507 Fairgrounds Drive, Montain Home, ARDescription: January 12-13, 2013 Mountain Home Gun Show Baxter County Fairgrounds, 1507 Fairgrounds Drive. 150 Tables, Adm. $6.00, Sat. 9-5 Sun. 9-4, 1- 4 $45, 5+ … [Read more...]

Live Eagle and Birds of Prey Demonstration Bull Shoals Jan 12

Title: Live Eagle and Birds of Prey Demonstration Bull Shoals Jan 12Location: Bull Shoals Theater of the Arts, Bull Shoals, AR 72619Description: Live Eagle and Birds of Prey Demonstration Bull Shoals Saturday, January 12, 2013 Bull Shoals Bull Shoals Theater of the Arts, Bull Shoals, AR … [Read more...]