Archives for February 2013

School Closings and Delays for Friday March 22, 2013

School Closings and Delays for Friday March 22, 2013 Community School of Heber Springs: Buses are running late Concord Public Schools: Closed Mountain Home School District: Closed Mountain View School District: Closed Ozarka College - All Campuses: Closed Searcy County School District: … [Read more...]

Cleburne County Office of Emergency Management receives $10,000 from BHP Billiton

Representatives from the Cleburne County Office of Emergency Management has accepted a $10,000 donation from BHP Billiton Petroleum to assist with the purchase of new communications equipment for volunteer fire departments in the county. “This new communications equipment will ensure that … [Read more...]

Congressman Tim Griffin: President Obama Needs A Sequester Refresher

Congressman Tim Griffin (AR-02) issued the following statement regarding the coming sequester cuts, scheduled to take effect on March 1, 2013: “President Obama needs a sequester refresher.  Yesterday he wondered why anyone would wait until the ‘last minute’ to address his sequester idea.  Well, … [Read more...]

Lyon College Theatre Department will present Twelfth Night Feb 21-24

Title: Lyon College Theatre Department will present Twelfth Night Feb 21-24Location: in Holloway Theatre, Lyon College, Batesville, ARDescription: The Lyon College Theatre Department will present Twelfth Night, or, What You Will Feb. 21-24 in Holloway Theatre. Performances are at 8 p.m. Feb. 21-23 … [Read more...]

Updated: Closings and Delays for Feb 21, 2013

Closings and Delays for Feb 21, 2013: High School Basketball Tournaments 1 A Regional Basketball Tournament scheduled for tonight in Greer's Ferry has been postponed until tomorrow night.  Championship Game will be played Monday night. 3 A Regional Basketball Tournament scheduled for tonight … [Read more...]

The NADT Dance Academy in Batesville will host a Ballroom Dance Class Feb. 21

Title: The NADT Dance Academy in Batesville will host a Ballroom Dance Class Feb. 21Location: at the NADT Dance Academy at 206 E. Main St. in BatesvilleDescription: The NADT Dance Academy will host a 30-minute class to teach ballroom basics on Thursday, Feb. 21 from 7-9 p.m. at the NADT Dance … [Read more...]

Daily Arkansas Legislative Update Monday February 19, 2013

Daily Legislative Update                     Tuesday, February 19, 2013 37th Day of the 89th General Assembly     HOT TOPICS – STATE CHAMBER/AIA TAX BILLS TAX REDUCTION FOR MANUFACTURERS AND IPPs ***HB 1218 by Rep. Lane Jean and Sen. Bill Sample seeks to further reduce … [Read more...]

Harding University lecture series continues with Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe

The 2012-13 American Studies Institute Distinguished Lecture Series will continue at Harding University March 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Benson Auditorium with Arkansas governor and Searcy native Mike Beebe. Beebe took office in 2007 and focused on improving education, expanding Arkansas’ economy and … [Read more...]

Junior Auxiliary of Searcy Hosts Annual Charity Benefit Ball Feb 23

Title: Junior Auxiliary of Searcy Hosts Annual Charity Benefit Ball Feb 23Location: at the Searcy Country Club located at 2729 West Country Club Road in SearcyDescription: Junior Auxiliary (JA) is proud to celebrate over 50 years of service to Searcy and White County. The Annual Charity Benefit … [Read more...]

The Light Up the Streets 1K/5K Glo Run Searcy Feb 23

Title: The Light Up the Streets 1K/5K Glo Run Searcy Feb 23Location: at the Courthouse Square in downtown SearcyLink out: Click hereDescription: The Light Up the Streets 1K/5K Glo Run Searcy Feb 23 Saturday, February 23rd from 7pm - 9pm beginning and ending at the Courthouse Square in downtown … [Read more...]