Little Rock, Ark. — Jan. 21, 2014 — Kirkley Thomas has been named as the vice president of governmental affairs for Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI). He replaces Carmie Henry, who will retire effective Jan. 31 after more than 17 years with the cooperatives. “After a nationwide search … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2014
Batesville Area Arts Council’s Annual “Souper Bowl Saturday”
January 24, 2014 by
BAAC's annual "Souper Bowl Saturday" fundraiser will take place on Saturday, February 1st from 10am-1pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Tickets are now on sale at the BAAC Gallery on Main, Carlee's Hallmark, Citizens Bank, and the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are $7 in advance for … [Read more...]
Quink to Continue Harding University’s Lyceum Series
January 24, 2014 by
Harding University’s Concert Lyceum Series will continue Jan. 31, 2014, with Dutch vocal quartet Quink. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. in the Administration Auditorium. Since its first concerts in 1978, the group ranks among the top a cappella ensembles of the world. Members include four … [Read more...]
More Than 50 Registered to Attend Training Seminar Sponsored by the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas
January 24, 2014 by
More than 50 attendees from across Arkansas are registered to attend a political candidate training seminar on Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas offices at 1 Cooperative Way in Little Rock. The event is sponsored by the Electric Cooperatives of … [Read more...]
Annual Arkansas High School Mock Trial Competition
January 24, 2014 by
Hundreds of high school students from across the state will join in Little Rock February 21-22 for the annual. Students will have the opportunity to act as lawyers and witnesses in simulated trials before actual judges and attorneys. The winning team will then go on to represent Arkansas at the … [Read more...]
Basic Horticulture Training Classes
January 24, 2014 by
The Master Gardeners and the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension service will conduct basic horticulture training classes over a period of five weeks, beginning March 6, 2014. Fee for the classes is $50, and applications can be obtained from the Independence County Cooperative Extension … [Read more...]
Museum Opens New Exhibit: Earning a Living
January 23, 2014 by
From the 1800s into the first half of the 1900s, cotton was the largest export from our area. Timber was second to it. Those were major methods for farmers, landowners, and country folk to bring in cash. In order to share these stories, Old Independence Regional Museum has created a new exhibit … [Read more...]
Anglers Expo
January 23, 2014 by
On Friday, March 28th and Saturday, March 29, 2013, the Rotary Club of Cleburne County will hold the First Annual Anglers Expo. The Anglers Expo will feature a huge variety of vendors (among witch Cabellas), special events, and displays for those interested in fishing, hunting, camping, boating, and … [Read more...]
Early Childhood Development Courses at Ozarka College
January 23, 2014 by
Ozarka College is currently enrolling students in its one-semester early childhood development program. Classes are being offered this spring entirely online. Registration for this program has been extended through Monday, Jan. 27. Students can complete the certificate of proficiency in one … [Read more...]
