Archives for February 2014

Griffin Supports Bills to Increase Accountability, Stop Government Abuse

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tim Griffin (AR-02), a member of the Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement after the House passed several bills aimed at stopping government abuse and making government more accountable to taxpayers: “The federal government, especially the IRS, should … [Read more...]

Children’s Advocacy Alliance Reaches for The Sky

    The Children’s Advocacy Alliance will hold a tandem skydiving event on Saturday, April 5 at Clinton Airport to raise money for abused community children.   The alliance, which is a nonprofit operation between the Children’s Advocacy Alliance and Court Appointed Special … [Read more...]

Fifth Annual Branson Gong Show Wednesday, February 26th

The 5th annual Branson Gong Show will take place Wednesday, February 26th at 6:49 p.m. at The Hamner Barber Theatre, 3090 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, Branson. The Branson Gong Show presents Celebrity Host Jim Barber, Celebrity Judges Dalena Ditto, Joseph Hall, Terry Wayne Sanders and Brydon … [Read more...]

Governor’s Conference on Tourism

    Are you hoping to attend the Governor's Conference on Tourism? The early bird registration discount has been extended to February 28th, 2014. For additional information, call 501-682-1088. You can also register online by visiting this link. … [Read more...]

Art Exhibit Honoring Van Swink in Outpatient Area of Ozark Health Medical Center

A new art exhibit of 20 paintings has been hung in the Outpatient/Oncology area of the Ozark Health Medical Center. The exhibit will hang for 3 months and the public may view it on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dedicated to the memory of Van Swink, the exhibit by members of the North Central … [Read more...]

Griffin, Pryor, Boozman Work to Secure On Time Arrival for Conway Airport

Little Rock – Congressman Tim Griffin (AR-2), along with U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman today reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring an on time arrival for the new Conway Municipal Airport. Last week, the members facilitated a conference call between the Federal Aviation Administration … [Read more...]

Pryor Invites Fish and Wildlife Director Ashe to Arkansas to See Impact of Critical Habitat Designation

WASHINGTON D.C. – In response to concerns raised by families, businesses, and agricultural producers, U.S. Senator Mark Pryor today invited Director Daniel M. Ashe of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to Arkansas to see the impact that a critical habitat designation for the Neosho Mucket and … [Read more...]

Libertarian Candidate Nominations

The Libertarian Party of Arkansas will host its 2014 state convention, "Big Liberty Little Rock," this weekend, Feb. 21-23, at the Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel in Downtown Little Rock. Judge Jim Gray, Libertarian Party 2012 Vice Presidential candidate, will be the featured guest speaker. The … [Read more...]

Arkansas Shakespeare Bard Ball To “Swing Along with Shakespeare”

Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre will host its annual fundraiser, The Bard Ball, on March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Junior League Building, 300 Scott St., in Little Rock. The theme for the event will be "Swing Along with Shakespeare." For this year’s Bard Ball, AST will travel back to the Big Band era … [Read more...]

Sweet Charity Performance at UCA

  Before Chicago there was Sweet Charity! Combining the inspirations of Bob Fosse and the hilarity of Neil Simon, Boebe Productions presents Sweet Charity, with music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields and book by Neil Simon. Directed and choreographed for Broadway by Bob Fosse starring his … [Read more...]