Archives for May 2014

Ozarka College Foundation to host Fulton County Golf Tournament

Ozarka College Foundation will host a four-person scramble golf tournament on June 7. The tournament will take place on the South Course in Cherokee Village, beginning at 9 a.m. All proceeds will go to Ozarka College's campus location in Mammoth Spring, Ark. Entry fee is $300 per team, which … [Read more...]

Statement by Senator Mark Pryor On Secretary Shinseki

U.S. Senator Mark Pryor released the following statement regarding Secretary Shinseki’s resignation as head of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This week, Pryor spoke with the Directors of the Little Rock and Fayetteville VA to determine whether any of the same abuses uncovered in recent … [Read more...]

Griffin: Shinseki Resignation Is a Key Step Toward Accountability and Bold Reform

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tim Griffin (AR-02) issued the following statement regarding the resignation of Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki: “On May 12, I called for Secretary Shinseki’s resignation, and I welcome today’s announcement as a key step toward accountability and … [Read more...]

GED Graduation 2014 Set

The North Central Career Center Adult Education Program (NCCCAE) will hold its 2014 GED Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at the Clinton School Auditorium at 115 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton, AR 72031. The ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m. All friends, relatives, and interested persons are … [Read more...]

Fifth Friday Gospel Singing in Higden

First Baptist Church Sugar Loaf, located at 557 Hwy. 337, Higden, Ar. will be hosting a Fifth Friday gospel singing at 6:00 p.m, Friday, May 30. This is a non-denominational singing; everyone is welcome and may participate in "special music" after the congregational songs. A potluck will follow. … [Read more...]

Ozarka College Announces Career Development Website

Ozarka College announces the launch of a new career development website, Ozarka College CareerLink. CareerLink is an online portal that houses a host of career development resources for students, alumni, and members of the community at-large. The website is geared to provide support to individuals … [Read more...]

U.S. Coast Guard Releases 2013 Recreational Boating Statistics Report

The U.S. Coast Guard released its 2013 Recreational Boating Statistics Wednesday, revealing that boating fatalities that year totaled 560 — the lowest number of boating fatalities on record. From 2012 to 2013, deaths in boating-related accidents decreased 14 percent, from 651 to 560, and injuries … [Read more...]

Statement by Senator Mark Pryor on the Passing of Dr. Maya Angelou

My prayers go out the family, friends, and loved ones of Dr. Maya Angelou. An Arkansas native, Dr. Angelou’s childhood in Stamps helped shape her outlook on life, as well as her future music, literature, and poetry. Our state and nation will be forever grateful for her courage, talent, and impact on … [Read more...]

Main Street Batesville To Host Beatles Tribute Concert

Main Street Batesville is proud to announce that they will be hosting a night of entertainment called “The Beatles Tribute featuring Danny Dozier and The Lockhouse Orchestra”. The concert will be held on June 21, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Landers Theater on Main Street. Tickets are $15 and … [Read more...]

List of Swimming Areas Closed in Arkansas Due to E. coli

There is an outbreak of E. coli in several of the local swimming areas in Arkansas. Here's an updated list of areas to avoid this summer: Lake Beaverfork in Conway Hurricane Lake Estates  in Saline County Cove Lake Spring Lake- near Russellville Camp Joshua in Benton County Lake … [Read more...]