WASHINGTON D.C. –The Senate Appropriations Committee today unanimously accepted U.S. Senator Mark Pryor’s provision encouraging FEMA to prioritize grant funding for tornado sirens and safe rooms. This action is part of the multi-pronged approach Pryor is taking to help Arkansans recover from … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2014
KFFB’s Open Mic, Bob Connell talks with Possum Juice about the Next Generation Concert
June 26, 2014 by
[display_podcast] Possum Juice takes a Mountain Dew break (L-R) Oakley Smith, Kai Perry, Judy Munn (filling in for Lillyanne McCool) and Alanna Brewer KFFB's Open mic with Bob Connell for Thursday June 26, 2014 at 7:45 am and 5:40 pm. Bob talks with members of Possum Juice about the up coming … [Read more...]
Dream Riders Needs Your Help
June 25, 2014 by
Dream Riders will be hosting a "Dancing with the Stars" type event here in Izard County in September but they need your help. We are still in search of 4 to 5 couples (or singles, no partner necessary) to learn either a ballroom, latin or swing dance over the next few months to perform at the … [Read more...]
Sign Up Now for July Craft Classes at the Arkansas Craft School
June 24, 2014 by
July is a happy time of celebration in Mountain View. With fire flies and fireworks, creativity is inspired. The Arkansas Craft School celebrates wood this month offering classes in making beautiful bowls, Native American baskets and musical instruments If you have had some wood turning … [Read more...]
American Red Cross Seeks More Blood Donations This Summer
June 24, 2014 by
The American Red Cross encourages blood donors to help prevent a summer shortage by rolling up a sleeve to give. Donors of all blood types are urged to schedule an appointment now, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A negative. Type O negative is universal and can likely be … [Read more...]
Watercolor Workshop Held To Paint Large Realistic Flowers
June 24, 2014 by
Versatile award-winning artist Marlene Gremillion of Hot Springs Village presented a two-day watercolor workshop at Our Towne Conference and Visitor Center in Fairfield Bay to 16 members of the North Central Arkansas Artist League June 20 and 21. Participants learned techniques to paint large … [Read more...]
Registration Deadline Approaching for 10th Annual T Tauri Movie Camp
June 20, 2014 by
The 10th annual T Tauri Movie Camp takes place July 21 through August 2 in Batesville. The program offers a variety of video production workshops for youth entering grades three through twelve. Workshops being offered this year are Script to Screen, Cut Paper Stop-Motion Animation, Music Video, and … [Read more...]
Clinton Business Revitalization Association Plans to break the World record for the Largest Potluck Party
June 20, 2014 by
Clinton Business Revitalization Association (Local citizens group CBRA) has had their application accepted by Guinness World Records to begin plans to break the world record for the Largest Potluck Party. The attempt to break the record will be held in conjunction with SurvivorFest … [Read more...]
