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...]
Miss North Central Scholarship Pageant
January 23, 2014 by
The Miss North Central, Miss North Central Outstanding Teen and Princess pageants will be held Saturday February 22 at the Harrison high school auditorium beginning 6:30 pm. Young ladies from the following counties are elgible to earn scholarships, prizes and a chance to compete in the Miss Arkansas … [Read more...]
CBC Breaks Ground and Unveils Plans on New Residence Hall
January 22, 2014 by
Ground has been broken on a 150-bed residence hall on the south end of the Central Baptist College campus. The new residence hall, to be built facing west on Conway Boulevard, will be the first student housing project to be conducted on the CBC campus in 49 years. The project was made possible by a … [Read more...]
2014 Arkansas Beef Cookoff Just Around the Corner Sponsored by the Arkansas Cattle Women Association and the Arkansas Beef Council
January 22, 2014 by
The Arkansas CattleWomen Association is seeking entries for the 2014 Arkansas Beef Cookoff to be held on Saturday, March 1 in Conway. Over $2500 in cash and prizes will be awarded to the best dish in the Adult Category and the best dish in each of two age divisions of the Youth Category. In the … [Read more...]
Arlo Guthrie Tickets Now On Sale; First in Series of 2014 Celebrity Concerts
January 20, 2014 by
Those looking for the perfect holiday present this year might want to consider purchasing tickets to the March 29, 2014 Arlo Guthrie concert, at the Ozark Folk Center State Park’s auditorium. Arlo carries on the tradition, started by his father Woody Guthrie, of promoting traditional and modern … [Read more...]
Harding University to host Young Adult Author Series Professional Development Workshop
January 20, 2014 by
The graduate reading program at Harding University will present its second Young Adult Author Series program Jan. 24-25. This professional development workshop will feature author and teacher Susan Campbell Bartoletti. Bartoletti is best known for her award-winning nonfiction work but also writes … [Read more...]
‘Loving Your Sweet Hearts’ To Be Topic of Red Hot Ladies Luncheon in Batesville
January 20, 2014 by
BATESVILLE – A highly respected cardiovascular and geriatric expert will address Citizens Bank’s “Red Hot Ladies Luncheon” on Friday, February 14, in Independence Hall at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. The annual event focuses on raising women’s awareness of health … [Read more...]
