WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) today voted for the omnibus spending agreement calling it an “important first step toward Congress reclaiming its spending authority.” “For too long, we have ceded our power of the purse, allowing President Obama to set spending priorities. As we have … [Read more...]
Museum to Offer Free Program for Senior Citizens
January 18, 2014 by
The staff and volunteers at Old Independence Regional Museum will be hosting a Valentine program for area senior citizens on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 10 a.m. Participants will learn about the history of Valentine’s Day and will examine some of the Valentine’s related artifacts from Old … [Read more...]
Cruising in Arkansas
January 17, 2014 by
There's nothing more enjoyable that cruising the back roads and listening to KFFB 106.1 FM. Not sure where to start your journey? Here's a couple of links to help you plan a short afternoon road trip: Places to See in Arkansas Arkansas State Parks Have fun and stay safe! … [Read more...]
Imagination is The New Theme For The Art Exhibit at Ozark Health Medical Center
January 17, 2014 by
A new art exhibit by the North Central Arkansas Artist League was hung Jan. 13th by (from left) Mary Shelton, Cabot; Connie Hood, Fairfield Bay; Carolyn Goettsch, Edgemont; Ellen Kelly, Fairfield Bay; Joan Bland, Clinton; and Joyce Hartmann, Choctaw. Members of the North Central … [Read more...]
Faulkner County Community Foundation Grants Available for Projects That Improve the Community
January 17, 2014 by
Nonprofits in Faulkner County can go to arcf.org beginning January 10 to download an application for Giving Tree Grants through Faulkner County Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation. Applications must be submitted by February 15. Any IRS 501(c)(3) public … [Read more...]
Health Department Warns Flu Causing Severe Illness, Death in Young Adults
January 16, 2014 by
This year’s flu season is causing severe illness and death in adults between the ages of 25 and 50. Seven out of the 15 deaths this season in Arkansas have occurred in adults between the ages of 25 and 50, and multiple hospitalizations in this group have been reported. It is highly recommended that … [Read more...]
Diverse New Exhibitions to open Jan. 16 at UCA’s Baum Gallery
January 16, 2014 by
The Baum Gallery of Fine Art at the University of Central Arkansas opens its spring season Thursday, Jan. 16, with four new exhibitions: Deb Schwedhelm: Whispers from the Sea, Kirsten Kindler: Paper Construction, Drawing Blood and Guts: The Best of Contemporary Medical Illustration, andRecollections … [Read more...]
