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...]

Holiday Hills United Methodist Men 9th Annual Golf Tournament

The Holiday Hills United Methodist Men are busy organizing their 9th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the “Feed the Hungry” program they have been faithfully committed to for the past 8 years. Many families have benefited from the food that has been supplied to them, thanks to the many … [Read more...]

Ozarka College – Ash Flat hosted Community Health Fair

Ash Flat, ARK (May 13, 2014) - The Practical Nursing Class at Ozarka College- Ash Flat hosted a community health fair on April 30, 2014. Approximately 300 people attended the fair, including Ozarka College students, area elementary students, and other community members. Highland Elementary … [Read more...]

Arkansas News: AARP AR Fighting Fraud

AARP Arkansas encourages you to attend this free event sponsored by the Arkansas Attorney General's Office; the Arkansas Insurance Department, Human Services Department and Securities Department; the UA Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service; and AARP. You will get access to … [Read more...]

New Cleburne County Library Will Be Celebrating Grand Opening

The new Cleburne County Library will be celebrating it's Grand Opening on June 4th starting at 10:00 AM. It is located at 1009 Main St. next to Harps Grocery. Please come and see your new state of the art facility with 11,000 sq. ft. The library has state of the art technology, free Wifi, E-books … [Read more...]