More than 100 theatre actors, artists and technicians are about to descend on the University of Central Arkansas campus to prepare for Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre’s eighth season. The 2014 summer festival will include Two Gentlemen of Verona. Hamlet, Pippin and The Comedy of Errors. “I always … [Read more...]
2014 Election Day in Arkansas
May 20, 2014 by
According to Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin there were 98,438 early votes cast. Let your voice be heard and vote in the 2014 elections. Polls will be open until 7:00pm! Then, join us as we share live updates throughout the evening starting at 7:00pm tonight. … [Read more...]
Tournament At New Baseball Complex a Huge Financial Success for Batesville Area
May 20, 2014 by
The Ian Kinsler NIT Classic was a huge financial success. According to the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, the event had a record-breaking impact in terms of recreation attendance and revenues. The tournament, which is the second largest baseball tournament in the state, attracted around 5,500 … [Read more...]
Harding University to Host Special Olympics Arkansas Summer Games
May 19, 2014 by
Harding University will host the Special Olympics Arkansas summer games May 22-24, celebrating 21 consecutive years having the event on campus. Opening ceremonies kick off at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, and activities last through closing ceremonies at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 24. Events include … [Read more...]
Civil War on the Sylamore presented May 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the Ozark Folk Center State Park
May 19, 2014 by
On Sunday, May 25, visit the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View,Arkansas to experience how the Civil War affected the hill people of northern Arkansas. Starting at 6 p.m. on Sunday evening, you’ll be able to travel back to the Civil War years between 1861 and 1865 in this land along the … [Read more...]
Social Security Delivers the Most Popular Baby Names in Arkansas for 2013
May 16, 2014 by
The Social Security Administration today announced the most popular baby names in Arkansas for 2013. William and Emma topped the list. The top five boys and girls names for 2013 in Arkansas were: Boys: Girls: 1) William 1) Emma 2) Mason 2) Olivia 3) Noah 3) Ava 4) James 4) Isabella 5) … [Read more...]
Short Fiction Contest Winners Announced By Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum
May 15, 2014 by
Emily Hill, an Arkansas native and sophomore at Hendrix College, is the winner of the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum's first short fiction contest. Hill is majoring in psychology and has a minor in English. Spencer Campbell of the University of Arkansas-Little Rock was runner-up to Hill. Joining the … [Read more...]
Library Grand Opening in Heber Springs
May 15, 2014 by
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, … [Read more...]
