River Valley & Ozark Edition
Greenbrier girl excels on track - and field
posted: 05/13/2012 2:49 a.m. Discuss
Autumn Russell has been a busy young woman this spring.
Best advice? Listen to Mom
posted: 05/13/2012 2:48 a.m. Discuss
Mothers usually have lots of advice for their children, from admonishing them to wear clean underwear (what if you’re in a wreck?) to not saying anything if they don’t have something nice to say.
A fresh start
posted: 05/13/2012 2:46 a.m. Discuss
Nichole Ledford, a 28-year-old widow, and her four children live in London in a small mobile home with one working bathroom. It’s not hard to see why she’s so excited to be chosen for the first Habitat for Humanity home in Pope County.
that’s life: All grown up and moving to Texas
posted: 05/13/2012 2:44 a.m. Discuss
The first column I ever wrote in Conway was for Mother’s Day when my firstborn was 1 1/2 years old.
Elk festival returns to Jasper
posted: 05/13/2012 2:44 a.m. Discuss
The 15th annual Buffalo River Elk Festival will be held June 22 and 23 on the courthouse square in downtown Jasper. The event will feature an elk-calling contest and elk-permit drawings, plus one on-site application and permit draw.
front & center: Diana Byrd
posted: 05/13/2012 2:43 a.m. Discuss
Some women were just born to be mothers, and Diana Byrd of Conway not only had four of her own, she’s been “Mama Byrd” to more than 150 children through Conway Cradle Care.
Political rally, pie auction set
posted: 05/13/2012 2:41 a.m. Discuss
The city of Mount Vernon will sponsor an “Old Time Political Rally” and fundraiser at 10 a.m. Saturday in the city park. The public is invited, and there is no admission charge.
League promotes Conway artists
posted: 05/13/2012 2:40 a.m. Discuss
For almost 40 years, the Conway League of Artists has been encouraging people to develop and explore their artistic side. Susan Peterson, league president, said she exemplifies the league’s ability to build confidence in new artists.
Woolly Hollow sets day camp
posted: 05/13/2012 2:40 a.m. Discuss
The Adventure Day Camp is designed to introduce kids ages 7-9 to the wonders of the natural world at Woolly Hollow State Park. The June 19-21 camp will provide a variety of experiences through hiking, camping-skills instruction, kayaking, crafting, nature programming and more. Children will effectively learn the basic principles of biology, ecology and conservation.
Outdoors: In your own back yard
posted: 05/13/2012 2:39 a.m. Discuss
The state of Arkansas encompasses a little more than 53,000 square miles. Of that amount, our Natural State anglers are blessed with about 600,000 acres of lakes and 9,700 miles of streams and rivers.
Valencia offers fishing, exercise, beauty
posted: 05/13/2012 2:37 a.m. Discuss
Gordon Borst has been with the Parks and Recreation Department in Maumelle for 20 years, the last five of which he has served as assistant director. In that time, he has seen many good things come to his community.
Historical society publishes spring issue of journal
posted: 05/13/2012 2:35 a.m. Discuss
The Faulkner County Historical Society announces the publication of the spring issue of Faulkner Facts and Fiddlings.
PCCSD schedules pair of summer-school sessions
posted: 05/13/2012 2:33 a.m. Discuss
The Pulaski County Special School District will hold two summer-school sessions for high school and middle school students, said Deborah Roush, the district’s spokeswoman.
Young artists show work in Little Rock exhibition
posted: 05/13/2012 2:33 a.m. Discuss
The artwork of several young artists from the River Valley & Ozark Edition coverage area is on display in the 51st annual Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock.
Sinus surgery topic of free seminar on May 22
posted: 05/13/2012 2:31 a.m. Discuss
Conway ear, nose and throat physicians and the Conway Regional Health System have teamed up to offer the second in a planned series of free educational seminars on a less invasive, less-painful sinus procedure to relieve chronic sinus pain.
