Three Rivers Edition
Filming cousins
posted: 05/20/2012 3:04 a.m. Discuss
When cousins Christopher S. Thompson of Conway and Brian White of Searcy decided to make a film, they went all in.
that’s life: Leaving son in Texas on Mother’s Day
posted: 05/20/2012 3:03 a.m. Discuss
We did it. We drove 300 miles and left our son.
Community college adopts River Bandit as mascot
posted: 05/20/2012 3:02 a.m. Discuss
The definition of mascot is a person, animal or thing that brings good luck. It may seem unusual for a school to have a mascot when there isn’t a sports team, but don’t tell officials at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville that.
Scholarship honors governor’s mother
posted: 05/20/2012 3:01 a.m. Discuss
As if being a single parent isn’t difficult enough, going back to college is just one more challenge many single parents take on. The White County Single Parent Scholarship Fund Inc. is working to help alleviate some of that burden.
Jacksonport State Park presents activities today
posted: 05/20/2012 2:58 a.m. Discuss
Jacksonport State Park has scheduled the following activities, which are free.
front & center: George Lankford
posted: 05/20/2012 2:57 a.m. Discuss
The Old Independence Regional Museum in Batesville was quiet except for a few people trickling in to vote early in the primary election. In a room down from the museum’s library, George Lankford sat in a black metal chair and told a few stories. Some were humorous, and some were intriguing.
outdoors: Cooking crappie
posted: 05/20/2012 2:55 a.m. Discuss
Some people find it hard to understand why the crappie is such a popular sport fish. Unlike bass, catfish and trout, which hit baits with unbridled ferocity, this panfish’s strike often is so delicate, the fish may be hooked before you know it. Seldom will one weighing much over a pound or 2 be caught. Crappie aren’t hard fighters.
Fulton County Homecoming to feature Car, Cycle and Antique Tractor Show
posted: 05/20/2012 2:54 a.m. Discuss
Salem will be the site for the Fulton County Homecoming Car, Cycle and Antique Tractor Show during the 63rd annual Homecoming Festival on Saturday.
Calico Rock skirmish to be commemorated
posted: 05/20/2012 2:54 a.m. Discuss
The Calico Rock Museum will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Skirmish at Calico Rock from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Street Market applications available
posted: 05/20/2012 2:53 a.m. Discuss
The Fulton County Homecoming Festival Committee is accepting applications for the Street Market, to be held Saturday during the 63rd annual festival. Spaces, which are 10 feet wide and the depth of a parking space, rent for $30 with an additional $10 fee for electricity.
ASU-Beebe students named to 2012 Who’s Who Among Students
posted: 05/20/2012 2:52 a.m. Discuss
Students from Arkansas State University-Beebe were named to the 2012 Edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges, including students who attend ASU-Beebe, ASU Heber Springs and ASU-Searcy and the Little Rock Air Force Base programs.
community: Center on the Square to present The Dining Room
posted: 05/20/2012 2:51 a.m. Discuss
Starting Friday and running through June 10, Center on the Square will present The Dining Room, a nostalgic look back on a bygone era, written by A.R. Gurney and directed by Carla Fuller.
Whitfields recognized by Angus Association
posted: 05/20/2012 2:50 a.m. Discuss
Rex and Carol Whitfield of Pineville have been recognized nationally by the American Angus Association. Their RC Angus operation has two registered Angus cows included in the Association’s 2012 Pathfinder Report.
Denim and Diamonds Scholarship Extravaganza to be held in Concord
posted: 05/20/2012 2:49 a.m. Discuss
The Cleburne County Cattlemen’s Association will present the Denim and Diamonds Scholarship Extravaganza on June 9 at Chimney Rock Cattle Co. in Concord.
Float the Eleven Point River on June 2
posted: 05/20/2012 2:49 a.m. Discuss
Old Davidsonville Historic State Park will hold a float trip of the Eleven Point River on June 2, offering a relaxing day of paddling down this northeast Arkansas waterway.
