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Greers Ferry City Council meeting postponed

Due to the winter weather, the regular meeting of the Greers Ferry City Council will not be held tonight. It has been postponed until Tuesday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Snow, ice to stick around a few days

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:39:09 -0500

The snow and ice on the ground Tuesday will likely stick around through the day and, according to a Tuesday morning National Weather Service forecast, whatever melts during the day will freeze.

Arkansas, Mid-Atlantic feeling effects of winter storms

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:26:07 -0500

Arkansans felt the effects today of Mondays winter storm that took the state by surprise.

LR announces garbage pickup plan

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:09:18 -0500

Garbage pickup in Little Rock will resume Wednesday with crews focusing first on areas scheduled for pickup that day and then on areas missed because of winter weather Monday and today.

The remnants of snow, and now ice, have lead to more closings for February 9

Closures in the area are:

ASU- Heber

Clearview Christian Academy in Heber

Cleburne County DHS

Community School of Cleburne County

Concord

Heber Springs

Little Ones Childcare

Pangburn School and Daycare

Quitman

Rose Bud

West Side Greers Ferry

Arkansas state offices are also closed.

UPDATE: Storm Drops Record-setting Snow in Central Arkansas

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:25:00 -0500

Cold air is moving across Arkansas, bringing a further hazard to roads already clogged with snow and slush in the northern half of the state.

Part of Jones clemency hearing delayed

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:24:01 -0500

The Arkansas Parole Board has postponed part of a clemency hearing for a condemned inmate whose execution is approaching.

Board Takes Over, to Split Twin Rivers School District

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:19:21 -0500

The Arkansas Board of Education has voted to take over and split up the Twin Rivers School District in northern Arkansas.

P.A.M. Transportation Reports $3.9 Million 4Q Loss

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:58:32 -0500

P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. of Tontitown reports a fourth-quarter net loss of $3.9 million, or 42 cents per share, a narrower loss than the $11.4 million, or $1.19 per share, the trucking firm reported during the same quarter last year.

Homicide victim identified as NLR man

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:52:11 -0500

Police in Little Rock are investigating the discovery of a mans body near Interstate 30 as a homicide.A body found Monday near Interstate 30 has been identified as that of a 29-year-old North Little Rock man.

Developing News: 15-year-old attacked by dog

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:27:24 -0500

Saline County sheriff's deputies are investigatinga dog attack. The victim isa 15-year-old.

Body found under bridge in south Little Rock

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:09:18 -0500

Police in Little Rock are investigating the discovery of a man's body near Interstate 30 as a homicide.

Roadways remain slick, many schools stay closed

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:58:55 -0500

No additional wintry precipitation is forecast this morning, but officials are stressing that travel may be hazardous on roadways still covered in snow, slush and ice.

"Today's THV at Noon": Riverfest changes

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:35:39 -0500

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports some changes coming to Riverfest, including higher ticket prices and what you're paying for.

Tracking Winter Weather: Tuesday

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:57:09 -0500

The snow and rain have left Arkansas, but Tuesday's subfreezing temperatures make roads dangerous.

Board takes over, to split up school district

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:30:25 -0500

The Arkansas Board of Education has voted to take over and split up the Twin Rivers School District in northern Arkansas.

Ice, snow halts work, school in Arkansas

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:16:31 -0500

Cold air is moving across Arkansas, bringing a further hazard to roads already clogged with snow and slush in the northern half of the state.

Part of Jones clemency hearing delayed

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:12:11 -0500

The Arkansas Parole Board has postponed part of a clemency hearing for a condemned inmate whose execution is approaching.

House panel votes to ban fiscal-session contributions

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:29:36 -0500

The House Rules Committee ruled Monday that no representative may accept campaign contributions in a fiscal session. The Senate decided that senators could.

Empty district forum lamented

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:26:37 -0500

The Pulaski County Special School District hosted nightly community forums last week so the public could question the four candidates seeking to become the next superintendent of Arkansas third-largest school district.

Borrowed pump stops raw sewage leaking into river

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:28:43 -0500

Sewer commissioners for a small Newton County town said Monday that a borrowed pump has stopped sewage from flowing into a Buffalo National River tributary.

Riverfest tickets see rise in price

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:27:50 -0500

Riverfest tickets will cost more this year, but the Memorial Day weekend festival has added hotair balloon races and other free events on the North Little Rock riverfront.

U.S. panel: Execution protocol OK

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:30:11 -0500

A federal appeals panel on Monday ruled against four condemned Arkansas inmates by declaring the states execution protocol constitutional.

Obituaries

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:07:39 -0500

Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.

State rejects schools merger plan

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:15:10 -0500

The Arkansas Board of Education on Friday rejected a plan for two small school districts some 200 miles apart to merge.

Beebe: Keep it short, sweet

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:14:09 -0500

Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday called for a short and sweet meeting of the General Assembly in its first ever fiscal session, which will consider enacting a $4.5 billion general revenue budget plan for fiscal 2011.

Storm snows up Arkansas

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:33:16 -0500

Snow blanketed much of the state Monday, covering areas that had just thawed out from a January snowstorm.

State will split up Twin Rivers schools

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:14:33 -0500

The state will take over and split up the struggling Twin Rivers School District in north Arkansas.

Little Rock-area state offices closed Tuesday

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:30:26 -0500

Gov. Mike Beebe's office says state offices in the Little Rock area will be closed Tuesday.

Storm drops record-setting snow in Central Ark.

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:12:16 -0500

LITTLE ROCK (AP) A winter storm blindsided much of central Arkansas on Monday, dropping a half-foot of snow in the capital city and closing schools and businesses.

Man's body found under LR overpass

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:06:40 -0500

A man's body was found Monday afternoon under the Interstate 30 overpass off Arch Street in Little Rock, police said.

Heavy snow causes roof cave-in at Cabot business

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:46:56 -0500

The snowdidn't justcause problems on Central Arkansas roads Monday.

Labor Dept. secures back wages for employees

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:33:06 -0500

The U.S. Department of Labor has secured nearly $62,000 in back overtime wages for 21 current and former health care workers of Davis Life Care Center Inc. in Pine Bluff.

Storm drops record-setting snow in central Ark.

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:29:15 -0500

A winter storm blindsided much of central Arkansas on Monday, dropping a half-foot of snow in the capital city and closing schools and businesses.

National Guard offers ambulances in winter weather

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:24:38 -0500

The Arkansas National Guard is providing 4-wheel drive ambulance support to Pulaski and Faulkner Counties after a wintry mix fell Monday, the Guard said in a news release.

Business awning collapses under weight of snow

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:04:10 -0500

The weather didn't just take its toll on vehicles today.

Windstream, Iowa Telecom Settle Shareholder Lawsuit

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:54:12 -0500

Windstream Corp. of Little Rock and Iowa Telecommunications Services Inc. of Newton, Iowa said Monday they have settled a lawsuit brought by Iowa Telecom shareholders over the two firms' plans to merge.

Arkansas Senate, House Split Over Campaign Fundraising

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:45:39 -0500

Members of the Arkansas Senate will be allowed to raise funds for re-election during the fiscal session that started Monday, while House members will not be able to do the same.

Authorities expecting a re-freeze Tuesday morning

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:41:29 -0500

When morning broke, the primary concern for most drivers was all the ice and snow on the roads.

Road conditions?

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:33:49 -0500

The roads in Faulkner County are slick (to say the least).

If you must get out and travel the roads (we'd urge you not to), let us know the conditions. Which roads seem safest? Which roads should travelers avoid?

Snow slows Cleburne County

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Heavy, wet snow slowed traffic and closed area schools Monday after two to three inches fell overnight Sunday and into Monday. Several more inches of snow were forecast for Monday afternoon and night.

Roads were fairly clear up until 1:30 p.m. or so Monday, when roadways became snow covered and very slick. A few accidents were reported around Quitman in Faulkner County and Van Buren County.

Police beat (2/9/10)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:59:27 -0500

Among reports recently released by the Conway Police Department:

Arkansas Assistant AG John Adams Announces Bid for Congress

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:43:41 -0500

An assistant attorney general says he's seeking the Democratic nomination for a central Arkansas congressional seat.

2 Northwest Arkansas Real Estate Firms to Merge, Create New Giant

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:20:56 -0500

Coldwell Banker Faucette Real Estate of Fayetteville and Harris McHaney Realtors of Rogers are working on a merger they say will create the largest Arkansas-owned real estate firm in the state. Principals hope to have the deal inked by Feb. 22.

Dow Closes Below 10,000 for First Time in 3 Months

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:15:13 -0500

Concern about mounting debt in Europe has pushed the Dow Jones industrials below 10,000.

Winter weather affects roads, flights

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:00:23 -0500

If you are planning to fly today or are expecting someone, several flights have been delayed or cancelled.

School board to consider construction plans

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:38:23 -0500

Conway School District Board of Education members will vote tonight on moving forward with construction plans through an application process.

Panel Rejects Weiner-Delight School Merger

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:31:54 -0500

The Arkansas Education Board says the Weiner and Delight school districts are too far apart for a long-distance consolidation to work.

City reserve shortfall could mean pay, personnel cuts

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:20:04 -0500

Conways 2010 general budget had been written in accordance with flagging sales tax returns no departmental growth with only the barest-bone capital purchases but city officials learned late last week that the financial situation may be worse than they thought, and cuts in personnel costs may be necessary.

Candidate Profile: Sen. Gilbert Baker

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:58:27 -0500

Sen. Gilbert Baker answers questions on political issues.

Arkansas' first fiscal session starts

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:53:26 -0500

On Monday,Arkansas' first-ever fiscal session kicked off.

Road conditions in Hot Springs

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:40:30 -0500

Today's THV traveled from Little Rock to Hot Springs and ran into several accidents. The road conditions in Saline County andGarland County seemed to be the worst. Police are warning drivers to stay home and if they musttravel, to drive slow.

Windstream Completes NuVox Purchase

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:37:10 -0500

Windstream Corp. of Little Rock said Monday that it had completed its $647 million acquisition of NuVox Inc., a private competitive local exchange carrier based in Greenville, S.C.

Candidate Profile: Curtis Coleman

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:52:50 -0500

Here are the outlining political views of U.S. Senate candidate Curtis Coleman.

Delight, Weiner districts won't merge

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:44:07 -0500

Two school districts 200 miles apart can't merge, the state Board of Education unanimously decided Monday, denying the request by Weiner and Delight school officials.

Vilonia City Court canceled

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:38:50 -0500

Vilonia City Court set for 5:30 p.m. today has been canceled for tonight. Call the city hall at 796-2534 for a reschedule date.

Pine Bluff man dies of gunshot wound

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:26:14 -0500

A Pine Bluff man died from complications of a gunshot wound on Saturday, bringing the homicide total to three so far for the citythis year.

Ark. court ruling could be sign for Neb. death penalty

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:50:56 -0500

Nebraska death-penalty supporters got a sign from Arkansas that a proposed, lethal-injection protocol might withstand a court challenge.

Quitman City Council meeting postponed for February 8

Due to wintry weather, the Quitman City Council meeting and public meeting scheduled for February 8 has been postponed.

Wintry weather hits Central Arkansas

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:15:19 -0500

Forecastes called for snow into this morning, and temperatures were expected to remain around freezing, according to Dan Koch of the Nation Weather Services Little Rock office.

Lawmakers back no raises for elected officials

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:14:07 -0500

A legislative panel is backing legislation that won't give raises to constitutional officers, lawmakers and other state elected officials.

Closings for February 8

ASU- Heber Springs is closed

Concord is closed

Community School of Cleburne County is closed

Heber Springs is closed

Little Ones Childcare Center is closed

Pangburn School and Daycare are closed

Rose Bud is closed

Quitman is closed

West Side Greers Ferry is closed

Area weather closings

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:32:06 -0500

The following schools are closed Tuesday due to inclement weather:

Central Baptist College

Healthy Difference on 'Today's THV at 5': Baby Brain

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:13:20 -0500

Women will often times swear that pregancy plays tricks with their memory.

Yesterdays (Feb. 8)

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:00:30 -0500

75 years ago

(1935)

Lady Panthers romp Stuttgart

Stuttgart could have thrown a wrench in Heber Springs’ plans of placing first or second in the 2-4A Conference with an upset Wednesday night. But the Lady Panthers put that idea to rest early as they opened up a 38-18 lead by halftime and cruised to a 75-38 victory.
Stuttgart took the game’s first lead shortly after the opening tipoff but Jena Kelley rattled home a 3-pointer up top and Katie Dixon added a trey from left wing before Kelley drove left baseline and dropped a floater over two defenders, giving Heber an 8-4 lead, which only lasted a couple of minutes as the Lady Ricebirds tied it back up at 8-all.
Elizabeth Krug scored the next five as she made a jumper from left elbow, plus the foul and completed the 3-point play then Krug picked a steal and scored in the open floor. After Stuttgart notched a free throw, Dixon drilled a 3-pointer from left wing but Stuttgart turned a steal into two points, leaving Heber with a 16-11 lead going into the second quarter.
Stuttgart’s Quita Piggie popped a 3-pointer up top as the Lady Ricebirds pulled within two early in the second before Heber retaliated with a 22-4 run to close the first half. Tara Stevenson got Heber started with a bank shot in the lane then Hali Tuy got a putback in transition, plus the foul. Tury completed the 3-point play then Stevenson got a stick back before Tury swiped a steal and scored.
Heber’s onslaught continued as Brook Blankenship made a short jumper from left baseline but Stuttgart made two from the line before Dixon buried a 3-pointer up top off an assist from Blankenship.
Blankenship and Krug each hit two from the line as Heber’s lead ballooned to 34-6 before Piggie sliced down right side of lane for a layup. Stevenson responded with a jumper in the lane off an assist from Tury then Krug grabbed an offensive rebound and hit a short bank shot at the buzzer, giving the Lady Panthers a 38-18 lead at hafltime.
Stuttgart used a 10-2 run to pull within 12 midway through the third quarter but the Lady Ricebirds lost control of their emotions when Heber hit them with seven quick points, starting with a putback by Tury.
After making two free throws, Kelley completed an old-fashioned 3-point play then she picked another steal and the Lady Ricebirds were whistled for a shooting foul and technical foul as they began to loose their cool, even with their head coach.
Kelley made all four free throws then she nailed a deep 3-pointer from left wing as the Stuttgart players began begging to come out of the game, trailing 54-28.
Kelly added two free throws and Dixon ripped a 3-pointer from right wing off an assist from Krug but the two squads traded baskets in the closing minutes, leaving Heber with a 63-31 lead entering the fourth quarter.
With the clock running continuously due to the mercy rule, Heber outscored Stuttgart 12-7 in the final eight minutes of play. Kelley scored six points to begin the quarter and Rhylie Gachot and Magen LaRosa later added buckets. Taylor Hinton and LaRosa each added free throws down the stretch, setting the final at 75-38.
Kynsha Geans led Stuttgart (13-7, 6-4) with 10 points and Piggie followed with seven. Kelley scored a game-high 29 points, including 18 in the third quarter alone for Heber, while Dixon added 12, Krug followed with 11 and Tury chipped in seven.

Vilonia Primary School rolls in dough at Family Supper

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:05:58 -0500

VILONIA The Vilonia Primary School rolled in the dough at the PTO-sponsored 2010 Family Supper held Friday night.

Valentine talks baseball at Vilonia Chamber banquet

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:04:05 -0500

VILONIA Baseball is G-rated family entertainment, former Arkansas Travelers general manager Bill Valentine said during the 2010 Vilonia Area Chamber of Commerce banquet Saturday night.

Panthers route Ricebirds, remain perfect at home

Stuttgart simply wasn’t going to let Heber Springs’ Tanner Rockwell beat them on Wednesday night. Not after he dropped 31 points on the Ricebirds in their last meeting, including a game winning 3-pointer at the buzzer.
They handled Rockwell this time around, holding him to only two points but that opened up the rest of the floor as the Panthers defeated Stuttgart 63-50, although the final score didn’t indicate how thoroughly Heber hammered the Ricebirds in this 2-4A Conference matchup.
“This is what he saw last night against Bald Knob too,” said Heber Coach Kevin Kyzer. “They chested him up but it’s opening things up for guys like Austin Brown, Wes McMullen and Michael May. With all the attention Caleb [Brock] and Tanner are getting right now, we’ve got to find ways to get them the ball but it is opening things up for other guys. I wouldn’t be surprised if DeWitt doesn’t do the same thing Friday (tonight) so we’ve got to work on setting better screens. We did a nice job of getting the ball in the paint tonight and getting those guys going.”
McMullen got the Panthers rolling in the first quarter with 11 of his game-high 22 points while Brown scored four of his 18 points as the Panthers dominated the frontcourt. McMullen canned a jumper from right side to get Heber started and Brown followed with a bucket from right block before McMullen scored in transition off an assist from Brock. Brock added a 3-pointer as Heber’s lead grew to 9-5 before Brock found Brown in transition for a bucket.
After May drained a 3-pointer from left corner, Stuttgart pulled within two but McMullen responded with seven points to close the first period while the Ricebirds managed one bucket. McMullen got his personal run started with a tough bank shot from right side and he completed the 3-point play then he got a one-handed tip in on a fast break and later added a jumper from right elbow off an assist from May, giving Heber a 21-14 lead entering the second quarter.
Stuttgart’s Devonte Ice made a 3-pointer up top to pull the Ricebirds within four early in the second but Heber pushed its lead back to five when Brown scored off an assist from May and his brother Anthony Brown added a driving layup, plus the contact.
Anthony completed the 3-point play as Heber pushed its lead to 26-21 then McMullen hit a pair from charity stripe and May found McMullen cutting through the lane for two more, boosting Heber’s lead to seven.
After Thomas Wofford made a free throw for the Ricebirds, Heber closed the first half with a 6-0 run as Austin Brown recorded a stick back then he scored again off an assist from May before Brock drove left baseline and finished with a double-clutch reverse layup, extending Heber’s lead to 36-24 at halftime.
McMullen scored seven more in the third quarter as the Panthers outscored Stuttgart 14-9 for the period. Brown added four more and May popped a 3-pointer from the left wing as Heber took a commanding 50-33 lead to the final eight minutes of play.
Stuttgart opened the fourth quarter with five straight before May drilled a 3-pointer from left corner, Brown sank a free throw and Brock nailed a deep 3-pointer from left wing while being pushed out-of-bounds for a foul. Brock completed the 3-point play and Rockwell added a steal and finger roll then Brown made a pair from the line as Heber’s lead grew to 62-38 before Stuttgart closed the gap with a couple of late runs, leaving the final at 63-50.
Ice led Stuttgart (4-15, 1-9) with nine points while Jarren Smith and Charles Coleman each scored eight. McMullen (22 points) and Brown (18 points) combined for 40 points to lead Heber (15-6, 10-1) while Brock and May each chipped in nine.

Heber Jr. Girls fall in defensive struggle with Stuttgart

Caught in a defensive struggle, Heber Springs finally broke out with 16 points in the fourth quarter but it was too late as Stuttgart’s Junior Lady Ricebirds pulled out a 29-26 victory in 2-4A Conference play on Wednesday at the Panther Den.
Stuttgart scored the only three points of the first quarter as Mari Bednar turned an offensive rebound into a free throw and Diamond Dukes followed her own miss for two.
Heber broke its drought in the second quarter when Courtney Reed made a midrange jumper from right baseline but Chelsea Richards fired back with a bank shot in transition before Grace Bodron hit a pull up jumper on a fast break off an assist from Mecayla Ramer, leaving the Jr. Lady Panthers with a 5-4 deficit.
Bednar responded with a jump shot in the lane before Heber used a quick 4-0 spurt to claim the lead as Reed buried an 18-foot jumper from left wing and Devrie Attendorn drove the left side for a layup.
With Heber leading 8-7, Stuttgart’s Tiffany Gipson countered with a tough driving layup in traffic, plus the contact. Gipson completed the 3-point play, giving the Jr. Lady Ricebirds a 10-8 advantage at intermission.
The two teams traded baskets early in the third quarter as Cassandra Hogan hit a short jumper off an assist from Gipson but Attendorn answered by driving left side for a layup before Deysia Mitchell followed her own miss for two on a fast break, leaving Heber with a 14-10 deficit.
Mariah Allen pushed Stuttgart’s lead to seven with a 3-pointer from right wing off an assist from Raegan Raper and Allen added a free throw before Richards scored from left block off an assist from Gipson.
Bednar got a stick back following a steal by Madison Simpson as the Jr. Lady Ricebirds took a 22-10 lead to the final six minutes of play.
In the opening minute of the fourth, Attendorn used a ball fake to get free for a jumper from charity stripe but Raper answered with a fade away jumper from right baseline before Skylar Johnson made a pair from the line for Heber.
But Mitchell followed her own miss for a basket, plus the foul and she completed the 3-point play as Stuttgart’s lead ballooned to double digits at 27-16 before Lexis Massey drove the lane for a layup and Johnson hit Mary Lawrence in transition for another bucket, leaving Stuttgart with a 27-20 lead with 1:08 remaining.
After Bednar made a free throw, the Jr. Lady Panthers kept clawing away as Johnson made a bank shot from right side then Massey and Simpson traded free throws before Johnson nailed a 3-pointer at the buzzer, setting the final at 29-26.
Bednar paced Stuttgart with six points and Mitchell chipped in five.
Johnson led Heber with seven points and Attendorn followed with six.

Yesterdays (Feb. 7)

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:35:21 -0500

75 years ago

(1935)

ARTragin Cajun fundraiser

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:33:16 -0500

Bill Farris, left, Whitney Farris and Susan Farris, all of Conway, look at a painting for sale at the ARTragin Cajun fundraising event at St. Joseph. Funds from the event went toward the Fra Angelica Endowment to purchase art supplies and provide financial relief for advanced art activities. Arts scholarships also come from the endowment. BRITTANY PLATT PHOTO

Beast Feast going strong in its 9th year

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:29:57 -0500

In its ninth year, the Beast Feast organized by Second Baptist Church continues to be the largest event of its kind a men-only evening of Christian fellowship.

Jr. Bulldogs rally past Heber

Bald Knob’s Junior Bulldogs rallied from a 23-16 halftime deficit to knock off the Heber Springs Junior Panthers 37-34 on Tuesday evening in 2-4A Conference play at the Panther Den.
Bald Knob took the early lead when Trevor Hydron found Chord Cantrell cutting along baseline for a layup but Heber fired back with five straight as Ethan Bly turned a steal into a short bank shot and Micah Dew ripped a 3-pointer from left wing.
Austin Kading countered with a 3-pointer from right corner off an inbounds play but Micahel Kramer answered with a midrange jumper from left wing before Hydron converted an offensive rebound into a free throw, leaving Heber with a 7-6 lead.
After Clint Ligon made a jumper in the lane, Cordell Crisp fired back with a driving layup before Judson Smith sank a free throw for Heber.
With time winding down in the first period, Micah Kee canned a jumper from left corner, tying the game at 10-up heading into the second quarter.
Heber took the lead back early in the second as Bly got a stick back following a steal by Kramer then Kramer added a free throw but Hydron made a runner from left baseline. Kramer made another free throw but missed the second, however, it worked out well for the Jr. Panthers as Bly corralled the rebound and scored, giving Heber a 16-12 lead.
Smith pushed Heber’s lead to seven by stripping a steal and finishing, plus the contact and he completed the 3-point play but Deion Johns responded with a stick back before Kramer turned an offensive rebound into a pair of free throws.
With Heber leading 21-14, Johns got a putback from right block before Kramer sank two more free throws, giving the Jr. Panthers a 23-16 lead at intermission.
Bald Knob pulled within two early in the third quarter as Cantrell made 3-of-4 free throws and Johns got a putback before Kramer drilled a 3-pointer off an assist from Smith. Trailing by five, Bald Knob closed the third period with a 7-0 run as Johns pulled down an offensive rebound and hit a fade away jumper then Kee found Cantrell cutting to the hoop for a basket, plus the foul. Cantrell completed the 3-point play then Johns sank a midrange jumper from left wing, giving Bald Knob a 28-26 lead entering the final six minutes of play.
Kramer gave Heber a huge lift with four quick points to begin the fourth quarter as he drove the right baseline and finished with a tough shot between two defenders then Kramer came up with a steal and scored before Smith turned a steal into two free throws, giving the Jr. Panthers a 32-28 lead.
After Rudy McGlothlin scored from right block, Kramer hit a midrange jumper from left baseline but McGlothlin answered with a short jumper from left side, sparking a 7-0 run to close the game.
With Heber leading 34-32, Cantrell scored inside off an assist from Kading then Hydron found Cantrell for two more as the Jr. Bulldogs took a two-point lead with one minute remaining.
Heber saw its chance to tie go away when McGlothlin came up with a steal that led to a free throw then McGlothlin secured another steal as Bald Knob pulled out a 37-34 victory.
Cantrell led Bald Knob with 12 points and Johns added 10. Kramer scored a game-high 17 points for Heber while Bly and Smith each had six.

Changes made to few voting precincts

The following changes will affect Poff and Morgan Precincts and Grassey and East Peter Creek Voting Precincts. All of present Poff Township lying south of Middle Fork of Greers Ferry Lake and located in sections 25, 26, 35, and 36 R12W, Y12N or fractions thereof will be moved to Morgan Precinct.
All of present Grassey Precinct lying in sections 8, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, and 22 T11N and R8W will be moved to East Peter Creek Precinct. Within these sections are: Altom Road, Dustin Lane, Litaker Ridge Road, and Southerland Loop Road.
Registered voters within these areas will be notified by the county clerk’s office prior to the May 18, 2010 primary elections.

Ask the Governor KARN

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500

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Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Our First Fiscal Session

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500

This is Governor Mike Beebe.Beginning February 8th, Arkansas takes a historic step in how our fiscal policies are made. The General Assembly will convene its first-ever fiscal session on Monday. The session can last up to 30 days, unless three-fourths of the State Senate and House of Representatives vote to extend it for up to 15 additional days. The purpose of this session is to debate, re...

Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Our First Fiscal Session

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500

Former Cabot student charged with capital murder, arson

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:47:46 -0500

Daniel Gatrell, 16, of Jacksonville and a former sophomore at Cabot High School has been charged with capital murder and arson in the killing of a Little Rock man and his 1-year-old daughter last month.

Sign committee faces more flack at meeting

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:47:45 -0500

Fewer people were at Mondays meeting of the sign ordinance review committee than at last weeks meeting, but committee members still got an earful. Though banner signs again dominated the meeting, fees, fines, sizes and other controls raised sometimes-emotional discussion.

Defibrillators coming to Cabot ball fields

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:47:45 -0500

Cabot Parks and Recreation will soon have seven life-saving automatic external defibrillators at the citys ball fields. The Cabot Advertising and Promotion Commission is paying the $11,200 tab.

McCallie running for re-election

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:47:45 -0500

Patricia McCallie has announced that she is seeking re-election as Lonoke County Tax Collector. McCallie said she would seek nomination as the Democrat candidate for the office in the May preferential primary election.

Mountain Springs school to get surge

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:47:44 -0500

Preparation for the August opening of Mountain Springs Elementary School means deciding new school attendance lines. Weve studied this for weeks let us know your thoughts, Superintendent Tony Thurman told school board members at a 7 a.m. meeting on Tuesday.

EDUCATIONBRIEFS

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:47:44 -0500

ASU awards 879 diplomas during fall commencement Arkansas State University-Jonesboro awarded diplomas to 23 graduates from Lonoke County during fall 2009 commencement ceremonies Dec. 19 in the Convocation Center.

Larrys Pizza opens first restaurant in Lonoke

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:47:43 -0500

Larrys Pizza in Lonoke offers different types of pizzas that a pizza lover will not find at other pizza places.

County jailbreak short-lived

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:47:42 -0500

According to reports from the Lonoke County Sheriff's Office, at about 12:30 a.m. Jan. 29, two inmates escaped from the Lonoke County Detention Facility. Their freedom, however, was short-lived and the two were back in custody about three hours later.

Winter Storm 2010

Seven arrested during Operation Newport

Jane W. Duke, United States Attorney for the Easter District of Arkansas; William J. Bryant, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Little Rock Field Office of the Drug Enforcement Administration; and Sheriff David Lucas, Jackson County, announced that seven defendants were taken into custody Thursday morning, Jan. 28, on warrants following an indictment which was returned Jan. 6.
Joe Lewis Brandon, Jr., a.k.a. Tall, 29, of Newport; Frederick Lamond Taylor, a.k.a. Freddie O, 30, of Newport; Henry Demon Peel, a.k.a. Moon, 23, of Newport; Leslie Armstrong, a.k.a. Wes B., 34, of Newport; Otis Lesley Hill, a.k.a. O, 28, of Jonesboro; Timothy D. Maddox, a.k.a. Tim Tim, 32, of Searcy; and Vidall Lynn Swanson, 37, of Newport, were charged with one count of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute more than 50 grams of crack cocaine.
They were expected to make their initial appearance for plea and arraignment Thursday afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Beth Deere.
Due to its size and scope, the investigation was conducted as an Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) case known as "Operation Newport."
During the investigation, law enforcement agents, acting through cooperating witnesses, purchased multiple ounces of crack cocaine.
Agents have also seized more than 15 kilograms of cocaine powder.
Cocaine powder is utilized in the manufacture of crack cocaine. The defendants distributed the crack cocaine in Newport, Jonesboro, Searcy, Blytheville, Little Rock and the surrounding towns.

Former Greyhound to garner national attention

The name of former Newport Greyhound Thamail Morgan is hot on the lips of those around the state this week as he is soon set to become a household word to many more than that.
Morgan, a senior at Cave City High School, became the state’s All-Time leading tackler earlier this season with 567. He followed that with a third consecutive All-Conference and All-State selection as well as being named to the Associated Press Super Team as well as picking up the State Farm 3A Defensive Player of the Year Award.
Within the past week he has also given a verbal commitment to continue his football career at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia as national signing day passes for 2010.
However, the apex of his popularity is sure to come Sunday as during CBS’s pre-game festivities Morgan will be featured in a segment concerning the Cave City/Yellville-Summit contest in September.
Following the death of a teammate, the Panthers took to the field Sept. 18 against the Cavemen. Emotions kept the game close in the early going but by the end of the game, Cave City had pulled away.
A late touchdown by Yellville-Summit forced one more kickoff, sending Morgan back deep to return.
Cave City Coach Jon Bradley, himself a former Greyhound, expected the Panthers to do anything but kick it deep, yet that is exactly what they did.
Morgan broke “a couple of tackles” and was on his way to the end zone when he suddenly stopped and took a knee allowing the Cavemen to run out the clock and not run up the score.
The show of sportsmanship earned Morgan and the Cavemen publicity, notoriety and many new fans around the state and country, especially in the Yellville community.
The blossoming relationship between the family of fallen Panther Kymball Duffy and Morgan as well as Morgan’s self-less act will be the focus of the 10-15 minute feature.

Ship sinks, suspects charged

The Mary Woods No. 2 sank at Jacksonport State Park over the weekend, and the exact cause is currently as great a mystery as the existence of the legendary White River monster.
Paul Lindi Morrison, 49, and Richard Hall Rife, 30, have both been formally charged with commercial burglary and criminal mischief. Their bonds were set at $500,000 each in Newport District Court Monday, and the pair is ordered to appear before the Jackson County Circuit Court.
Sheriff David Lucas responded to Jacksonport State Park Superintendent Mark Ballard’s Sunday morning call requesting assistance in the investigation of the ship‘s sinking. Investigator Ricky Morales was then contacted to process the scene for evidence.
“There were tire tracks from a truck that had went around a gate and gotten stuck,” Lucas said.
A vehicle was later located by investigators and its tires matched the tracks left at the scene.
“It had broken down, and a local preacher informed us that he had picked up two intoxicated individuals at around 6 a.m. Sunday morning,” Lucas said.
Law enforcement officers were then notified of the location where the pair were dropped off at.
“Corporal Doug Cash and Investigator Morales went to a Newport residence and located Morrison,” Lucas said. “He was brought in for questioning at that point.”
Rife was taken into custody shortly afterwards at a local motel.
Lucas is certain the two suspects are responsible for the ship’s sinking due to the pair’s answers during police interrogation.
“The have said enough during questioning that we are confident that we do have the right people,” Lucas said. “We believe based on their statements that they may have turned or opened some valves that were in the Mary Woods.”
The ship must be removed from the White River waters before investigators can be truly assured what caused the vessel to become almost completely submerged. Only a small portion of the craft may be seen above the water’s surface.
“We have got to get her raised to where we can get on it to have an engineer come to show us what caused it to go down,” Lucas said.
It is the responsibility of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism to remove the ship from the river, according to Lucas.

Steenburgen passes away

Nellie May Wall Steenburgen, age 86, peacefully departed this world on January 26th, 2010, in her home, under the tender care of Arkansas Hospice, surrounded by her family and loving caregivers.
Rather than tell you about her death, we, her grandchildren, would like to share the story of her beautiful life.
Born in Arkansas, she was the youngest of seven siblings. She was the daughter of Thomas Wade Wall and his second wife, Irma Phillips Wall. Nellie’s father died when she was four.
Her mother was sent to St. Louis for medical treatments for an extended illness. At six years old Nellie was dropped off on a country road and instructed to “walk one mile in that direction to your new home.” The “new home” was a little house next to a one-room schoolhouse run by her half sister, Lillian Grimes.
Lillian raised Nell and taught her to let her imagination run wild and that the possibilities of where her life could lead her were endless. Nell loved all of her siblings but there remained a special place in her heart always for Lillian, who passed away only a year ago.
Nell loved to dance and one night, in the mid forties, she went to a dance at the USO Hall, where she met the love of her life, Maurice “Hoss” Steenburgen.
They married in 1948 and had two beautiful daughters, Mary and Nancy. Nell’s boundless passion paved the way for her children to follow their dreams. She was immensely proud to watch her daughter, Nancy, follow in the footsteps of Aunt Lillian by becoming a teacher and impacting the lives of many. She was equally proud to follow her daughter around the world and watch Mary live out her childhood dreams of becoming an actress.

Grandma taught us the values of hard work and education. She attended Arkansas State College in Jonesboro, was secretary of the Arkansas Bankers Association and was also a secretary at Commercial National Bank and for the North Little Rock School district.

Snider found guilty by jury

A Jackson County Circuit Court jury of nine women and three men found Tracie Lynn Snider, 37, of Hardy, guilty of one count of Aggravated Robbery and two counts of kidnapping Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.
Third Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Henry H. Boyce said Snider was convicted of participating in the armed robbery of Old River Package Store in January, 2009.
The jury took just 24 minutes to find Snider guilty of participating in the robbery, along with two accomplices, during which a clerk at the store was held at gunpoint.
The jury recommended a 20-year sentence for the Aggravated Robbery and two 10-year sentences for each of the Kidnapping convictions. The sentences are to be served consecutively.

City officials set to sign contract

Mayor David Stewart informed the Newport City Council the city is one step closer to beginning the process of levee certification during their meeting Monday night.
The contract between the city and Garver Engineering is ready and should be signed later this week, according to Stewart.
In other business:
- Stewart also informed the city officials the 2009 sales tax revenue was $2,569 over the estimate of $1.3 million.
-Phill McDonald, Jackson County Historical Society president, submitted a resolution to establish a county board to maintain abandoned cemeteries. Alderman Eddie Johnson moved to accept the resolution, but the resolution failed to receive a second from another council member. McDonald plans to present the resolution at the Jackson County Quorum Court’s next meeting on March 9.
- Stewart also informed the city officials the 2009 sales tax revenue was $2,569 over the estimate of $1.3 million.
- Stewart gave recognition to members of Project New Start for cleaning up snow around city hall.
- The council’s next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 14 in observance of President’s Day.

Humane society seeks assistance

The Jackson County Humane Society is in need of volunteers and cash donations to maintain and improve the local shelter for stray animals.
Volunteers are needed to assist with grounds and interior building improvements, walking the animals, conducting follow-up interviews with people who have adopted dogs, foster parenting the strays and playing with puppies.
The grounds at the shelter need to be filled in and leveled to help with drainage, according to Dr. Mary Robertson, humane society president.
“You can’t go out there right now without wearing rubber boots because of all the mud,” Robertson said.
Walking the dogs is a very important task for members of the group, and there are currently not enough volunteers to help with these duties.
“It is not fair to them because they only get to exercise for maybe about an hour or two each day,” Robertson said. “The rest of the time they have to stay in a small pen.”
Working with the younger dogs is another important thing a volunteer could do to help at the shelter.
“We also need people that will play with the puppies and help socialize them,” Robertson said.
The interior of the building also needs some additional work to be finished. Local plumber Bob Patterson recently put in gas lines and heaters in the structure at no cost to the humane society.
John 3:16 and members of the New Life Church have also assisted with work at the animal shelter.
“We had intended to pay him, but he refused to take any money from us,” Robertson said. “He laid all of our gas lines and installed our heaters for us.”
Someone is also needed to take photographs of the animals and place them on petfinder.com. The website has helped the group get animals adopted by people from states across the country. A fee of $50 is required for adopting an animal, but most have been spayed and neutered.
The shelter, located at the Airbase, is currently home to 24 adult dogs, 13 puppies and a cat. Four of the canines must live outside because there are only 20 individual pens and some of the dogs have been in the group’s care for as many as two years. Before the shelter was built, all of the animals were kept in foster homes.
Robertson keeps 19 dogs at her home, and 12 of those are her personal pets. She first began taking in strays about 20 years ago after a friend informed her what really happens to animals at the pound.
“I got started when I found out they were putting a bunch of dogs to sleep at the pound,” Robertson said. “I was really naïve, and I thought a dog pound was where your dog was taken if it got lost.”
Several of the animals were set to be put down that day, and Robertson chose to rescue all of them from their fate.
“I went to the pound, and they were going to put those dogs to sleep,” Robertson said. “I decided to take them all home with me.”
About five years later, Robertson, Dr. Joe David Smith, Shelia Crowder and Hanna Dickinson combined their efforts and founded the Jackson County Humane Society. The group now has about ten active volunteers and numerous members. A fee of $25 is required to join the humane society and become a member.
Some of the problems the humane society has encountered are individuals abandoning animals at the shelter without informing anyone first.
“We have had people that leave little, tiny puppies in the pens with big dogs,” Robertson said. “They have no idea if those dogs will hurt the puppies.”
The proper way to turn an animal into the shelter is to contact the humane society and fill out the necessary paperwork.
“There is a surrender form and a fee, but it isn’t as much about the money as it is that we need information about the dog,” Robertson said. “We would like to know if the dog has had its shots and how old it is.”
Another more obvious difficulty for the humane society is finding someone to adopt certain breeds or colors of canines.
“We have trouble finding homes for the mutts, hounds and black dogs,” Robertson said. “There is a stigma against black dogs, and people just don’t seem to want them.”
For more information, to become a volunteer or join the Jackson County Humane Society contact Rita Grigsby at 523-3396 or 217-5878.

of Hampton’s, to see who was the ring’s original owner.
“He graduated that same year and he knew who the ring belonged to,” Wells said.
Gilliaum then phoned another classmate, Susan Metcalf, and she called Hampton to ask if he knew where his class ring was.
The ring has tremendous sentimental value to Hampton because his mother helped him purchase it.
“My mom helped me get the money for the deposit on the ring, and she never even asked what happened to it,” Hampton said.
His mother was especially of Hampton because he was the only one of his siblings to earn a high school diploma.
“It meant a great deal to me because there were six kids in my family,” Hampton said. “I was the youngest and the only one to graduate from high school.”
Nobody knows how Hampton’s ring got from the bowling alley to the park, but he is definitely pleased it has been found and returned.
“I’m not sure how it got from the bowling alley to the park, and I will probably never know,” Hampton said. “I’m just happy that I have finally gotten it back.”
Hampton has inquired about having the ring adjusted to fit his finger and plans on wearing it in the future.
“I am going to get it resized and wear it,” Hampton said. “It will always be a reminder to me that nothing is ever truly lost.”
The ring was returned to Hampton in pristine condition and appeared as if it had never been taken out of the box.
Hampton does regret losing the ring because of what the ring means and symbolizes.
“Back then having a class ring was kind of a big deal, and they cost quite a bit,” Hampton said. “None of my high school sweethearts ever got a chance to wear it because I didn’t have it for very long before I lost it.”
At least Joan, Hampton’s wife of 42 years, does not have to be jealous of his former flames.

important.
“People should help each other out when they need it, and it is very rewarding to know that you helped somebody in their time of need,” Pascal said. “I think that is what most people want to do, but maybe they don’t know where or how to help out.”
Some of Pascal’s volunteers are jobless, but they still sacrifice their time and effort to assist others who are more in need.
“A few of the people that work with us have lost their jobs, but they are still willing to show up to help out,” Pascal said. “We have a great sense of community, and there are many positive things about the city of Tuckerman. We have people struggling to help each other out, and that is a truly wonderful thing.”
Pascal, who also helped get a safe room established at the local school, has worked all across the United States and other parts of the world to provide help for those in need, but she feels helping out in her hometown is by far the most rewarding.
“It is great for me to be able to say that I have helped open 19 schools in South Africa, but I don’t live there,” Pascal said. “I’m still very glad that I can do things like that.”
The former teacher is very pleased with what ECIO has been able to accomplish in the area, but she still thinks more can be done.
“The are about 20 people there every Monday working their little hearts out to help other members of our community, and I think that is something to be pretty proud of,” Pascal said. “People do amazing things if it is for helping someone else.”
Pascal is also delighted to have established a program providing food to local elementary school children. Backpacks are filled with food and distributed to students based on recommendations by the school.
“We are working very closely with the school, and we are so proud of what they are doing academically,” Pascal said. “They are doing really well at the elementary school.”
The program works out of the former superintendent’s office at the campus, and up to 70 children receive the backpacks each week. Parental permission is required to participate in the program which began last March. All of the items are “kid friendly” and most have easy-to-open lids.
Once feeding and clothing are children has been accomplished, Pascal hopes to provide them a place to gather and have fun.
“My dream is to build a youth center that enables kids to come and be together in a supervised environment,” Pascal said. “If we ever get to a point where we can get the money, I would love to do that.”
Pascal asserts there are very few options to entertain youngsters in the community.
“We don’t have enough things for our young people to do around here, and we need a place where they can get together and have fun,” Pascal said. “They can’t even see a movie anymore without driving to Batesville, Searcy or Jonesboro.”
Pascal even has a name in mind for the center once it is built. She hopes to name the center after current Arkansas Governor and Jackson county native Mike Beebe.
Children are our most valuable resource, and Pascal insists it is much tougher maturing now than it was when she was a kid.
“When I grew up here it was much easier than it is now, and a lot of people have forgotten that,” Pascal said. “We are always critical of our young people, but it’s not easy being a kid now.”
For more information, to make a donation or to learn how to become a volunteer, call 349-2001 or stop by the ECIO building located on Hwy. 167 next to the water treatment plant.

Breaking News....Mary Woods No. 2 Sinks

The Mary Woods No. 2 has sank for the second time, and local law enforcement officers have charged two suspects in connection with the incident.
The ship first sank in 1984, and now only a few feet of the vessel appear above the waterline.
Check back for more details.

Independent named Henry Award finalist

The Newport Independent has been chosen as a finalist for a media support award, and Publisher Gina Slagley is excited to be considered for the honor.
"I am pleased we have been chosen to be one of three finalists for this award and am proud of my staff and their efforts," Slagley said. "Tourism is extremely important to our local economy, and it is our duty to assist the industry in our area.”
The 2010 Henry Awards winners will be revealed at the 36th Annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism.
The ceremony will take place during the Governor’s Banquet on the final night of the conference, Tuesday, March 9, 2010, beginning at 7:15 p.m. at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs.
The Henry Awards honor Henri de Tonti, the man historians consider to be among the first “Arkansas Travelers.”
Governor Mike Beebe has been invited to address the tourism industry. Miss Arkansas Sarah Slocum will present awards to the recipients and Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Executive Director Richard W. Davies will preside at the ceremony.
The awards and respective finalists are:
The Media Support Award is presented annually to a distinguished individual or organization for extraordinary attention to and/or support of Arkansas’s tourism industry through the use of media.
The finalists are: Bob Moore, Rust Communications, Cassville, MO, Jimmy Sledge, Warren and the Newport Independent, Newport.
The Bootstrap Award is presented annually to an individual, organization, or community that has achieved significant success “on a shoestring,” having limited means to work with, either in resources or finances.
The finalists are: Argenta Downtown Council, North Little Rock, Sunken Lands Regional Chamber of Commerce, Tyronza and Whitton Farms, Whitton.
The Arkansas heritage award is presented annually to an individual, organization, or community that has made a significant contribution toward the preservation of some aspect of Arkansas’s natural, cultural, or aesthetic

Chapter 2850 to meet

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:11:18 -0500

The Fairfield Bay AARP Chapter 2850 next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 11 at 1 p.m. in the Fairfield Bay Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on Dave Creek Parkway.

Governor Beebe Announces Intent To Grant Pardons

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500

LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe today announced his intent to grant seven pardons. An additional 12 clemency requests were denied and 22 had no action taken upon them. These include requests from both inmates and non-inmates.The seven applicants intended for pardons have completed all jail time, fulfilled all parole-and-probationary requirements and paid all fines related to their sentences...

Governor Beebe Declares State Of Emergency For Winter Storm

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

State offices closed except for essential personnelLITTLE ROCK - Governor Beebe declared a State of Emergency Friday morning in response to the ice and snow already in Arkansas and expected to continue accumulating throughout the day. The declaration carries with it up to $20,000 from the Governor's Disaster Fund for the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management to supply additional support...

Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Local Efforts For International Investments

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

A few weeks ago, Saint Jean Industries, a French auto parts manufacturer, announced that it will invest $14 million to expand its plant in Heber Springs. This will lead to an estimated 250 new jobs - no small feat in today's economy. This expansion is good news for Heber Springs, good news for Arkansas, and good news for the company and its employees. It is also an example of strong, face-to-fa...

Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Local Efforts For International Investments

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

Governor Beebe Announces Six Appointments To Boards And Commissions

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following judicial appointment:The Honorable Olly Neal, Marianna, as Circuit Judge for the First Division of the First Judicial District. Appointment expires December 31, 2010. Replaces Harvey Yates.Governor Beebe also announced the following appointments to boards and commissions:Dr. Bob Blanz, Little Rock, to the Petroleum S...

Former Cabot High School student, 16, charged in Sweet Home homicides

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:20:42 -0500

American Recovery & Reinvestment Act, Minority Procurement Workshop

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

Central Arkansas Water Expansion Groundbreaking Ceremony

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

Governor Mike Beebe today joined company officials and representatives of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission for the Central Arkansas Water expansion groundbreaking ceremony. Funding for this new $6-million water-treatment disinfection system comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the State of Arkansas Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund.

Central Arkansas Water Expansion Groundbreaking Ceremony

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Challenging our Students in Science, Math and the Real World

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

We strive to make every educational opportunity accessible to all of Arkansas's students, but those efforts will ultimately fall short if our students lack the passion and drive to succeed. While we want our students to achieve, we also want them to find success in fields that inspire them and lead to satisfying careers.This is especially true in science, technology, engineering, and math, wh...

Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Challenging our Students in Science, Math and the Real World

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

Governor Beebe Announces 16 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointment to the Arkansas State Police Commission:Frank Guinn, Jr., Paragould. Appointment expires January 14, 2017. Replaces Charisse Childers.Governor Beebe also announced the following appointment to the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees:Victor Green, Conway. Appointment expires January 14, 2017. ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Vigil, University of Arkansas, Union Ballroom

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast in Fort Smith, AR

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast, Fort Smith AR, Hosted by mayor Ray Baker.

Governor Beebe Appoints New Member To Arkansas State University Board Of Trustees

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe today named Dan Pierce of Jonesboro to the Arkansas State University Board of Trustees."Dan Pierce has built a strong bond with Arkansas State University and with Jonesboro," Beebe said. "The combination of Dan's calm, level-headed personality and his business experience will serve him well on the Board and make him a good representative for ASU."Pierce,...

MLK Parade, Fort Smith AR

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Commemoration

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Preserving a Dream and Creating New Ones

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

Martin Luther King, Jr. lived only 39 years, but his message of equality, social justice and non-violence has built a legacy that endures more than four decades after his death.The struggle we face today in carrying out Dr. King's dream is not only fighting traditional prejudices and biases, but also showing a younger generation of Americans how to realize their own dreams in troubled times....

Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Preserving a Dream and Creating New Ones

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

Temp Schedule

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

Governor Beebe's Schedule for January 27 - February 1Wednesday, January 2710:00 a.m.Governor Beebe participates in a Central Arkansas Water expansion groundbreaking ceremonyJack H. Wilson Plant, 338 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock12:45 p.m.Governor Beebe addresses the ARRA Minority Business ForumAssociation of Arkansas Counties, 1415 West 3rd Street, Little Rock3:00 p...

Governor Beebe Appoints Ron Sheffield To Arkansas Supreme Court

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe has named Ron Sheffield of Little Rock to the Arkansas Supreme Court."Ron Sheffield has the knowledge and experience with the Supreme Court to hit the ground running," Governor Beebe said. "The unique circumstances of this appointment mean shouldering a significant caseload immediately, and Ron is well-qualified to accomplish this with the skill and honor be...

Lake Village Welcome Center Grand Opening

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

Governor Beebe today participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Lake Village Welcome Center. This new Welcome Center is the sixth in a cooperative venture between the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department and the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.

Grand Opening of Lake Village Visitor Center

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

Justice Bill Bowen Notifies Governor Beebe Of His Intention To Resign

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Bill Bowen has informed Governor Mike Beebe of his intention to resign from his appointment for health reasons. Beebe appointed Bowen to serve on the court for 2010 after the resignation of Justice Annabelle Clinton Imber."While this news is a disappointment, my thoughts are first and foremost focused on Bill's health and well-being," Governor Beeb...

Hamburg ACE Certification Ceremony

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

Revised Budget Forecast To Cut State Budget For Current Fiscal Year

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500

LITTLE ROCK - Due to continued shortfalls in State revenues, Governor Mike Beebe has accepted a recommendation by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration to cut the state budget by an additional $106 million for the current fiscal year. The governor's proposed balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2011, which will be detailed by DF&A officials on Tuesday, anticipates a return to current b...

67th Annual Gillett Coon Supper