by - February 13, 2012 10:45 am
Dream on
The Eli Young Band will bring the first leg of its “Keep On Dreamin’” tour to George’s Majestic Lounge this Wednesday night (Feb. 15). This country band of four college…
Month: February 2012
by - February 13, 2012 10:44 am
Engineering Dean to Step Down for Post in India
Terry Martin will serve as interim dean while search for Saxena’s replacement is conducted.
by - February 13, 2012 10:42 am
Dan Skoff wannabes welcome
Want to chase a storm? Learn how to get away from one? Just in time for the scary weather season, the School of Continuing Education and Academic Outreach is offering…
by - February 13, 2012 10:36 am
Fayetteville, Eureka Springs ready for Mardi Gras
FAYETTEVILLE — New Orleans may be more than 600 miles to the south, but the fun-loving culture – with its rich traditions, music and decadent food – has a heavy influence…
by - February 13, 2012 10:23 am
Why Is State Rep. Jane English Allowed To Vote? (UPDATED)
I’ve written previously about State Representative Jane English’s unethically move out of her House District just so she could run for the State Senate. She lived in a perfectly fine…
by - February 13, 2012 7:19 am
Arkansas Democrats Claim More Enthusiasm
I got an interesting message from the Democratic Party of Arkansas as they met this weekend in Hot Springs. “It’s clear that Arkansas Democrats are ready for November 6, 2012….
by - February 12, 2012 5:52 pm
Playwright has Tiger by its tail
FAYETTEVILLE — Writers and others filled the Fayetteville Public Library’s Walker Community Room for the Distinguished Author Series Saturday (Feb. 11), hoping to pick up some tips from New York…
by - February 12, 2012 4:29 pm
Cold truth
Tuesday was enlightening; refreshing in the way a pleasant memory reminds us of who we are and from where we come.
by - February 12, 2012 3:38 pm
Casino Royale makes money for Trinity Junior High
Hundreds of people indulged their vices at Trinity Junior High School on Saturday (Feb. 11) without the need to go to confession because it was for a benevolent and charitable…
by - February 12, 2012 1:25 pm
Arkansas Fiscal Session begins Monday
Arkansas lawmakers will convene on Monday, Feb. 13, at noon in the state capitol to begin the second fiscal session. Gov. Mike Beebe (D) is scheduled to talk to legislators…
by - February 12, 2012 1:15 pm
Beebe planning trade trip to China
With Arkansas’ growing trade relationship with Asian countries, Gov. Mike Beebe (D) will soon get a first-hand look. Beebe will lead an economic development trade mission to China in April,…
by - February 12, 2012 8:20 am
Gov. Beebe Planning Trade Trip To China In April
With Arkansas’ growing trade relationship with Asian countries, Gov. Mike Beebe (D) will get a first-hand look.
by - February 11, 2012 9:29 pm
Second Fiscal Session Starts Monday
Arkansas lawmakers will meet on Monday, Feb. 13, at noon in the state capitol to convene the second fiscal session.
by - February 11, 2012 9:00 pm
Lottery Commission Picks Legal Chief As New Director
The Arkansas Lottery Commission has picked Bishop Woosley, the lottery’s chief legal counsel, to be the state’s new lottery director.
by - February 11, 2012 5:28 pm
UAFS auditorium packed for Singing Men of Arkansas
Singing Men of Arkansas, a group of about 50 men from Northwest Arkansas, filled Breedlove Auditorium with melody and harmony on Friday night (Feb. 10) as part of the University…
by - February 10, 2012 11:47 pm
Pritchard To Make Second Run At Tobacco Funds For Drug Courts
After withdrawing a January effort to tap tobacco settlement funds for drug courts, State Sen. Bill Pritchard (R-Elkins) says he will make a second run in the upcoming fiscal session.
by - February 10, 2012 11:25 pm
Business Hall of Fame Candidates Inducted
Friday night (Feb. 10), four new members were inducted in the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame.
by - February 10, 2012 11:16 pm
Audio Tapes Surface in Crittenden County Voter Fraud Case
Memphis TV station ABC24 has the audio posted on their website on their report which is apparently one of the key pieces of evidence in a case being made regarding…
by - February 10, 2012 5:19 pm
Video: Back and Forth with Araiza and Shannon
Check Talk Politics report on the basics of Arkansas Forestry Director John Shannon’s resignation. I thought I would add a bit of video for you here (see below). Although Shannon…
by - February 10, 2012 4:53 pm
UA engineering dean to resign
Ashok Saxena, dean of the University of Arkansas College of Engineering and holder of the Irma F. and Raymond F. Giffels Endowed Chair in Engineering, has announced he will resign…