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Murphy Oil names exec for retail spin-off

Murphy Oil Corp. announced the appointment of R. Andrew Clyde as President and CEO of Murphy Oil USA, Inc., the U.S. retail marketing subsidiary of Murphy Oil Corp. Murphy Oil…

Hutchinson talks guns, governors race

Former 3rd District Congressman Asa Hutchinson discussed placing “an armed presence” in schools on Tuesday (Jan. 8), but stopped short of endorsing the idea of armed teachers in the wake…

Preschool Story Time

Lions, bears, tigers, oh my! – the zoo is coming to preschool story time. Mrs. Bridgette has some fun books and songs to share. We will have a snack and…

Preschool Story Time

Lions, bears, tigers, oh my! – the zoo is coming to preschool story time. Mrs. Bridgette has some fun books and songs to share. We will have a snack and…

Preschool Story Time

Lions, bears, tigers, oh my! – the zoo is coming to preschool story time. Mrs. Bridgette has some fun books and songs to share. We will have a snack and…

Hangin’ With Homeschoolers

We have a special guest today at the Van Buren Public Library. Ms. Christy from UAMS will be here with her fun way of teaching. This is a free program…

After School Fun

Today is Valentine’s Day and what better way to celebrate during After School Fun time then by making a craft for your Valentine? Refreshments will be served. This is a…

Tween & Teen Time

Can you tell someone’s fortune? Today, during tween & teen time, we are making paper fortune cookies. Make a few to give to your friends. What fortunes do you wish…

Preschool Story Time

Valentine’s Day is coming a day early to our preschool story time. Come listen to Mrs. Bridgette as she shares stories and songs that celebrate this fun day. We will…

Preschool Story Time

Valentine’s Day is coming a day early to our preschool story time. Come listen to Mrs. Bridgette as she shares stories and songs that celebrate this fun day. We will…

Target plays the price match card

The retail landscape continues to be reshaped by influences coming from the virtual world of e-commerce. In a bold move Tuesday (Jan. 8), brick and mortar big box titan Target…

Tween & Teen Time

Get in touch with your “Cajun style” and decorate a Mardi Gras mask during Tween & Teen Time at the Van Buren Public Library. This is a free program for…

Tween & Teen Time

Get in touch with your “Cajun style” and decorate a Mardi Gras mask during Tween & Teen Time at the Van Buren Public Library. This is a free program for…

Tween & Teen Time

Get in touch with your “Cajun style” and decorate a Mardi Gras mask during Tween & Teen Time at the Van Buren Public Library. This is a free program for…

Hangin’ With Homeschoolers

Today is Presentation Day during home school time. Our homeschoolers are presenting their papers on their favorite presidents to each other. It will be a fun day of sharing with…

Tween & Teen Time

Do you think you have what it takes to beat your friends on the Wii?! Drop by afterschool and challenge them to a game or two. Board games will also…

After School Fun

Today for after school fun, we will be playing Bingo 4 Books! Mrs. Bridgette’s box is full of new books for all ages. Snacks will be served. This is a…

Preschool Story Time

Preschool story time consists of a variety of books, songs, flannel board stories and crafts. This week’s theme is cats and kittens. This is a free program for toddlers and…

Preschool Story Time

Preschool story time at the Van Buren Public Library consists of a variety of books, songs, flannel board stories and crafts. This week’s theme is cats and kittens. This is…

Tween & Teen Time

Are you ready for the summer? We can’t make it happen any earlier, but we can play beach volleyball while dreaming of summer weather. This is a free program for…