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Crochet Class in Van Buren

Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet or be part of a stitch-in? The Van Buren Public Library is offering free classes from 10:00 – 12:00, with JW…

Deer Hunting 101

Deer Hunting 101 Saturday October 26th 10:00 am – 2:30 pm – Would you like to start a new fall tradition in your family? Are you interested in getting started…

Photo Contest Deadline

Photo Contest Deadline Sat Oct 19th – Would you like to participate in this year’s photo contest? The deadline for entries is Saturday October 19th, dropped off at Bedford’s Camera…

Astronomy Day

Astronomy Day at the Nature Center Sat Oct 12th Noon to 4:00 pm – The Arkansas Oklahoma Astronomical Society members will give astronomy talks and presentations and you can view…

Children’s After School Program in Alma

What can you make with Legos? Come to the Alma Public Library at 624 Fayetteville Ave after school to find out! Call 479-632-4140 for more information.

FCC Commissioner wants faster Internet for schools

With Arkansas pursuing expanded broadband in its public schools, an FCC commissioner says she wants her agency to be a catalyst for meeting the state’s goals and pushing for greater…

Afterschool Activity in Van Buren

Ms. Bridgette at the Van Buren Public Library will have free supplies on hand to make a craft for Grandparent's Day. For more information please call 479-474-6045.

Grandparent’s Day Craft in Cedarville

Everyone is invited to bring your very special grandparent to the Cedarville Public Library to make a fun craft for them. It will be "award" winning! Free and refreshments will…

Teen Scene in Alma

Tweens and teens are invited to the Alma Public Library to play Wii Games. For more information call 479-632-4140

Story Time for Preschoolers and Homeschoolers of any age

The Mountainburg Library will have stories, music, crafts and more, including fun exercise programs every Wednesday morning! For more information call the Library at 479-369-1600.

Toddler’s Story Time in Alma

At the Alma Public Library, Children will have fun learning "All About Me" through stories, songs, and finger plays. Call the Library for more information at 479-632-4140.

Leadership Franklin County announces 2013-2014 class

Leadership Franklin County Director Marci Gage of Ozark has announced the program’s 2013-14 class. Housed at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus, Leadership Franklin County develops current and emerging leaders to work…

Preschool Story Time at Van Buren Library

The Story Time theme at the Van Buren Public Library at 1409 Main St will be all about community helpers. Stories, music, and flannel board rhymes will be used to discover…

Proper Razorback tailgating is a year-round effort

Two weeks to go, and crawling. But there is still plenty left to do before the kickoff to the season and the first Tusk to Tailgate. With two scrimmages under…

Preschool Story Time in Van Buren

Ms. Bridgette at the Van Buren Public Library at 1409 Main St will be sharing books, music, and rhymes all about the different colors. A snack and craft is also planned….

Children’s Science Club in Alma

What's in a name? Take a short walk around the Alma Public Library neighborhood with Ms. Sarah to identify the different trees and collect leaves. Children will place their collected leaves in…

College textbook rental programs showing growth

College students on average are racking up thousands of dollars in debt thanks to escalating tuition and textbook prices as they return to class over the next week. But several…

Walton Foundation gives $2 million to Marshals Museum

The Walton Family Foundation is donating $2 million to help fund construction and operation of the U.S. Marshals Museum planned for downtown Fort Smith. Announced Monday (Aug. 19), the $2…

Number of Arkansans employed down 1.8% in July

Arkansas’ jobless rate has ticked higher during 2013, with the July unemployment rate rising to 7.4% from the 7.3% in June. The rate is unchanged compared to July 2012. Although…

Rollin’ On The River – Four Decades of Rock-N-Roll

2nd Annual Benefit Concert Rollin' On The River Concert & Bike Show Fort Smith River Front Park Saturday, September 14, 2013 Gates Open at 4:00 p.m Chris Cameron Tom Ware…