The commemoration of Veterans Day was held in Beebe on the 11th month, 11th day but not at the 11th hour - but at 1 p.m. because the day fell on Sunday. The event was hosted by the American Legion Post 91 and was attended by about 100 people including a portion of the high [...]
Obama Wins Re-Election
Welch, Lightfoot and Bass Elected as City Aldermen
Unofficial Results White County State National
President
Barack Obama 5,765 365,472 52,381,730
Mitt Romney 20,005 599,284 51,917,019
U.S. Congress Dist. 2
Cong. Tim Griffin (R) 19,472 154,925
Herb Rule (D) 5,002 110,284
State Senate Dist. 28
State Rep.
Tiffany Rogers (D) 3,641 12,656
Sen. Jonathan
Dismang (R) 9,393 15,359
State Representative Dist. [...]
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By Lee “Cat” McLane
Editor/Publisher
The Beebe Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire early Saturday morning, Oct. 27th at the corner of Swinging Bridge Rd. and Huskey Lane in Beebe. A young woman, Tiffany Weatherford, 38, was killed in the fire. She was alone in the house with her cat - who also [...]
Perfect weather brings out hundreds of people to enjoy food, fun, crafts
BY LEE “CAT” McLANE
Editor/Publisher
The Beebe School Board met Monday night, October 8 for their regular monthly meeting.
The board heard a report from Lisa Boone on the different insurance options which will be available to teachers. There are three plans which all include premium increases. The teachers will study each plan and make their choices in [...]
Rain, wind, and cold weather roll in for Homecoming Night at Bro. Erwin Field
Beebe High School 2012 Homecoming Queen Abigail Lake Baldree was escorted at the game by her father, Kevin Baldree and her stepfather, Nick Burnett. The crown is carried by Marina Nelson, daughter of Mike and Heather Nelson, of Beebe. The game ball [...]
Approximately 1200 bikers were on hand to support family of Sgt. Jason Swindle
Hundreds of people lined DeWitt Henry Drive and out Hwy. 64 W. to First Baptist Church to honor and support the family of fallen hero Sgt. Jason Michael Swindle who died Sept. 20, 2012 when insurgents attacked his vehicle with rocket-propelled grenades in [...]
The Beebe High School homecoming festivities have been scheduled for Friday, October 5th, 2012. This year’s theme is Disney “Badgers Make Our Dreams Come True.” We would like to encourage the community to participate in the parade, which is scheduled for that afternoon. All civic groups, churches, and other organizations are welcome. Groups may walk [...]
sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 91 is underway at Daniel Park from Sept. 11 through Nov. 11th. These flags honor veterans. They have a picture and/or information about the person on each flag. The cost is $35. Contact Carol Westergren at 288-2446 if you are interested in a flag.
BY LEE “CAT” McLANE
Editor/Publisher
The Beebe City Council met for a special city council meeting September 4th to discuss the possibility of continuing to share with the Beebe Chamber of Commerce the position of part-time Chamber director and Economic Development Director. Previously, the city had shared the salary 50/50 with the Chamber when Dr. Ruth Couch [...]
