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Sullivan - Blackiston to Wed April 14th

Mar 29th, 2012 | By admin | Category: Community

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Sullivan of Beebe, are proud to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Jessica Dawn Sullivan, to Matthew Avery Blackiston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blackiston, of Cabot.
Jessie is a 2005 graduate of Beebe High School. She is a clinical assistant at Hopkins Orthodontics in Searcy.
Matt is a 2004 [...]



Blooms in Beebe

Mar 29th, 2012 | By admin | Category: Community

Bursting forth in beautiful blooms, azaleas throughout the state - and this one of many in Beebe - have come forth in an array of gorgeous colors. Driving around town you will see thousands of azalea bushes in colors from white to a brilliant fuchsia. The azalea above is 52-years old and was given to [...]



Chamber Banquet Tickets on Sale Now

Mar 29th, 2012 | By admin | Category: News and Features

The annual banquet of Beebe Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for May 24 in the ASU-Beebe Student Center. Tickets are now on sale at Regions Bank, First Security, Centennial (both Dewitt Henry and Hwy 64 locations), Simmons First, and BCC Freight Haulers, as well as the Chamber office.
Steve “Wildman” Wilson of Arkansas Game and Fish [...]



What’s Left?

Mar 29th, 2012 | By admin | Category: Opinion

Here are some quotes I’ve received from Brook Noel’s emails and I’ve been saving to share with you:
Some days there won’t be a song in your heart. Sing anyway.”
~Emory Austin
“Facts do not cease to exist just because they are ignored.”
~Aldous Huxley
“If you had a friend who talked to you like you sometimes talk to yourself, [...]



Council Holds Special Session, Approves Ord. to Rid City of Non-Operating Vehicles

Mar 29th, 2012 | By admin | Category: Top Story

By Lee “Cat” McLane
Editor/Publisher
The Beebe City Council met in special session Thursday night, March 22, to look at several issues.
The council approved Ord. 2012-09 which amends  Ord. 90-07, which prohibits the maintenance and storage of non-operating vehicles within the City of Beebe - with certain exceptions. (See Ord. on Pg. 6 for all details).
The council [...]



Springfest in Heber Springs Set for April 27-29

Mar 29th, 2012 | By admin | Category: Community

Springfest will be held in beautiful downtown Heber Springs and Spring Park April 27 - 29 for the 25th  Events will begin Friday evening with the traditional ArtWalk, located in the Cleburne County Judges office.  The Springfest Street Fair will be on 3rd Street just outside the ArtWalk.  On hand will be the Arkansas Cattlemen’s [...]



Pharmacist Immunization Program Targets Increasing Adult Immunizations Ten Percent by 2013

Mar 29th, 2012 | By admin | Category: Community

LITTLE ROCK, AR  – A new Pharmacist Immunization Program is intended to help prevent illness among adults in Arkansas.  The state was awarded a $1.8 million cooperative agreement from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The goal of the project is to increase adult immunizations using different healthcare settings and providers. The Arkansas Pharmacists [...]



Put Your Tax Refund to Work

Mar 29th, 2012 | By admin | Category: Community

By Jason Alderman
If you’re among the millions of Americans expecting an income tax refund this year, you’ve probably already filed your 2011 return and are eagerly awaiting the money. But if you haven’t already mentally spent your refund on a guilty pleasure, here are several great ways to better put that money to work for [...]



WCMC Graduates February CNA Class

Mar 29th, 2012 | By admin | Category: Community

The White County Medical Center Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program graduated 17 students in February. WCMC offers the CNA training program through a partnership with ASU-Beebe. Curriculum for the three-week program includes classroom and clinical instruction, which prepares students to take the state certification exam to become a CNA.
For more information about the CNA program, [...]



“Hoof it” for Heifer International

Mar 29th, 2012 | By admin | Category: Entertainment

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Looking for a great way explore the great outdoors while supporting a worthy cause?  Sign up for the 1st annual “Hoof it for Heifer” 20K trail run happening April 14th at Petit Jean State Park benefiting Heifer International.  The entry fee is $45 before April 1st and $55 after and the [...]