Left: Tim Culbreth, 55, of Hot Springs volunteers at Teen Challenge, an addiction-recovery center where he tries to instill within the students a sense of self-worth through community work. Center: B.J. Johnson, 64, of Sheridan used his wife’s death as the impetus to become involved in the Spirit of Sharing food bank for senior citizens where he spends 50 to 70 hours a month volunteering. Right: Tom Wilkins, 59, of Hot Springs has his hand in many Spa City volunteer activities and uses his theater, Raylynn Theater, for charity events. The three men are among 12 finalists for the 2009 Arkansas Community Service Award.
Three Tri-Lakes men nominated for Community Service Award
By Elizabeth Pannell
(Thursday, July 2, 2009)
Three men from the Tri-Lakes area have been recognized for their work within their communities as nominees for the 2009 Arkansas Community Service Award. » Read story.
By Elizabeth Pannell
(Thursday, July 2, 2009)
As night falls on Saturday, hundreds will gather around the Tri-Lakes area for the customary Fourth of July fireworks show. The area offers several firework shows along with activities at the lakes and state parks. » Read story.
By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
(Thursday, July 2, 2009)
Ouachita Baptist University has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to America’s communities. » Read story.
By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
(Thursday, July 2, 2009)
The seventh annual teen summer reading program will begin Monday, and the fourth annual adultsonly summer reading program has kicked off at both library branches. » Read story.
By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
(Thursday, July 2, 2009)
Teachers College, Henderson State Un iver sit y ha s received a $73,000 grant that will provide training for 20 public school teachers, along with a work-study tour of Arkansas’ historical and science center attractions. » Read story.
By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
(Thursday, July 2, 2009)
Miss South Central Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen Jordan Benedict of Benton was among the Top 10 semi-finalists Saturday in the 2009 Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen pageant held at Horner Hall in Hot Springs. She received a $100 scholarship. » Read story.
By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
(Thursday, July 2, 2009)
The musical Hello, Dolly! opens on Thursday, July 9, at The Royal Theatre in downtown Benton. » Read story.
By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
(Thursday, July 2, 2009)
Veterans, active military and personnel from fire, law enforcement and EMTs, along with one guest, will be treated Friday, July 10, with complimentary admission to The Witness, Arkansas’ only musical Passion Play now in its 29th Season, said Kristi Bellomy, Witness special events director. » Read story.
By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
(Thursday, July 2, 2009)
DeGray Lake Resort State Park hosted its annual Junior Fishing Fest on June 13. The fishing fest was co-sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Children ages 5-12 were invited to participate. At the close of the fest, winners were chosen based on the combined weight of up to 10 fish. » Read story.
Hot Spring County Extension agent says secret is ‘to tame the heat’
By Jeannie Stone
(Thursday, July 2, 2009)
Jesse Clark, Hot Spring County Extension agent, rolls open the top of the double-barrel grill, and smoke swallows him whole as he unloads patties of beef, fresh from the butcher, onto the behemoth grates of the grill. » Read story.
By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
(Thursday, July 2, 2009)
Saline Memorial Hospital named Dr. James E. Shuffield as the new medical director of heart and vascular services. » Read story.
By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
(Thursday, July 2, 2009)
A simple bracelet of beads is helping women live healthier lives. Fashioned of about 100 two-millimeter beads, with one 10-millimeter bead in the center, the St. Joseph Mercy Health System’s Volunteer Auxiliary is handing out the bracelets to serve as reminders to women to get mammograms. » Read story.
By Tammy Keith
(Sunday, June 28, 2009)
My husband was leav ing a voice mail for my mother when he said he glanced down and read a teaser on the front of one of my magazines that stopped him cold. » Read story.
Ski club in Russellville set to host state slalom championship
By Jeff LeMaster
(Sunday, June 28, 2009)
Ten years ago, there was a piece of property on Lake Dardanelle that wasn’t good for much. » Read story.
East End groomer gets creative with dogs
By Elizabeth Pannell
(Sunday, June 28, 2009)
In the small, Saline County community of East End, Angela’s Grooming doesn’t look out of the ordinary — but the pets that come out often do. » Read story.
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