Karen Liebhaber, VP of Institutional Advancement Pocahontas - Black River Technical College is pleased to announce that several BRTC employees received promotions during August. Mary Anderson of Pocahontas accepted the position of Director of Admissions.
Twin Lakes Playhouse announces upcoming auditions for it’s next production, a fast-paced comedy titled “Deliver Us From Mama.” Auditions are set for this Saturday, August 27, at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday, August 28, at 6:00 p.m. at the Playhouse located at 600 West Sixth Street in Mountain Home.
Last week Bull Shoals Library introduced readers to local writer Mark Dobbs who has a poker run names after him. Here is more of his story. Mark has written two books. In the novel Fracked! he tells of the search for the cause of geologic nightmares that are rapidly escalating and could lead to a regional apocalypse – the collapse of Bull Shoals Lake. The book is filled with accurate details about the area which makes it an even more interesting read for those who live in and know the area. You may recognize some of the people even though the names have been changed to protect those who inspired the characters.
by Cassie Branstetter, Branch Chief of Interpretation Harrison - The National Park Service has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) after completing an Environmental Assessment (EA) of proposed county and state led efforts to reconstruct and repave the 1.8-mile section of Cave Mountain Road (Newton County Road 9560) that crosses Buffalo National River’s Park boundaries. The National Park Service approves the implementation of the proposed action.
Jamie Simmons, TMS Curator Texarkana, AR - Join the Texarkana Museums System on Saturday, August for “Canned Christmas 2” from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the P.
By Fola May, MD, PhD, MPhil. Gastroenterologist at the Los Angeles VA Medical Center Each year, VA diagnoses 4,000 new cases of colorectal cancer in Veterans.
Action Jacks features a huge arcade, two Escape rooms, a full commercial kitchen serving great food, the only indoor Air-conditioned Laser tag in Central Arkansas, as well as our always fun, low-impact paintball. Action Jacks also features an adult beverage area to kick back and relax! Action Jacks is open every weekend and is a great time for the whole family.
Have-A-Heart Pet Shelter This week, meet Flurry! This beautiful little girl is a fluffy long-haired brown tabby, almost three months old. She was brought into the Shelter with her brothers and sisters, some of which were Siamese.
Peggy Mason contributing Columnist Diving ducks completely submerge themselves underwater to grab aquatic vegetation from the bottom or chase food, such as fish or invertebrates. They have adapted narrower, pointier, and overall smaller wings, which are perfect for swimming underwater.
It’s been another busy, busy week at Have a Heart...and we love it! In addition to our local dog and cat adoptions, we sent six dogs to new homes in Massachusetts where their forever families were waiting for them, and 18 puppies went to Missouri where they will have much greater chances to find loving homes.