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Winning the Real Estate Game in Bald Knob in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Arkansas  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

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Centennial Bank Receives Five Star Rating Centennial Bank announces receiving a five (5) star rating from Bauer Financial Inc.

Randy Sims, President and CEO stated, “It is always an honor to be recognized for your accomplishments.  This is the highest ranking possible for a bank, from one of...

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State Capitol Week in Review

From Senator Jonathan Dismang December 30, 2011 LITTLE ROCK –  At the top of the legislature’s agenda for 2012 will be several budget matters that affect drug courts,...

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Homework Pays Off for Young Elk Hunter Ben Brasuell

BENTON – Ben Brasuell did his homework. One result is several teachers at Benton Junior High School will enjoy some tasty elk summer sausage. Brasuell, 14 and an...

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Donated Christmas Trees Get Second Life as Fish Habitat

LITTLE ROCK – Ask any Arkansas fisherman and you’ll get a multitude of answers about how they feel when it comes to underwater structure. Anglers may curse those logs and...

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Application Period for WMA Turkey Hunt ends Jan. 15

LITTLE ROCK –Arkansas turkey hunters may now apply for limited permits on several Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wildlife management areas for the 2012 turkey season....

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Local Resident Graduates from Harding University

SEARCY, Ark. — Jill Castleberry of Beebe was one of approximately 340 graduates to receive a diploma at the Harding University commencement exercises Dec. 17. Castleberry...

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White County Teen Leader 4-H Annual Scavenger Hunt

Recently, the White County Teen Leader 4-H Club participated in their annual scavenger hunt.  This activity serves as the club’s community service project for the month...

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Tea and Tatting For Beginners Work Shop

Are you ready to set down your old knitting needles, put on your walking shoes, and take a step out to join in with others for a fun, old-fashioned hobby?  Making memories...

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Arkansas Baptist College presents Supper & Soul an Evening with Legendary Gladys Knight

Little Rock, Ark.; Dr. Fitz Hill, president of Arkansas Baptist College, and its Board of Trustees announce the upcoming Supper ‘n Soul, a celebration of the accomplishments...

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An Invitation to our Bald Knob Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Bald Knob, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

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Floyd Extension Homemakers Host Annual Christmas Sunshine Club Dinner

The Floyd Extension Homemakers hosted the annual Christmas Sunshine Club luncheon on December 5th, 2011, in the fellowship hall of the Floyd Assembly Church.  ...

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Credit Card Stolen? Here’s What you Do

By Jason Alderman Despite high-profile media attention, the odds of having your credit or debit card number stolen by crooks remains at historically low levels. That said,...

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CPR in Schools - Letter to the Editor

By Julie Hall-Barrow, Ed.D Chair Arkansas State Advocacy Committee American Heart Association The Arkansas State Board of Education took a major step forward this past week by...

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Get Ready to Cry, Laugh and Squirm

Animal Planet’s New Series About Pet Preservation AMERICAN STUFFERS Premieres Thursday, January 5, at 10 PM All dogs go to heaven? We hope so, but in Romance, Arkansas,...

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FSB Doantes to Beebe Elementary School

Clay Goff, First Security Bank president  along  with his dog London , donated 48 gallon bottles of hand sanitizer to Beebe Elementary students. Pictured from left:...

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December Students-of-the-Month Beebe High School 11-12

Congratulations to Bradley Gann and Nathaniel Kersey for being chosen by the faculty of Beebe High School 11-12 as December students-of-the-month. Bradley Austin Gann, a senior at...

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December Students-of-the-Month Beebe Junior High 7-8

The faculty at Beebe Junior High has chosen Caelyn Longing as the December Student of the Month.  Caelyn is a 7th grader and is the daughter of Casey and Lynn Longing. She...

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Peterson Recognized as Discus Award Winner

Jake Peterson of Beebe High School has been recognized as a 2011-2012 Discus Award winner for his achievements in the areas of Arts, Community Service, and Other Achievements. The...

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State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang

December 16, 2011 LITTLE ROCK –  The Arkansas Development Finance Authority is a relatively small state agency in terms of staff and office space.  However, the agency is...

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Holiday Letters

Mrs. Moser’s Early Literacy Group Dear Santa, Please bring by brother boxing glos and my sister books. Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Lyndie Coco Dear Santa, Please bring my...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Upcoming Programs at Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Saturday, December 17 9am- 9:45am      Kingfisher Trail Hike Pinnacle Mountain has a rich diversity of flora, fauna and plants.  Join a park interpreter on...

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Local Woman Gaining Notoriety on Pageant Circuit

BY LEE “CAT” McLANE Editor/Publisher A local Beebe resident has gone from hosting small town pageants to running one of the largest pageant systems in Arkansas. Bonnie...

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Weekly Sports Schedule Dec 15 – Dec 21

SR High Basketball Dec. 20-23 Greenbrier Tournament SR G/B Away TBA JR High Basketball Dec. 15 Quitman 7/8/9 G Home 4:00 PM 7th Grade Basketball Dec. 15 Quitman 7G Home 5:00 PM...

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Several Football Badgers Receive Awards

Beebe head football Coach John Shannon recently announced the following awards for his football players: All State Bradly Gann, Dustin Stallnacker, and Brody Welacher All...

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Sr. Badger Basketball Results

Badger Basketball (4-1) Nov. 21  Hot Springs Lakeside 65-26   W Nov. 29  @ Sylvan Hills   65-68  L Dec. 5  @ Morrilton Tournament Morrilton 50-49...

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Sr. Lady Badgers Beat Vilonia Eagles in Nail-Biter, 34-33

BY CHRIS JUNIOR Student Sports Writer With game faces on,  the Sr. Lady Badgers strolled onto their home court Monday night, Dec. 12,  and began setting the small things...

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Farm Bureau Awards Event Conors finalists, Crowns winners

NORTH LITTLE ROCK - All 45 finalists journeyed from across the state Monday night to attend the 2011 FARM BUREAU AWARDS at the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce  and...

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November Students-of-the-Month for BHS 11-12

Emily Ann Epperson and Jared Gowen have been chosen by the BHS 11-12 faculty as students-of-the-month for November. Emily Ann Epperson, a senior at Beebe High School, is the...

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Beebe Junior High November Student of the Month

The faculty at Beebe Junior High has chosen Victoria Tarkington as the November Student of the Month.  Victoria is an 8th grader and is the daughter of Brett and Mona...

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Beebe Junior High November Student of the Month

The faculty at Beebe Junior High has chosen Katie Shannon as the November Student of the Month.  Katie is a 7th grader and is the daughter of John and Lori Shannon. She has...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Arkansas

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Arkansas Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

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Flooding Waters Threaten McRae Home Neighbors Band Together to Help Save the Home

By Lee “Cat” McLane Editor/Publisher Jimmy and Martha Rogers saw the waters rising around their home on South Grand Street in McRae Tuesday morning. Neighbors helped...

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Floyd Extension Homemakers Club November Minutes

Linda Rodgers hosted the Thanksgiving meeting of the Floyd Extension Homemakers at the Floyd Methodist Church fellowship hall on 15 November.  Dick Barnett offered the...

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Beebe Planning Commission Approves Rezoning of Property Owned by Crestwood Apartments; Has Tie Vote on Rezoning for Apartments in Terrace Meadows Subdivision Council may get request deferred to them

BY LEE “CAT” McLANE Editor/Publisher Two public hearings were held by the Beebe Planning Commission Tuesday night at City Hall. The first item on the agenda was the...

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Proposed Agenda Beebe Public Schools Regular Board Meeting

Beebe School District Board Room December 12, 2011 6:30 P.M. I.   Call to Order II. Open Session (6:30) III. Approval of Agenda INFORMATIONAL REPORTS A. Recognize Second...

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ROTC Career Orientation

Ashon Bown tries on an Air Force fighter pilot suit as a demonstration during her Career Orientation Class. ROTC Magor(ret) Jones Sr. Aerospace Science Instructor brought members...

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November Students-of-the-Month Beebe High School 11-12

Matt Jenkins, a senior at Beebe High School, has been selected as student-of-the-month. Matt is the son of Robert and Michelle Jenkins of Floyd. He is a member of the Fellowship...

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Weekly Sports Schedule Dec 8 – Dec 14

Weekly Sports Schedule Dec 8 – Dec 14 SR High Basketball Dec. 5-10 Morrilton Tournament SR B Away Dec. 12 Vilonia SR G,g,B,b Home 5:00 PM JR High Basketball DEC. 8 L.R....

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Beebe Heat Takes 2nd

The Beebe Heat, a 5th grade boy’s team all from Beebe, took 2nd place in their first tournament of this basketball season.  The Heat played some very close ball games...

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Center on the Square to present “Over the River and Through the Woods”

Join the Center on the Square “famiglia” for a heaping helping of heartwarming comedy this December. When Nick (Ryan Hoyle), a young Italian American man from New...

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Auditions to be Held for ASU-Beebe Spring Theater Productions

BEEBE, Ark.-Arkansas State University-Beebe Theater Department will be taking auditions for spring productions on Jan. 18-19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Owen Center Theater. Everyone is...

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Decorating from the Garden by Sherri Sanders, County Extension Agent - Agriculture

With the Thanksgiving meal coming right up, now is the time to give a thought to a centerpiece for your table. Considering the celebration’s humble beginning, homespun is...

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Brenda Chapman, Adm. of Beebe Retirement Center, Receives AHCF Administrator of the Year Finalist Award

Little Rock, AR – The Arkansas Health Care Foundation (AHCF) recently announced that  Brenda Chapman, Administrator at Beebe Retirement Center as a Finalist for the...

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Governor Mike Beebe’s Weekly Column: Fighting Hunger in All Seasons

With the holidays once again upon us, the spirit of giving will bless many of our fellow Arkansans in need. Food drives, toy donations and clothing-collection efforts all...

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Badger Girls and Boys Basketball Teams Win

The Lady Badgers basketball team beat Hot Springs Lakeside, 49-30, Monday night, Nov. 21st. The Lady Badgers were led in points by Jamie Jackson with 22 points and Kalela Miller...

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Weekly Sports Schedule Dec 1 – Dec 7

SR High Basketball Dec. 5-10 Morrilton Tournament SR B Away TBA JR High Basketball DEC. 1 BATESVILLE 8/9 G-B Away 5:00 PM DEC. 5 VILONIA 8/9 G-B Home 5:00 PM 7th Grade Basketball...

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William J. Clinton Presidential Center Announces Upcoming Temporary Exhibit

Clinton Foundation Partners with St. Louis Cardinals for Baseball Exhibit in Spring 2012 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. —  The William J. Clinton Presidential Center announces its...

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Beebe Public School Menu’s December 5 - 9

Breakfast Monday- Pizza stick or cereal & grahams, juice, milk Tuesday- Baked French toast or cereal & grahams, fruit, milk Wednesday- Biscuit & gravy or cereal &...

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