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AmericanTowns Heroes: Kirsten Lodal Works to LIFT Communities Out of Poverty

(photo courtesy of Chris Mabry) CEO and Co-founder, Kirsten Lodal, started LIFT in 1998 while still a sophomore at Yale University. Working in tandem with Brian Kreiter she...

Arkansas 4th of July 2011 Fireworks, Parades and Independence Day Events

Arkansas Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks in Arkansas including Events, Schedules and Parades. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! If...

Santa will be at the library this Wednesday at 10:30 for storytime. Bring the kids and don't forget your camera!

from:Greene County Public Library

Santa will be at the library this Wednesday at 10:30 for storytime. Bring the kids and don't forget your camera!

would like to thank all the students for a great semester. Enjoy your break and have a Merry Christmas!

from:Crowley's Ridge College

would like to thank all the students for a great semester. Enjoy your break and have a Merry Christmas!

First day of Finals! If you're the friend of a CRC student, now would be a good time to send some words of encouragement their way.

from:Crowley's Ridge College

First day of Finals! If you're the friend of a CRC student, now would be a good time to send some words of encouragement their way.

The Greene County Museum will be having "Christmas at the Museum" this coming Saturday, December 11th. The event will be from 2:00 to 4:00 pm with Christmas decorations, local entertainers and refreshments. To top it off, this is a free event!

from:Greene County Public Library

The Greene County Museum will be having "Christmas at the Museum" this coming Saturday, December 11th. The event will be from 2:00 to 4:00 pm with Christmas decorations,...

TeWayne T. Smith has been named NCCAA National Player of the Week. The Senior Forward for Crowley’s Ridge College averaged 27.5 points and 11 rebounds per game in two games last week. Against NCAA II Southern Arkansas he had 15 points and 13 rebo

from:Crowley's Ridge College

TeWayne T. Smith has been named NCCAA National Player of the Week. The Senior Forward for Crowley’s Ridge College averaged 27.5 points and 11 rebounds per game in two games...

With holiday shopping in full swing, trying to decide what brand of products to buy or trying to get ideas for that certain someone can be difficult. Try CNET for product reviews, news, safe computer downloads and more. It is a great resource for all thi

from:Greene County Public Library

With holiday shopping in full swing, trying to decide what brand of products to buy or trying to get ideas for that certain someone can be difficult. Try CNET for product reviews,...

Replacement library cards will be FREE during December. There is usually $2.00 charge for people who have lost their cards, so come in and take advantage and get your replacement at no cost.

from:Greene County Public Library

Replacement library cards will be FREE during December. There is usually $2.00 charge for people who have lost their cards, so come in and take advantage and get your replacement...

The Paragould Christmas Parade is tonight starting at 7:00 pm in downtown Paragould. (Pruett St.) Temps are forecasted to be hovering around the 30 degree mark at parade start. Dress warm!

from:Greene County Public Library

The Paragould Christmas Parade is tonight starting at 7:00 pm in downtown Paragould. (Pruett St.)Temps are forecasted to be hovering around the 30 degree mark at parade start....

Many people don't know about a great online resource for things about Arkansas. The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture is a dynamic website that is constantly updated. It is maintained by the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies and can be u

from:Greene County Public Library

Many people don't know about a great online resource for things about Arkansas. The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture is a dynamic website that is constantly...

Scholarship Information

from:Greene County Tech School District

Greene County Scholarship Application now available...

The library will be closing at 4:00 pm this coming Monday, December 6th so the staff may have a holiday meal with the other employees of our branch libraries. Thanks for your understanding.

from:Greene County Public Library

The library will be closing at 4:00 pm this coming Monday, December 6th so the staff may have a holiday meal with the other employees of our branch libraries. Thanks for your...

AmericanTowns Heroes: George Decell's SafetyCaps Keep Kids From Choking

Necessity was the mother of invention when George Decell's young daughter choked on a standard outlet cover. As a stay-at-home dad George was juggling cleaning with childcare...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Kori Brown and iroK: Helping Families Make Ends Meet

Kori Brown's iroK foundation has love at the center of its mission. Love in the form of a helping hand to make ends meet when a medical crisis zaps a family's resources. ...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Cort and Christian Biked Cross Country to Bring Clean Water to Haiti

If you’ve been following the progress in Haiti you know that only a small percentage of the monies pledged or donated have come through and that the country is still struggling...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Patti Steele Works to Make the Children's Center a Warm and Welcoming Environment

Since the founding of the Tuscaloosa Children's Center in 1988, Patti Steele has worked to make the center a safe and welcoming place for children. Ms. Steele was part of the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Carlo Garcia is Living Philanthropic Every Day

You might think that with so many ways to donate to your favorite charities these days (on the web, through text messages, etc.), it would be easy for non-profits and charities to...

We've linked the government's page regarding Thanksgiving for you. You can find information from travel delays and tips to how to send Thanksgiving messages to our troops. There is a wide range of Thanksgiving information all on this page.

from:Greene County Public Library

We've linked the government's page regarding Thanksgiving for you. You can find information from travel delays and tips to how to send Thanksgiving messages to our...

Stock up on your books and movies early. Your library will be closed Thursday and Friday and reopen at 8:00 am on Saturday the 27th. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

from:Greene County Public Library

Stock up on your books and movies early. Your library will be closed Thursday and Friday and reopen at 8:00 am on Saturday the 27th. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Auxiliary Christmas Tree Lighting

from:Paragould Regional Chamber Of Commerce

Auxiliary Christmas Tree Lighting and The Foundation’s Mingle and Jingle Christmas Auction Beautifully decorated Christmas trees, swags, wreaths, poinsettias and...

There will not be any lapsit (today) or children storytime (Wednesday) due to the holiday. Bring your kiddos in anyway and find some books and movies to help entertain them on their break.

from:Greene County Public Library

There will not be any lapsit (today) or children storytime (Wednesday) due to the holiday. Bring your kiddos in anyway and find some books and movies to help entertain them on...

Hunting Season is in full swing. It's getting cold and wet (thankfully). While those out in the wilderness are hunting deer, why not make your way the the library and hunt down a good book to take home and read. You can enjoy it in the warmth on th

from:Greene County Public Library

Hunting Season is in full swing. It's getting cold and wet (thankfully). While those out in the wilderness are hunting deer, why not make your way the the library and hunt...

Here's a great read about protecting yourself on facebook. Did you know that if you take pictures from your smartphone and upload it, that your pictures are tagged and others could be able to find where you are from the picture without you knowing i

from:Greene County Public Library

Here's a great read about protecting yourself on facebook. Did you know that if you take pictures from your smartphone and upload it, that your pictures are tagged and others...

The library will be closed next week on Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th for Thanksgiving. We will be open on Saturday the 27th from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm. Enjoy the holiday!

from:Greene County Public Library

The library will be closed next week on Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th for Thanksgiving. We will be open on Saturday the 27th from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm. Enjoy...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Building Schools to Remember Students

For a parent, losing a child is the worst tragedy imaginable. Not something you can easily come to terms with, it can help to know you are not alone. When the Park City 5 women...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Lucile Blackburn Delivers Love

The majority of her life has been spent serving her family, neighbors and community. Read more about Lucile Blackburn: Delivers meals (and love) to members of the...

This Year, You Can Vote Twice!

On Election Day, you get to vote for the choices on the ballot – like them or not. But this year, through AmericanTowns, you can vote twice. Simply tell us which important...

National Game Day has officially started! Come to your library to check out the Wii, Kinect, PS3. We will have pizza at 11:30 and the Smash Bros. Brawl Tourney starts at 11:00. Come on down!

from:Greene County Public Library

National Game Day has officially started! Come to your library to check out the Wii, Kinect, PS3. We will have pizza at 11:30 and the Smash Bros. Brawl Tourney starts at 11:00....

Shop for the Xbox 360 Kinect in the Paragould, Arkansas area for Christmas

Panicked over a last minute gift, but still don’t know what to get? If the person on your list is anything like millions of Christmas wishfuls across America, including...

Veteran's Day Program

from:Greene County Tech School District

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The Holidays are close at hand! Come by your library to get books to help make them go smoother. A huge variety of cooking books can be found (starting at 641.5 in nonfiction). We also have some holiday decorating books available. Feel free to come in an

from:Greene County Public Library

The Holidays are close at hand! Come by your library to get books to help make them go smoother. A huge variety of cooking books can be found (starting at 641.5 in nonfiction). We...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Mimi Turns Clicks Into Kibble for Our Furry Friends

Have you ever received an email from a friend asking you to visit a website, so that monies could be donated to a cause? Chances are you got to the website and were so overwhelmed...

Celebrate Valentine's Day in Paragould - Find Paragould area shops and restaurants for gifts and dining

On February 14 sweethearts in Paragould will join millions across America in a centuries’ old tradition of exchanging valentines, but this holiday as we now understand it has...

AmericanTowns Heroes: My Brother's Keeper: Helping the Homeless Keep Warm

Flo Wheatley's story started nearly 30 years ago when she met a homeless man who helped her and her son. It was when Flo and her son Leonard were resting after one of...

Check out the latest Crowley's Ridge College Merchandise!

TaMolly's of Paragould proudly supports Crowley's Ridge College! Print the attached coupon (it can also be found on our website www.crc.edu) and present it at TaMolly's in Paragould every Thursday from 5 till close, and CRC will receive 10

TaMolly's of Paragould proudly supports Crowley's Ridge College! Print the attached coupon (it can also be found on our website www.crc.edu) and present it at...