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A Day to Remember in SearcyFor most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Searcy marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Willow Rosenthal Helps City Slickers Become Urban FarmersThis local hero turned empty lots into blooming plots to help revitalize a community and created a model that city officials hope will be duplicated nationally. When Willow... Read more...
Local Authors Team Up on History of Searcy in New BookThe newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Searcy from local authors Carolyn Boyles and Patsy Pipkin. The book boasts more than 200 vintage... Read more...Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Searcy, Arkansas with AmericanTowns Searcy Volunteer Guide!On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over White County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team... Read more...AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Searcy organization has never been easierIf your nonprofit group in Searcy is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you... Read more...Weekend Activities in and around SearcyGive yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy... Read more...Eat Local! Great Resources in the Searcy areaWhat’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Arkansas’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that... Read more...Winning the Real Estate Game in Searcy in a Tough MarketPurchasing a home in Arkansas is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent... Read more...An Invitation to our Searcy Community: BLOG ON!Since this site is all about Searcy, 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... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough TimesBrandon 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... Read more...Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in ArkansasPining 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... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her StudentsTeaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach... Read more...
Searcy Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving... Read more...The Power of a Single Vote - Searcy Election Information and Polling PlacesPresidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Searcy elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics... Read more...Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Arkansas ARArkansas Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Arkansas. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the... Read more...
Share and Celebrate Local Green InitiativesAmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Searcy and across the country. With... Read more...Find Arkansas Corn Mazes - Get lost in an Arkansas haunted Halloween corn maze this season!Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Arkansas corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have... Read more...
Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Arkansas ARWe have the best Arkansas apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Arkansas. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in... Read more...KVHU receives community service awardfrom:Harding UniversityAugust 17, 2011 KVHU receives community service award The Arkansas Broadcasters Association has awarded the 2011 Community Service Award for Medium Market Radio Stations in... Read more...Touring art exhibition on display at Harding through September 10from:Harding UniversityAugust 17, 2011 Touring art exhibition on display at Harding through September 10 The Small Works on Paper touring art exhibition will be on display in Searcy August 23-Sept. 10.... Read more...Alumnus top of his class in law schoolfrom:Harding UniversityAugust 17, 2011 Alumnus top of his class in law school Kyle Fonville made Searcy his home for four years before graduating from Harding University in May 2010. After being named... Read more...2011-12 Distinguished Lecture Series to include former secretary of statefrom:Harding UniversityAugust 15, 2011 2011-12 Distinguished Lecture Series to include former secretary of state The 2011-12 American Studies Institute Distinguished Lecture Series will kick off at... Read more...Local businesses can connect with students at on-campus expofrom:Harding UniversityAugust 5, 2011 Local businesses can connect with students at on-campus expo The Harding University Business Expo will be held on campus Aug. 22-23 in the Hammon Student Center.... Read more...Pharmacy professor moonlights as radio DJfrom:Harding UniversityAugust 4, 2011 Pharmacy professor moonlights as radio DJ By day, Dr. James Nesbit can be found teaching classes as an assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy at Harding... Read more...University named among top schools in Southeastfrom:Harding UniversityAugust 3, 2011 University named among top schools in Southeast Harding University is one of the best colleges in the Southeast, according to the nationally recognized education... Read more...University receives national recognition for community servicefrom:Harding UniversityJuly 29, 2011 University receives national recognition for community service As colleges across the country honor their graduates this commencement season, the Corporation for... Read more...Pharmacy professor wins grant funding for cancer treatment researchfrom:Harding UniversityJuly 20, 2011 Pharmacy professor wins grant funding for cancer treatment research Dr. Landry Kamdem Kamdem, assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Harding University,... Read more...Commencement exercises set for July 30from:Harding UniversityJuly 19, 2011 Commencement exercises set for July 30 More than 200 graduates will receive diplomas at Harding University commencement exercises Saturday, July 30. Graduates... Read more...Professor speaks at national family and consumer sciences conferencefrom:Harding UniversityJuly 18, 2011 Professor speaks at national family and consumer sciences conference Dr. Denise Fisher, assistant professor at Harding University, was selected to speak at the 102nd... Read more...University hosts annual Honors Symposium for high school juniorsfrom:Harding UniversityJuly 15, 2011 University hosts annual Honors Symposium for high school juniors Since 1993, the Honors Symposium has welcomed high school students in their junior year to take part... Read more...Summer Honor Choir to present free concertfrom:Harding UniversityJuly 13, 2011 Summer Honor Choir to present free concert Each summer, high school students are invited to participate in Harding University’s Honor Choir, a program... Read more...Athletes participate in new summer abroad programfrom:Harding UniversityJuly 8, 2011 Athletes participate in new summer abroad program This summer 23 Harding University athletes and students traveled to Italy as part of a new program called Bison... Read more...Department of Communication restructuredfrom:Harding UniversityJuly 7, 2011 Department of Communication restructured A major academic reorganization was announced at Harding University in April, naming Dr. Larry Long as provost, forming a... Read more...Back to School for Searcy - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and moreHey, Searcy! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the... Read more...Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre continues with “Christmas Belles”from:Harding UniversityJune 16, 2011 Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre continues with “Christmas Belles” The 2011 Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre season will continue at Harding University June 30... Read more...College of Pharmacy hosts high school campfrom:Harding UniversityJune 15, 2011 College of Pharmacy hosts high school camp The Harding University College of Pharmacy will welcome 24 students to its third annual pharmacy summer camp June 19-24 on... Read more...New music department head appointedfrom:Harding UniversityJune 8, 2011 New music department head appointed Harding University President David B. Burks announced Wednesday afternoon that Dr. Kelly Neill has been appointed chair of the... Read more...National Leadership Forum set for June 5-10 on campusfrom:Harding UniversityJune 6, 2011 National Leadership Forum set for June 5-10 on campus Approximately 300 delegates from around the south will gather for the 55th Annual National Leadership Forum at... Read more...Children's theatre group travels to Scotlandfrom:Harding UniversityJune 2, 2011 Children's theatre group travels to Scotland Harding University’s Pied Pipers are spending nearly three weeks in Scotland this summer, helping local church... Read more...University to host Girls State for 21st yearfrom:Harding UniversityMay 25, 2011 University to host Girls State for 21st year Harding University will host the 68th session of Arkansas Girls State May 29-June 3. This will be the University’s... Read more...First Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre show for 2011 premieres June 9from:Harding UniversityMay 25, 2011 First Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre show for 2011 premieres June 9 The 2011 Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre season will kick off at Harding University June 9 with its... Read more...University adds two new board membersfrom:Harding UniversityMay 24, 2011 University adds two new board members Harding University President David B. Burks announces two new members to the board of trustees. The board added the new members... Read more...PA students to compete in National Medical Challenge Bowlfrom:Harding UniversityMay 19, 2011 PA students to compete in National Medical Challenge Bowl Three Harding University students have been chosen to compete in the 21st Annual Student Academy of the... Read more...COBA business missions reach out to other nationsfrom:Harding UniversityMay 19, 2011 COBA business missions reach out to other nations In 2007 the Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration founded the Harding Character Initiative to provide... Read more...Special Olympics Arkansas summer games on campus this monthfrom:Harding UniversityMay 18, 2011 Special Olympics Arkansas summer games on campus this month Harding University will host the Special Olympics Arkansas summer games May 26-28, celebrating 17... Read more...State home school convention to be held on campusfrom:Harding UniversityMay 16, 2011 State home school convention to be held on campus Harding University will host the Arkansas Home School Convention for the 13th-straight year May 20-21. More than... Read more...Students create PSAs for local adoption organizationfrom:Harding UniversityMay 13, 2011 Students create PSAs for local adoption organization Several Harding University students recently worked with Searcy Living magazine to make an impact on the world of... Read more...Student named finalist for prestigious journalism awardfrom:Harding UniversityMay 13, 2011 Student named finalist for prestigious journalism award The Society of Professional Journalists announced last week the national winners of the 2010 Mark of... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Edward Palomba Puts Service Above SelfThis week's hero is making a difference on a local level. As the chairman of the Children’s Accessible Playground Committee, Edward Palomba has put in his share of... Read more...Upcoming events in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohiofrom:Harding UniversityApril 25, 2011 Upcoming events in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio Harding alumni, parents, prospective students and friends, please join Mike Williams, vice president of advancement,... Read more...Students ranked in annual Southwest Model Arab Leaguefrom:Harding UniversityApril 22, 2011 Students ranked in annual Southwest Model Arab League Ten Harding University students participated in the annual Southwest Model Arab League for the first time in... Read more...Debate team members advance in national competitionfrom:Harding UniversityApril 22, 2011 Debate team members advance in national competition Two Harding University students advanced to upper rounds of the International Public Debate Association national... Read more...Local combined choruses to sing April 26from:Harding UniversityApril 21, 2011 Local combined choruses to sing April 26 Choirs from Harding University, Harding Academy, and Searcy High School will present their annual joint concert Tuesday,... Read more...Congressman to speak at commencement May 14from:Harding UniversityMay 2, 2011 Congressman to speak at commencement May 14 Approximately 700 graduates will receive diplomas at Harding University commencement exercises Saturday, May 14. Graduates... Read more...Professor honored by state chemical societyfrom:Harding UniversityMay 2, 2011 Professor honored by state chemical society Dr. Ed Wilson, professor of chemistry at Harding University, was given the Outstanding Service Award by the Central... Read more...Alumnus earns place in prestigious a cappella singing groupfrom:Harding UniversityApril 29, 2011 Alumnus earns place in prestigious a cappella singing group Harding University alumnus David Walton was recently offered a one-year contract with renowned... Read more...2011-12 Student Association officers electedfrom:Harding UniversityApril 28, 2011 2011-12 Student Association officers elected In an election held April 7, the Harding University student body chose Student Association members for the 2011-12... Read more...University rocket team competes at NASA launchfrom:Harding UniversityApril 27, 2011 University rocket team competes at NASA launch The Harding University Flying Bison Rocket Team completed eight months of intense designing, building and testing its... Read more...Students attend national honor society conventionfrom:Harding UniversityApril 27, 2011 Students attend national honor society convention Six Harding University students and one faculty sponsor represented the Arkansas Eta chapter of Alpha Chi at the... Read more...2011 Spring Sing winnersfrom:Harding UniversityApril 27, 2011 2011 Spring Sing winners Music Winner - Redistribution of Wealth - The Early Years 1st Runner-Up - Once Upon a Sitcom 2nd Runner-Up - Singin' in the Grain 3rd... Read more...Student and alumnae receive honors at dietetics conferencefrom:Harding UniversityApril 26, 2011 Student and alumnae receive honors at dietetics conference Harding University alumnae Debie Head and Angela Caldwell, along with current student Jessica Heimrich,... Read more...University and local garden club host Blue Star Memorial eventfrom:Harding UniversityApril 26, 2011 University and local garden club host Blue Star Memorial event Harding University, in partnership with Greenkeepers Garden Club, will host a Blue Star Memorial... Read more...Bridal Showcase on campus this Saturdayfrom:Harding UniversityApril 25, 2011 Bridal Showcase on campus this Saturday Associated Women of Harding and Classic Fare Catering will host Bridal Showcase at Harding University Saturday, April 30,... Read more...College of Business accreditation reaffirmedfrom:Harding UniversityApril 25, 2011 College of Business accreditation reaffirmed The Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration at Harding University is pleased to announce the reaffirmation of... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Fried Pedals His Way Into People's HeartsBob Fried takes the concept of Meals on Wheels to another level with his latest mode of transport. You see Bob has taken to the streets in a pedicab, which has been part of his... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Stan Mack Gives His All for His TownStanley "Stan" Mack is a local hero who cares deeply about his town and its inhabitants. For more than 30 years, Mr. Mack has been at the center of many of the town's... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Caroline Cannon Wins Prize Caring for the Arctic and the InupiatCaroline Cannon has led dual roles throughout her life. She is a leader of her people as well as a steward of the earth. For more than 30 years Caroline has been working to... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Louis Rosso Risked His Life to Save Kids Caught in the SurfThis week's hero is a lifesaving hero who was recently named a recipient of the Carnegie Hero medal, which is an award given to those who risk their lives saving or trying to save... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Gail Savina Harvests Fruit and Grows CommunityGail Savina hails from the great state of Washington where she grew up picking apples, cherries and peaches and where she recalls being in the Apple Blossom Festival every year. ... Read more...Make a difference in Searcy! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunityYou want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Searcy area and around the... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Dorine Kenney Keeps Jacob's Light Burning By Helping SoldiersDorine Kenney had been sending things to her son and to soldiers he would tell her needed a little extra cheering up. She was eager to do it and happy to help send the comforts of... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Lisa Watson Works to End Homelessness for WomenLisa Watson has received awards for her outstanding contributions to the community in which she lives, including being named "woman of the year," which is fitting... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Leah Cronn and Marathon Match Scholars and SponsorsWith the cost of getting a college education steadily rising, even promising students are having to forgo the dream of an advanced degree. It's not a new story, but one which Leah... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Mike Arms Makes a Career of Caring for AnimalsMike Arms knew he always liked animals, but it wasn't until he was lying in the street after a brutal beating that he decided to dedicate his life to protecting and saving them.... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Mailman Charlie Rose Sniffs Out Gas and Saves LivesSomething didn't seem right to mail carrier Charlie Rose. He smelled gas more than once while delivering the mail on his normal route. It wasn't just coming from one house and the... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Lt. Gen Daniel James III: A Dedicated and Decorated AirmanIn honor of Black History month and the release of Red Tails, the movie commemorating the Tuskegee Airmen, this week's hero is Lt. Gen. Daniel James III, a decorated airmen and... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: A Happy Valentine's Day for Avalanna Thanks to Justin BieberYou don't have to be a Justin Bieber fan to cheer him on today after he responded to a request made by a little girl suffering with a rare and often deadly form of brain cancer. ... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real LivesaverAriana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. ... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Bev Yoakum Provides a Foundation for Children to GrowBev Yoakum doesn't want to keep the spotlight shining on her. After being recognized as a hero for her work in creating a unique early childhood education opportunity for the... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns HomeOn April 17th 2010 Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum began his hike across the United States to raise awareness of military families in need. On September 3rd, 2011 Troy and Emmie, the... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Joanne Kouris Has Dedicated More Than Two Decades to Delivering Meals(photo courtesy of 7News) For 21 years, Joanne Kouris has been a friendly face, faithfully delivering hot meals to elderly and home bound neighbors who are now like... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Reilly Starr Coaches Volleyball and Shares Leadership SkillsReilly Starr is the co-founder of AllStarr Volleyball, an organization whose mission is to encourage young women to become the best athletes they can be in a sport they love:... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Kristen Parkinson Raises Money to Keep Kids Safe from Land MinesKristen Parkinson got involved in fundraising at an early age. When she was eight years old she participated in various events that helped raise $20,000 for a dog specially... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Maribeth Shearer is Committed to CaringFor some residents of the senior living community where she works, Maribeth is the daughter they never had or the daughter they wish they had. More than anyone else who works... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Pamela Cantor Works to Turnaround Failing SchoolsDr. Pamela Cantor has been nationally recognized for her efforts to help improve the lives of children and families. She is a child psychiatrist who has been focusing... Read more...
AmericanTown Heroes: Leslie Perkins Picks Posies for PatientsLeslie Perkins, a hospital volunteer for more than 28 years is also the head of the fresh flower program. In addition to overseeing the placements of fresh flowers in all the... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Allan Barsema Builds Life Recovery PlansThe dictionary definition of a carpenter is someone who "builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts," which is akin to what Allan Barsema helps do... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Marlene Perez Is An Award-Winning VolunteerOver the years, Marlene Perez has been commended for her many contributions to her political party as well as her country. As an active Democrat she was recently honored... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Teresa Berg Takes Pictures That Get Animals Placed in HomesTeresa Berg is a photographer with an eye for the beauty within. She takes everyday subjects, like children and animals and transforms them into extraordinary images to be... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Steve Wampler Climbed a Mountain So Kids With Disabilities Could Go to CampSteve Wampler is wheelchair-bound due to Cerebral Palsy, but he doesn't allow that to define him. As he says on his website, rockonsteve, he's moved past his disability to a place... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Fowler Ruffin Helps Animals Find Homes and Children Find HappinessFowler Ruffin is one of those people who knows the secret to making a heaven here on earth. Just take a look at Pinch Me Acres, the farm she bought with her husband and they... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: DJ Waldow and his 28-Day Good Deed ChallengeDJ is the "Social Butterfly Guy" on his blog of the same name. What's with the name? According to DJ, he was the guy who "got bored real quick if he was not... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Denise Allen's Quilts Portray Everyday Life and HistoryDenise Allen is a needlework folk artist and quilter whose work has been exhibited in folk art museums and galleries around the country. Her quilts tell the stories of African... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Bailey Reese and Friends Send Hugs to HeroesWhen a hurricane stuck the area where Bailey Reese lives it caused a tremendous amount of damage as well as distress to the community. Military help was called in to assist with... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Marie Paolucci Makes Chemo Kits to Help Make Treatment Less StressfulMost of us think of Halloween when October rolls around, but we've also come to associate October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Many organizations run their fund... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Danielle Butin Sends "Good Health" to Countries in NeedFour years ago, Danielle Butin, MPH, OTR was on vacation in East Africa, enjoying the air, the music, the wildlife, the people, the food and the beauty of the physical... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Chris Willden Acts Quickly to Save the Lives of Trapped ChildrenTwo children are alive today because of the quick thinking and heroic efforts of former police officer Chris Willden. Willden was the first on the scene when a car skidded off... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Davidson Wants Your Pledge to Rise Above the PlasticsIf you see a grown man covered in plastic bags, don’t think he’s crazy or a homeless person trying to stay warm. Go over and introduce yourself and find out what he has to say... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Masons and Shriners Help the Community Help ThemselvesMasons and Shriners are known for their good deeds. There are Masonic lodges and Shriners temples all over the world. The principles of fraternity and charity are shared by both... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Daria Miller Recycles for ConservationThis week's hero is a conservation champion! Daria Miller was honored with an award and a $500 cash prize in the Cox Cares Conservation Champions program. Her act of recycling... Read more... |
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