Wednesday Nov 25 | Joplin Globe
Funeral for soldier killed in Afghanistan scheduled in Galena
From staff reports news@joplinglobe.com Services for John Cleaver, a former area soldier who was killed last week in Afghanistan, will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Galena High School auditorium.
The Obama administration has raised the bar for states applying for the next round of stimulus money for schools, and Arkansas education officials say they are rising to the challenge.
"Back from Battle" Scholarship and Awards Banquet
The Arkansas Women of Essence held their eighth annual scholarship and awards banquet Saturday night at Sherwood Forest.
Valor Project 1: Capt. John F. Vanlandingham
Born March 30, 1967, in Clinton, Wis. Family moved to Paris, when he was 15. Married to Lisa for 10 years.
But for progressives, figuring out how to feel about the Obama presidency is daunting.
Taylor receives 2009 WCDH Fellowship
Michael Ray Taylor, cave explorer, author and professor at Henderson State University, has been awarded the 2009 Hagin-Kaye Travel Writing Fellowship by the Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow.
2009 Nation Student Writing Contest Winners and Finalists
All of the finalists will be published at TheNation.com on Thursday, November 5 The finalists are: Thanks to the BIL Charitable Trust for generously making this contest possible.
Beebe appoints 13 to boards, commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe today appointed Rep. Johnnie Roebuck, D-Arkadelphia, to the Southern Regional Education Board.
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Henderson State Sanctions Fraternity After Alcohol Poisoning
Printer Friendly Version Thursday, Oct 15, 2009 @09:20pm CDT Officials are cracking down on fraternity parties at Henderson State University after two students wind up in the hospital two weeks ago with alcohol poisoning.
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Arkansas Rice Depot Feeds State Year-Round
World Food Day will be observed on Friday, but the Arkansas Rice Depot reminds everyone it is committed to feeding the hungry in our state year-round. This year to date, the Arkansas Rice Depot in Little Rock has supplied 5.8 million pounds of food and other products to hungry Arkansans.
Performer recalls Hot Springs' Vap...
The Vapors Dinner Theater in Hot Springs featured Las Vegas acts of the 1960s and 70s - Sonny and Cher were among the most memorable performers - and while some may remember the classic shows, few recall that Arkansas Tech University associate professor of music and director of bands Hal Cooper played bass guitar for all of them and more.
Ark. school to observe Founders Day on Thursday
Henderson State University says it will induct four new members into its Academy of Scholars, intended to honor HSU graduates who gained distinction in their professional fields.
Orchestra board elects officers
The University of Central Arkansas Bears defeated Western Kentucky, 28-7. The Conway Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors has elected officers for 2009-2010, its 25th anniversary season.A Allison Vetter, a professor at Henderson State University, will serve as president, with Tom Hardin, an attorney with Rose Law Firm, as first vice president.A ...
State rep. tells JJC of scholarship initiative
State Rep. Mike Boland visited Joliet Junior College to discuss with students his ideas on increasing access to higher education, including his Challenge Scholarship initiative.
Bearden vs. Camden Harmony Grove
Description: Bearden and Camden Harmony Grove battle during their game at the Simmons First, Hootens.com Kickoff Week '09 held at Henderson State University on Thursday night.
Henderson State University Reviews "Historic Photos of Little Rock" Coffee Table Book
I've been meaning to check out "Historic Photos of Little Rock" by Kimberly Reynolds Rush myself, but a recent review in "The Oracle" says it may not be worth it: All in all, the book lacks immediate punch and pizazz, especially in the captions.
Ross Holds Health Care Forum, More Planned
Tempers were flaring again Friday in Arkansas over health care reform, and what, if any, role the government should play in health care.
List of Ark. projects receiving stimulus money for renovations
Arkansas colleges, universities, the prison system and other state buildings are receiving more than $69 million in federal stimulus money for renovations and energy-efficiency upgrades.
List of Ark. projects receiving stimulus money for renovations
Arkansas colleges, universities, the prison system and other state buildings are receiving more than $69 million in federal stimulus money for renovations and energy-efficiency upgrades.
What We Think: Thumbs up, thumbs down
THUMBS UP: To the Echols County School System for achieving adequate yearly progress for another year.