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02/13/12--15:59: Harding to hold bridal showcase benefit (chan 2559937)

The Associated Women of Harding, Harding University Alumni Relations and Classic Fare Catering will host a bridal showcase Feb. 19 in Cone Chapel from 1-4 p.m.


02/13/12--15:59: Snowflake Ball brings daughters, father figures together (chan 2559937)

Lydia Crow, 7, looked up at her father with eyes that said "Don't you dare think about taking me home yet."


02/13/12--15:59: Scholarship deadline approaching (chan 2559937)

Children and grandchildren of AgHeritage Farm Credit Services stockholder customers have until March 15 to apply to the scholarship program.


02/13/12--15:59: College Goal Sunday is Feb. 19 at ASU-Beebe (chan 2559937)

BEEBE — Arkansas State University-Beebe is preparing for Arkansas College Goal Sunday, which is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m.


02/13/12--15:59: Fundraiser to aid choir students (chan 2559937)

Bald Knob Choir students Kaylee Shepard, Alex Walsh, Mindy Johnson, Timothy Gilbee, and Blake Morris will be traveling to Dallas Feb. 29- March 3 to practice and perform with the Southwestern Division of the American Choral Directors Honor Choir. These students auditioned and were chosen from hundreds of students over a seven state area. A lunch fundraiser will be held Feb. 17 to help raise funds. A barbecue plate lunch will be available for pickup at the Bald Knob Community In Christ Church from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $6. Delivery is available for orders of six or more. To obtain more information call Tara Morris at 501-283-0101. Contributed photo


02/14/12--16:59: Cindi Bohannon: New books offer romance, comedy (chan 2559937)

The following are new items in the fiction section of the Searcy Public Library.


02/14/12--16:59: Students sing for WCMC guests (chan 2559937)

Students from the Early Learning Center (ELC) at Harding Academy performed in the main lobby of White County Medical Center recently. The students were accompanied by ELC teacher Penny Hitt and several members of the Senior Class at Harding Academy. The students performed as part of WCMC’s Arts in the Hospital program. For more information call (501) 380-1057 or email aoverbay@wcmc.org. Contributed photo


02/14/12--16:59: WCMC graduates CNA students (chan 2559937)

The White County Medical Center Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program graduated 18 students in January. WCMC offers the CNA training program through a partnership with ASU-Beebe. Front row, Caroline Smith of Searcy; Tara Crim of Ward; Destiny Jackson of Beebe; and Ray Head of Rose Bud; second row, Erika Moss of Judsonia; Mindy Arnold of Searcy; and Ashley Hunkapiller of Judsonia; third row, Paula Smith of Searcy; Kara Morris of Judsonia; Xavia Robinson of Searcy; and Stephanie Kimbriel and Shirley Neal of Judsonia; back row, Brenda Reilly and Davidi Mlanga of Beebe; Brittany Faucett of Searcy; Baraka Bukuy and Ryan Mbakile of Beebe; and George Green of Searcy. For more information call (501) 278-3189. Contributed photo


02/15/12--16:49: United Way of White County receives donation (chan 2559937)

BHP Billiton Pretoleum has donated almost $22,000 to the United Way of White County.


02/15/12--16:49: Students hold ‘Pink Out’ night (chan 2559937)

The Bald Knob Lady Bulldogs and the Future Business Leaders of America hosted a "Pink Out" night during a recent conference basketball game between the Lady Bulldogs and the Lady Wildcats of Harding Academy. During the week, both schools sold pink bracelets to raise funds. Pink T-shirts were also available for the evening. Between games, FBLA members collected money from crowd as well as working the concession stand to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The effort raise $1,500 for the foundation. Pictured are FBLA members, front row, Vanessa Slagle, Caleb McBride and Kaelyn Duncan; back row, Teighler Fabian and Katelen Boyster. Contributed photo


02/15/12--16:49: Black History Awareness Weekend Celebration begins Friday (chan 2559937)

The Rev. Larry Johnson will kick-off the White County Black History Awareness Weekend Celebration Friday at 7 p.m. at Centennial Baptist Church in Kensett, where the Rev. T. L. Sutton is Pastor. Events will be held Feb. 17-19 and Feb. 25.


02/15/12--16:49: Harding University College of Pharmacy honored (chan 2559937)

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Harding University College of Pharmacy was recognized by the National Consumers League (NCL), the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) as an awardee of the first-ever Script Your Future Medication Adherence Challenge for student pharmacists.


02/15/12--16:49: Consignment sale to be held in Searcy (chan 2559937)

The Twice as Nice Children's Consignment Sale, Searcy's longest-running children's sale, will be held Feb. 23-25 at the White County Fairgrounds.


02/16/12--16:58: Searcy Pets of the Week (chan 2559937)

There are approximately 80 cats and dogs at the Searcy Humane Society. All animals are spayed/neutered and have received their inoculations. Contributed photo


02/16/12--16:58: Ann Nieto: Consider becoming an organ donor (chan 2559937)

Greetings. We hope all our readers are doing well.


02/16/12--16:58: Locks of Love donation (chan 2559937)

Sierra Tackwell, 9, visited Upper Cutz recently to donate 13 inches of hair to Locks of Love. She is a student at Southwest Middle School and has never had her hair cut. She is the daughter of Shellie Poe and the granddaughter of Mary Poe and Ruby Poe. She has one brother Steven Lovelace. Contributed photo


02/16/12--16:58: Center on the Square to present 'Greater Tuna' (chan 2559937)

Center on the Square will perform “Greater Tuna” beginning Feb. 24 through March. 11.


02/17/12--16:28: Betsy Bailey: Playing old-fashioned board games (chan 2559937)

My children are very interested in playing video games on their iPods each day, and I’m thrilled they want to utilize technology at such young ages as technology is the future.


02/17/12--16:28: K.C. Koala visits kindergarteners (chan 2559937)

White County Medical Center mascot K.C. Koala led Harding Academy kindergarten students in “Koalacise” during physical activity period recently. WCMC Event Specialist Anna Overbay, taught the kids about the importance of exercise and led them in a series of exercises, or “Koalacises.” For more information contact Overbay at (501) 380-1057 or via email at marketing@wcmc.org. Contributed photo


02/17/12--16:28: Danny Whitley: Why do we go so far? (chan 2559937)

Whitney married this guy who beat the daylights out of her all the time and who kept her strung out on drugs. Now she's dead.


02/17/12--16:28: ASU-Beebe sponsors project graduation (chan 2559937)

Arkansas State University-Beebe’s Office of Admissions recently sponsored the Beebe High School Project Graduation Badger Babes Pageant. Pictured are ASU-Beebe’s publicity and recruitment specialist Catherine Berry, right, and Beebe High School student Skye Turner. Contributed photo


02/17/12--16:28: Local foundation taking scholarship applications (chan 2559937)

The White County Medical Foundation and White County Medical Center Auxiliary have announced that applications are now available for the Foundation’s 2012 Scholarship Program.


02/17/12--16:28: Civitan hears about healthy eating (chan 2559937)

White County Medical Center RD/DTR Charlene Foster, left, MS, RD, LD, spoke to Civitan Club members recently about heart healthy eating nutrition therapy and cardiac diet. Civitan president Robert Allen, right, stands with her. Contributed photo


02/17/12--16:28: Pangburn FBLA to host Donkey Basketball Game (chan 2559937)

Pangburn FBLA is sponsoring their annual Donkey Basketball Game Friday, March 2 at 7 p.m. in the high school gym.


02/17/12--16:28: Lois Morris celebrates birthday (chan 2559937)

Bobby, Debbie, Eddy and Lyndia Morris, children of Lois and Ed Morris of Judsonia, recently surprised their mother for her birthday with a dinner cruise on the Arkansas River in Little Rock. Lois’ birthday was Feb. 13. Lois said her birthdays get sweeter each year and she will be expecting another big surprise next year.


02/17/12--16:28: Students honored at convention (chan 2559937)

The Bradford Sr. Beta Club attended the Arkansas Sr. Beta Convention on Jan. 27-28. The club participated in several competitions. From left, Loren Snook placed third in Special Talent; Brendon Lantz won the science competition; Sarah Reed, completed the art work portion, and Ashton Barron, completed the write-up portion, and they placed third in the banner competition. Lantz qualified to attend the National Beta Convention that will be held June 27-30 in Greensboro, NC. Contributed photo


02/17/12--16:28: New WCRW officers for 2012 installed (chan 2559937)

The White County Republican Women (WCRW) installed their new officers for 2012 recently. Pictured from left, Installation Officer, Karen Allen; President, Charlann Reely; First Vice President, Lynda Flieg; Second Vice President, Jacqueline LHeureux; Secretary, Harriet Raley and Treasurer, Maxine Morton. The WCRW is the local branch of the National Federation of Republican Women and boasts of the largest female membership of any organization globally. For more information visit White County Republican Women of Arkansas on Facebook. Contributed photo


02/17/12--16:28: AgDiscovery summer program approaching (chan 2559937)

PINE BLUFF — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will again serve as a host campus for the AgDiscovery summer enrichment program. The two-week residential program is designed to help students learn about careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, agribusiness, regulatory science and plant pathology and is for ages 14-17.


02/17/12--16:28: Keith Lunceford: The Lord's Day (chan 2559937)

A quarter of a mile south of my grandparents' home on Big Creek there stood a little Baptist church whose membership consisted for the most part of the African American families who worked on the nearby cotton plantations.


02/17/12--16:28: Beebe Kiwanis to host pancake supper (chan 2559937)

The Beebe Kiwanis Club is hosting their annual pancake supper Feb. 23, in conjunction with the Beebe High School last Senior High School Basketball game.


02/20/12--14:34: WCMC celebrates healthy hearts (chan 2559937)

White County Medical Center celebrated American Heart Month by providing heart-healthy snacks and tips to associates, patients and guests on how to adopt a heart-healthy lifestyle.