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You won’t hear this in Christie’s keynote speech
Anyone interested in all things “Jersey” knows two things by now – Snookie managed to procreate and Chris Christie is set to give the keynote address during the Republican National Convention in Tampa on Tuesday (delayed a day because of Tropical Storm Isaac). I keep …
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Fifty Shades of Romney
The GOP convention in Tampa is spending $20 million to build a hi-tech stage for Mitt Romney that will convey what flesh and blood has so far failed to do: warmth, trust, intimacy (the same thing that I get from iTunes for $.99 when I …
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Desha class reunion is Saturday
Desha High School classes of 1950 and 1951 will have a reunion at 5 p.m. Saturday at Kelley-Wyatt’s Restaurant in Batesville. The group will meet at 8 a.m. Saturday for breakfast at Kelley-Wyatt’s. For more information, call Katie Hicks at (870) 793-6458 or Nona Jeffery …
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Sharp Nursing Home to hold reunion
SIDNEY — A reunion for all people ever associated with the former Sharp Nursing Home in Sidney is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 1 in the Sidney Community Center, said former nursing home employee Angie Haley, who is helping publicize the event. …
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Cumberland homecoming set for Sunday
CAVE CITY — Cumberland Presbyterian Church will have its annual homecoming at 11 a.m. Sunday. A potluck will be served at noon with singing and visiting in the afternoon. The event is open to all family and friends. The church is located in southern Sharp …
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Quilt-making demonstration to be held in Bull Shoals
MOUNTAIN HOME — Members of Hill ’N Hollow Quilters Guild will demonstrate the traditional Ozarks craft of making quilts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 1 and 2 at the James A. Gaston Visitor Center at Bull Shoals-White River State Park in Bull Shoals. …
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4-Her’s ‘get social’ at O-Rama
FAYETTEVILLE — Hundreds of 4-Hers from 45 counties across Arkansas spent two days competing in dozens of categories including agribusiness public speaking, photography, performing arts and forestry at the 2012 State 4-H O-Rama held July 25-26 on the campus of the University of Arkansas. Independence …
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Humbrecht, Smith to exchange vows
Bryce Humbrecht and Sheila Reynolds, both of Batesville, have announced the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Shanna Dannette Humbrecht, to Richard Kevin Smith Jr., son of Richard Kevin Smith and Sherri Smith of Batesville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Paul and Connie …
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Danten Wayne Canard
Joey Canard and Elizabeth Byrd and Izabella of Poughkeepsie have announced the birth of a son and brother at White River Medical Center on Aug. 22, 2012. The baby weighed 8 pounds, .8 ounces and has been named Danten Wayne Canard. Grandparents of the child …
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Jamison Martin Henry McCane
Melissa McCane and Jayden of Batesville have announced the birth of a son and brother at White River Medical Center on Aug. 22, 2012. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 6.8 ounces and has been named Jamison Martin Henry McCane. Grandparents of the child are Richard …
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Mya Ariana O’Kelley
Brad O’Kelley and Kathryn Flores and Bradford of Batesville have announced the birth of a daughter and sister at White River Medical Center on Aug. 21, 2012. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 11.5 ounces and has been named Mya Ariana O’Kelley. Grandparents of the child …
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Serenity Anne Huffmaster
Rebecca Huffmaster of Hardy has announced the birth of a daughter at White River Medical Center on Aug. 21, 2012. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and has been named Serenity Anne Huffmaster. Grandparents of the child are Jack and Dawn Huffmaster. Great-grandparents are …
