Pop duo Karmin to headline SAU free spring concert

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, April 3rd, 9:30 am

Pop music duo Karmin is set to headline the fifth annual free spring concert at Southern Arkansas University on Thursday, April 11.

The concert will take place at the SAU track, and admission is free for students and the public. Gates will open at 5 p.m., the opening act is at 6:45 p.m. and Karmin hits the stage at 8 p.m.

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Hope, Ark. church to host one-day gospel meeting

Submitted by wwoods on Tuesday, April 2nd, 9:30 am

The Hope Church of Christ is holding a gospel meeting from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at its church at 1815 Hwy. 73 East in Hope, Arkansas. The event, at the corner of Hwy. 67 and Rocky Mound Road, covers biblical "must do's" for church growth.

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Hundreds of Motorcyclists Expected In Marshall on April 5 weekend

Submitted by wwoods on Tuesday, April 2nd, 9:30 am

500 to 700 members of the Gold Wings Road Riders Association will be in Marshall beginning Wednesday, April 3, for three days to participate in a five-state regional meeting. While most of the activities are for the rally members, there will be activities in downtown Marshall available free to the public.

Friday night the Gold Wings are hosting a car show and beach party/street dance followed by a Gold Wing light parade. All car owners of unique or antique vehicles are invited to cruise on down to North Washington to show their vehicle pride.

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World's best bullriders headed to Texarkana, Ark.

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager

Monday, March 25th, 2013, 9:30am

World's best bullriders headed to Texarkana, Ark.

The world’s top bull riders and bulls are headed to Four States Fair Arena on Friday March 29 for the Professional Bull Riders Cooper Tires “Mike White” Invitational Presented by Bowie County Equipment & New Holland.

Tickets, at $15, have been on sale since Feb. 20 at the following locations: Jody’s Flowers (903-667-4321), Vintaj Cowgirl (903-219-1154), Baskins (430-200-2769), and Four States Box Office. The gate at the Four States Fair Arena will be open for ticket purchases from 9 a.m. on March 29 until the tickets are sold out.

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Renowned illustrator, animator to speak at SAU

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, March 20th, 9:30 am

Bill Plympton, renowned American animator, cartoonist, director, screenwriter and producer will speak at 3 p.m. Friday, March 29, at Southern Arkansas University to art students and faculty, and he will present some of his animated work at the D.W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center in Foundation Hall.

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Arkansas park to present 'Archeology of Washington'

Submitted by wwoods on Tuesday, March 19th, 9:30 am

Historic Washington State Park in Arkansas invites visitors for dinner, a tour and an "Archeology of Washington" presentation from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. Participants are asked to meet at Williams Tavern restaurant to begin the tour.

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45th Jonquil Festival set for this weekend at Ark. park

Submitted by wwoods on Thursday, March 14th, 9:30 am

Jonquils are in bloom at Historic Washington State Park in Arkansas, and a tremendous line-up of entertainment and fun await those who will be visiting the park on March 15 through 17 for the 45th Annual Jonquil Festival.

Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. General Admission is free, with a $5 fee for parking. Park tours and programs are available at regular price with tour stops such as the BW Edwards Weapons Museum, Print Shop and the Blacksmith Shop, along with many more on the schedule.