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Arkansas Park hosts Trail Tales Pioneer Dinner

Submitted by wwoods on Friday, May 31st, 9:30 am

The staff at the Historic Washington State Park asks the public to join them in experiencing a pioneer-style dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. on June 8 behind William's Tavern Restaurant.

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Summit Bank Poker Run kicks off this weekend

Submitted by wwoods on Tuesday, April 23rd, 9:30 am

The third annual Summit Bank Poker Run kicks off this weekend, carrying participants throughout Arkansas and southern Tennessee. Participants will have to pay $10 to play, and all proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.

The Poker Run route starts at Summit Bank's main branch in Arkadelphia. The first bike leaves at 8 a.m. on Saturday. The last bike leaves at 10 a.m., and the last bike in is 2 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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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.