Joey's friends helping animals in Oklahoma

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 7:44pm

MOORE, Okla. (KTHV) - Following Monday's devastating and deadly tornadoes that touched down in Oklahoma, there are many pets that need attention and help. Agencies in Arkansas are teaming up to help our neighbors in Oklahoma.

Jenny Matthews, a Certified Veterinarian Technician for Doubletree Veterinarian Clinic in Ferndale and with Boulevard Vet Clinic in Maumelle, is going to Oklahoma to help animals in need. She is originally from Oklahoma and is leaving Thursday to assist friends at the Central Oklahoma Humane Society.

She will serve as Joey's special correspondent in the field and send updates while she is there.

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ASMSA to hold commencement ceremony May 25

Submitted by Arkansas School... on Tuesday, May 21st, 4:20 pm

HOT SPRINGS — The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts will hold its commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25, in Summit Arena at the Hot Springs Convention Center. There are 97 students in the Class of 2013.

Three seniors will speak during the ceremony. Student Government Association President Sorena Lo of Paris will give the senior address. Mehr Shah of Little Rock will provide the welcome, and Dimple Shah of Paragould will give the senior speech. Lo is the daughter of Vanessa and Hue Lo. Mehr Shah is the daughter of Sitara and M.B. Shah. Dimple Shah is the daughter of Nisha and Himansu Shah.

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AHSCA announces 2013 All-Star Baseball/Softball/Soccer coaches

Submitted by Jessica Duff

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 1:13pm

CONWAY, Ark. (AAA) - The Arkansas Activities Association announced the head coaches and coaching staffs for the 2013 Arkansas Army National Guard/Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Baseball, Softball and Soccer games on June 18-19, 2013.

UCA associate athletic director Darrell Walsh welcomed the members of the AHSCA, the 2013 All-Star coaches and media representatives during the morning press conference.

This marks the 58th anniversary of All-Star competition and the 10th for baseball, softball and soccer.

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Solicitor Arrests fulfill prediction

Submitted by RSS Feed on Tuesday, May 21st, 10:23 am

During the May 6 City Council meeting Alderman Burch Johnson asked those council members opposing speeding up the passage of a new ordinance cracking down on solicitors who they’d do if police encountered another incident similar to the one that prompted a proposed change in the ordinance to start with... Read More

Thea announces 2013 Film Scholarship winners

Submitted by theafoundation on Tuesday, May 21st, 9:33 am

The Thea Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of its 2013 Film Scholarship Competition, sponsored in part by the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN). Thea’s Film Scholarships are offered in conjunction with AETN’s Student Selects, an annual event that grants young filmmakers the opportunity to submit their film and video handiwork for possible broadcast on AETN, streamed on www.aetn.org and screened at the Little Rock Film Festival (LRFF).

For the fourth year, Thea has offered four $2,500 scholarships to graduating seniors in the following categories: screenwriting, directing, cinematography, and editing. This year’s four winners were announced and honored during the Student Selects portion of the LRFF on Thursday, May 16.

The winners of Thea’s 2013 Film Scholarship Competition are as follows:

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Ten-year-old girl found safe

Submitted by RSS Feed on Tuesday, May 21st, 8:40 am

By Bill Lawson, Staff Writer

A missing ten-year-old girl was found Friday, May 16 after she disappeared from her home. Maumelle police chief Sam Williams said the girl was found safe hiding in a friend’s tree house... Read More

Visit Museum of Discovery for free

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 3:10pm

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield invites members to enjoy free admission to “A Night at the Museum — Pajama Party” at the Museum of Discovery from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 1. If you carry an Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage or BlueAdvantage Administrators of Arkansas health plan ID card, you can show it at the door of the museum and enjoy free admission to this family friendly event. If you don’t carry Arkansas Blue Cross insurance, you may stop by ArkansasBlue, located in the Shackleford Crossings shopping center, to pick up free tickets while supplies last.

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