Yearly Archives: 2018

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MC budget committee meets Monday

The Marion County Quorum Court budget committee will meet Monday afternoon at 4:30 p.m.The agenda will include the budgets for Circuit Judge Deanna “Suzie” Layton, the veteran’s services office and juvenile services. The meeting will be held

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Scoreboard roundup — 10/20/18

iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Saturday’s sports events: NATIONAL LEAGUEL.A. Dodgers 5, Milwaukee 1 NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONToronto 117, Washington 113Indiana 132, Brooklyn 112Philadelphia 116, Orlando 115Boston 103, N.Y. Knicks 101Detroit 118, Chicago 116Charlotte 113,

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Scoreboard roundup — 10/19/18

iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Friday’s sports events: NATIONAL LEAGUEMilwaukee 7, L.A. Dodgers 2 NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONCharlotte 120, Orlando 88Brooklyn 107, N.Y. Knicks 105Minnesota 131, Cleveland 123Toronto 113, Boston 101New Orleans 149, Sacramento 129Memphis

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Writing workshop set for Saturday

Evin Demirel, an Arkansas sports journalist, will hold a writing workshop at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County Saturday afternoon from 1:00 until 3:30.Demirel’s workshop is titled “Writing Non-Fiction with a Journalistic Approach.” He will

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Country star trivia

Comstock/ThinkstockA dozen years ago this week, this Louisiana native got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Can you name the artist whose debut single was titled “What Room Was the Holiday In?” ANSWER: Tim McGraw. Copyright

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Scoreboard Roundup — 10/18/18

ABC News(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from yesterday’s sports events:    AMERICAN LEAGUE   Boston   4  Houston   1    NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION   Philadelphia  127  Chicago      108   Miami         113  Washington   112   Portland      128  L.A. Lakers  119   

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Nashville notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock You can tune in to watch for Rascal Flatts‘ performance on the 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on TBN. Billy Ray Cyrus is set to play Saturday’s Party at the Polls concert

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Country star trivia

Comstock/Thinkstock Twenty-five years ago this week, Clay Walker scored his first #1 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart with his debut single. Can you name it? ANSWER: “What’s It to You.” Copyright © 2018, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.

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Nashville notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Zac Brown Band will sing the national anthem next Wednesday before the Atlanta Hawks take on the Dallas Mavericks at Georgia’s State Farm Arena. Morgan Evans makes his Today show debut Thursday, performing his #1 hit “Kiss Somebody” on

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Kenny Chesney and Thomas Rhett join Jason Aldean to headline the beachfront Tortuga Music Festival

Allister AnnKenny Chesney and Thomas Rhett are joining Jason Aldean as the headliners of next year’s Tortuga Music Festival. This will be Kenny’s fourth time playing the Florida gathering in its seven-year history. Kane Brown, Dustin Lynch, Maren Morris, Chris Janson, Morgan Evans, Midland, Carly Pearce, Michael Ray, Maddie &

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Country star trivia

Comstock/ThinkstockThis legendary singing cowboy is the only person who’s been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum twice: first as a member of the Sons of the Pioneers, and then as an individual. Can you

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Nashville notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Florida Georgia Line will tour Australia in March with Thomas Rhett and Morgan Wallen. Tickets go on sale next Monday. Dolly Parton is nominated for Original Song — Feature Film for the track “Girl in the Movies” from Dumplin’ at the upcoming

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NWAEDD sets 2 meetings for Wednesday

The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District has scheduled two meetings for Wednesday morning at the Durand Center on the North Arkansas College-Center Campus, located at 303 North Main Street in Harrison. The board of directors will begin

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Country star trivia

Comstock/Thinkstock Fifty-eight years ago this week, this Country Music Hall of Famer made her Grand Ole Opry debut. Can you name the legend who’ll be honored as CMT’s Artist of a Lifetime on Wednesday? ANSWER: Loretta Lynn. Copyright

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Nashville notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock The new single from Pistol Annies is “Got My Name Changed Back,” from their forthcoming Interstate Gospel album. The new episode of The Big Interview with Dan Rather that features Toby Keith premieres Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET on AXS TV. Luke Bryan‘s

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Cotter Planning, Zoning meets Tuesday

The Cotter Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday evening at 7:00 at Cotter City Hall.No agenda was provided for the meeting. The commission’s November and December meetings have been moved from the third Thursday to

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Country star trivia

Comstock/Thinkstock This #2 hit from 1991 was co-written by Alan Jackson and Randy Travis, and was recorded by the latter on his High Lonesome album. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Better Class of Losers.” Copyright © 2018, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.

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Nashville notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Toby Keith‘s self-titled debut album from 1993 will be re-released November 30 in a special 25th Anniversary Edition. Renamed Should’ve Been a Cowboy after its breakthrough hit, the new version has been remastered and includes three rare tracks,