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Beebe to address viewer questions on AETN’s ‘Arkansans Ask’

Submitted by AETN on Tuesday, November 22nd, 9:22 am

Gov. Mike Beebe will discuss state issues and answer viewer questions in the next episode of “Arkansans Ask,” airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) tonight at 7 p.m.

Viewers may submit questions by: phone, 800-662-2386; fax, (501) 852-2280; e-mail, paffairs@aetn.org; or via on-air phone, (501) 852-8426.

Steve Barnes moderates. The program is underwritten by the Arkansas State Employees Association.

The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) is Arkansas’s statewide public television network that enhances lives by providing lifelong learning opportunities for people from all walks of life. AETN delivers local, award-winning productions and classic, trusted PBS programs aimed at sharing Arkansas and the world with viewers. AETN depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering quality programming.

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Little Rock Fashion Week accepting 2012 sponsors

Submitted by LRFWNews on Monday, November 21st, 4:57 pm

Get your business's brand seen by hundreds of thousands or possibly a million people from around the world. Little Rock Fashion Week (LRFW) is now registering companies as official sponsors for the fourth annual Little Rock Fashion Week, scheduled for July 16-21, 2012.

Since being founded by Brandon D. Campbell in 2009, LRFW has been a great marketing tool for major corporations; such as Savers, Dillard's, Staples, Sephora, and Lifetime Television, just to name a few. LRFW is proud to announce that The Salon Professional Academy (TSPA), the nation's leading beauty school, is the official hair salon sponsor of LRFW 2012. It will be TSPA's second year participating at LRFW.

The Salon Professional Academy is the official hair salon and school sponsor for Little Rock Fashion Week 2012.

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Simmons First president retires

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Friday, November 4th, 2011, 10:49am

PINE BLUFF, Ark. - - Glenn Rambin, President of Simmons First National Bank, recently announced his plans to retire at the end of February 2012 according to J. Thomas May, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.

May stated, "Glenn has been an outstanding leader in our company since his arrival in 1992. He has been President and Senior Credit Officer with oversight for all the lending functions of Simmons First National Corporation. Glenn is leaving to join his sons in the family farming operation in Grady. His talents are very important to our company. As such, we have asked him to continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors and he has agreed.

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Best Western honors vets with special rate

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011, 2:27pm

Best Western honors vets with special rate

The Hot Springs Best Western Winners Circle Inn will be offering a special Veteran’s Day “Thank You for Your Service” rate to the first 11 US Veteran’s that make a room reservation for November 11, 2011, at a special rate of $11.11. Veteran’s Day is a special day set aside to honor all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces and Best Western Winners Circle Inn is proud to also recognize and pay tribute to these special individuals.

“The decision was easy, we have a large part of our customer base that has a military background and our very own manager that has worked on site for nearly 25 years is also a Vietnam Veteran. We pay tribute and are happy to honor each and every one that chooses to accept the offer”, says owner Jim Shamburger. “This action is just a small way that we can show our gratitude for the service of our men and women who have served and protected us over the years. We will serve them

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ARA: Home sales increase 16 percent

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Sunday, October 30th, 2011, 12:19pm

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Arkansas REALTORS® Association announced that September home sales were 10.28 percent higher than September 2010 while the average price of a home in Arkansas increased by less than 1 percent. For the quarter (July - September), home sales increased 16 percent with the average price of a home in Arkansas decreasing almost 4 percent.

"As the Arkansas REALTORS® Association has been predicting, Arkansas home sales continue to be quite strong," said Amy Glover Bryant, Director of Communications for the Association. "In the third quarter, Arkansas REALTORS® sold a total of 6,671 homes versus 5,719 in the third quarter of 2010. Average prices during that time period were $143,944 compared to the third quarter of 2010 when the average price of a home in Arkansas was $149,430. Affordability and strong mortgage rates are certainly helping to drive this year's improved numbers. We do exp

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Tyson 'Acts Out' against hunger

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Sunday, October 2nd, 2011, 10:35am

Company receives award from Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Tyson Foods, Inc.

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Nabholz joins Simmons Board of Directors

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011, 11:26am

Nabholz joins Simmons Board of Directors

ROGERS, Ark. -- Simmons First Bank of Northwest Arkansas recently announced the appointment of Nick Nabholz to the Board of Directors according to Thomas W. Spillyards, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Nabholz began his professional career at Nabholz Construction Services in 2001 working as a laborer and carpenter while attending high school. Nabholz attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville where he studied at the Walton College of Business, while also continuing to work for Nabholz Construction during breaks between academic semesters.

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