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Criteria for Single Parent Scholarship Fund

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011, 8:53pm

Criteria for Single Parent Scholarship Fund

UNDATED (KTHV) -- Life's not always a cake walk -- especially if you're a single parent. Getting ahead with your education can present even more of a challenge.

But there is help out there. Joining Dawn Scott with details is Ralph Nesson, executive director of the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund.

Nesson talks about the applicant criteria, how to apply and more.

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Craving companionship

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Sunday, August 14th, 2011, 11:19am

What does an older adult who lives alone want most for dinner? The answer may surprise you.

According to new research, an overwhelming majority of seniors say that having someone to share their meals with makes those times more satisfying for them.

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Corps concerned with rising number of deaths at its parks

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Saturday, July 30th, 2011, 10:58am

Corps concerned with rising number of deaths at its parks

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The U.S.

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Full moon kayak tour

Submitted by Kurt Kamphausen on Friday, July 29th, 4:12 pm

Park interpreters from Lake Catherine are giving a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the lake in a whole new way. On Saturday, August 13, full moon kayak tours are being given out on the lake in Hot Springs. Fees include use of the kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets and a $15 admission fee. You must pre-register and pay at the visitor center. For more information, you can call the Lake Catherine State Park Superintendent at 501-844-4176.

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Sara Evans in concert

Submitted by Kurt Kamphausen on Friday, July 29th, 3:04 pm

Sara Evans is visiting the Timberwood Amphitheatre as part of the Magic Springs' Pepsi Concert Series.

Evans, known best for songs like "Born to Fly", "Suds In A Bucket", and "Perfect", is performing on August 6. Admission is free with paid admission to the park. Tickets cost $10 for VIP reserved seating and $5 for regular reserved seating. For more information, visit www.magicsprings.com.

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9-11 Memorial Ceremony to be held at State Capitol

Submitted by AESN, Arkansas Emergency Service Network, By Bob Edwards

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011, 5:26am

9-11 MEMORIAL CEREMONY

ARKANSAS STATE CAPITOL, Little Rock, September 11, 2011

The Procession will begin at 13:00 hrs (Procession Group will meet at 12:00 hrs at front of Central Fire Station 624 Chester St). Ceremony at Capitol will be at 14:00 hrs and conclude at 15:00 hrs.

To R.S.V.P. call 501-851-1337 x200 or email gglenn@maumelle.org.

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DHS launches new agency website

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Monday, July 18th, 2011, 12:57pm

In an effort to make services, programs and initiatives easier to access and understand, the Arkansas Department of Human Services has created a new website for the agency.

Once on the new site, users will find maps and directions to county offices, information about dozens of programs, a portal to apply online for public assistance, additional resources and much more.

The new site, http://humanservices.arkansas.gov, launches Monday. People visiting the old site http://www.arkansas.gov/dhs will be redirected to the new page.

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