Entries from June 2008

June 30, 2008

Harding University, city of Searcy plan July 4 activities

Harding University
June 24, 2008
SEARCY – Harding University and the city of Searcy are sponsoring fireworks once again July 4.
Beginning at 7 p.m., Aramark will sell concessions and serve free Yarnell’s ice cream at First Security Stadium.
Also at 7 p.m., a carnival for 3- to 10-year-old children begins on the Ganus Athletic Center lawn. At 9 [...]

June 30, 2008

Green thumb, gracious heart

Saturday, June 28, 2008 7:56 PM CDT
By Dana Thompson = The Daily Citizen
Flowers are a source of consolation and joy. Their scents soothe the soul and can bring back memories from long past. Their colors can lift spirits and inspire reflection. Thus, it is no wonder individuals like Joyce Moore of Searcy fill their days [...]

June 17, 2008

Habitat progress aided by donation

Monday, June 16, 2008 6:25 PM CDT
Simmons First Bank provides $35k in funds
By Jack Willems – The Daily Citizen
When the Searcy chapter of Habitat for Humanity built their first house, it took 10 months to complete it. The group started their second house in May, and it will be done in [...]

June 15, 2008

Three Searcy health care facilities receive awards for excellence

Saturday, June 14, 2008 9:26 PM CDT
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC) recently recognized three Searcy health care facilities, among 60 facilities statewide, with Quality Awards for their commitment to excellence in health care. The awards were presented during AFMC’s 15th Quality Conference, held May 22 at the Hot Springs Convention [...]

June 15, 2008

A dozen All-Stars

Saturday, June 14, 2008 6:53 PM CDT

Twelve chosen to represent White County this week in Fayetteville
By Quinton Bagley The Daily Citizen
To be chosen as one of the best in the state in your particular sport is a great honor. Eleven White County student athletes and one coach have received such an honor and will [...]

June 6, 2008

Stamps, King named Searcy soccer coaches

By Quinton Bagley The Daily Citizen
Friday, June 6, 2008 10:30 PM CDT
“I feel like I’ve talked to every soccer coach in Arkansas,” Searcy Athletic Director Roger Franks told a large group of Lion and Lady Lion soccer players and their parents Friday afternoon at Searcy Lion Gymnasium.
The impromptu meeting was the end of a month-long [...]

June 2, 2008

Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre announces schedule

June 2, 2008
SEARCY – Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre at Harding University celebrates its 26th anniversary of community theatre this year with something old and something new.
The “something old” is the fact that all three shows have been performed in previous seasons. The “something new” is the new and permanent home — Ulrey Performing Arts Center. [...]