Arkansas Radio

Fibromyalgia Healing Retreat Fairfield Bay
2025-01-24 - 2025-01-25
Join the Fibromyalgia Healing Retreat on January 24-25, 2025, at the Cobblestone Hotel in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. This transformative event focuses on natural healing for fibromyalgia. Enjoy organic meals, holistic treatments, including therapeutic facials, chiropractic care, and laser pain relief. Lodging is available. Attendees will receive free supplements to support their journey and explore therapeutic practices to manage fibromyalgia naturally. Space is limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to reset and rejuvenate. For more details and to register, visit McIntosh-health.com or call 501-574-131

2025 Faculty Art Exhibition at the Kresge Gallery
2025-01-31 18:30 UTC
The 2025 Faculty Art Exhibition at the Kresge Gallery on the Lyon College campus, titled “Shifting Perspectives”, showcases innovative approaches to contemporary art by the college’s art faculty. The exhibition, open through March 21, highlights diverse artistic viewpoints. An artists’ reception and talk will take place on Thursday, January 30, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., offering a chance to meet the artists and discuss their creative processes. Exhibiting artists include Dustyn Bork, James Berry, Cody Norton, and Maggie Gayle. The gallery is located at 2300 Highland Rd. and is open Monday through Friday. Admission is free.

Stone Bank Blood Drive
2025-02-04 11:30
Stone Bank will sponsor a blood drive on Tuesday, February 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arkansas Blood Institute’s mobile unit, located at 802 E. Main St. in Mountain View. Donors can schedule appointments at www.arkbi.org or contact Melissa Sutton at 870-819-4743. Walk-ins welcome.

Legion Rider Monthly Meeting
2025-02-04 18:30
The Legion Riders are having their monthly meeting on February 4th at 6:30pm. It is open to all American Legion Members in good standing and have a bike that is at least 650cc. If you are interested in joining come by The Post at 600 N Grant Street, Cabot, or call 501-203-5715.

White County’s Master Gardener Training
2025-02-05 08:00 - 16:30
White County’s Master Gardener Training will take place over five consecutive Wednesdays: February 5, 12, 19, 26, and March 5, 2025, at the Cooperative Extension Service Building in Searcy. Classes run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Participants will receive 40 hours of instruction in horticulture topics such as vegetable and fruit production, lawn care, and landscaping. A $75 fee covers materials and dues. New trainees must complete 40 hours of volunteer work within one year. For details, contact Sherri Sanders at 501-268-5394 or ssanders@uada.edu.

Sons of American Legion (SAL) will be having their monthly meeting
2025-02-11 06:30 - 20:00
Sons of American Legion (SAL) will be having their monthly meeting February 11th at 6:30pm. If you are a son, adopted son, step-son or Grandson of an eligible American Legion Member, you are eligible to join. For more information come The Post by 600 N Grant Street in Cabot or call 501-203-5715.

Lyon College is hosting two Honors Fellows Program
2025-02-15
Lyon College is hosting two Honors Fellows Program Welcome Days on Feb. 15 and March 8 for prospective students. The events offer campus tours, research presentations, and discussions with faculty. Students with a minimum ACT score of 27 or SAT score of 1250 are invited to attend.

Searcy Polar Plunge
2025-02-15 10:00 - 12:00
“Let the good times be cold!” The Searcy Police Department invites you to join them for the Searcy Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Arkansas on Saturday, February 15th, at the Sunrise Extended Stay Pool, located at 3109 East Race Avenue. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., with the plunge starting at 10 a.m. For more information, please call Theresa Book at 870-598-4908.

Polar Plunge at Lake Bennett, Woolly Hollow State Park
2025-02-15 12:00 - 13:00
On Saturday, February 15, 2025, the Conway Police Department team will dress as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the Polar Plunge at Lake Bennett, Woolly Hollow State Park. Funds raised will support Special Olympics Arkansas. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m., plunge at 12 p.m.

The Greers Ferry Walleye Club invites you to hear Greers Ferry Lake Biologist, Joe Chilton
2025-02-17 18:30 - 20:00
The Greers Ferry Walleye Club invites you to hear Greers Ferry Lake Biologist, Joe Chilton, speak on Monday, February 17, at 6:30 PM at the Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway. Joe, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s lead biologist for Greers Ferry Lake, will discuss walleye and the habitat needed to provide the best conditions for fish in the lake. Come prepared to ask questions! Don’t miss this unique opportunity. Doors open at 6 PM.

Beebe School District job fair
2025-02-18 16:00 - 18:00
The Beebe School District invites people interested in a career with the district to attend their job fair on Tuesday, February, 18th from 4 to 6 pm in the Beebe High School Career and Technical Education Building. Bring your resume and be ready for an onsite interview.

Warming Centers Open Across Arkansas
2025-02-19 - 2025-02-22
Batesville: First United Methodist Church Warming Center is open.
Cabot: The Community Center is open as a warming center through February 22nd.
Conway: Don Owens and the McGee Center are open as warming centers in Conway.
Jacksonville: First Presbyterian Church Warming Center is open 6pm to 8am through February 21st.

School Closings 2-20-2025
2025-02-20
Arkansas State University – Beebe
Arkansas State University – Heber
Arkansas State University – LRAFB
Arkansas State University – Searcy
(Thursday Campuses Closed For In-Person Classes)
Augusta School District – Closed Tomorrow
Bald Knob School District – Closed Tomorrow
Batesville School District K-12 and Preschool Locations Cancelled Thursday And All After School Activities
Beebe School District Closed
Cabot Public Schools Closed
Clinton School District Closed
Cave City Closed
Beebe School District Closed
Cabot Building Bridges D & C Closed
Cabot Public Schools Closed
Cedar Ridge Schools Closed
Clinton School District Closed
Community School Of Batesville Closed
Community School Of Heber Springs Closed
Conway Public Schools Closed
Des Arc Public Schools Closed
Jacksonville – North Pulaski Closed
Rose Bud School District Closed
Greenbrier School District Closed
Guy-Perkins School District Closed
Harding Academy Closed
Hazen School District Closed
Heber Springs Public Schools Closed
Jacksonville – North Pulaski Closed
Jacksonville Christian Closed
Maumelle Charter School Closed
Mccrory School District Closed
Midland School District Closed
Mountain View School District Closed
Mt.Vernon-Enola School District Closed
Pangburn School District Closed
Riverview School District Closed
Rose Bud School District Closed
Russellville School District Closed
Searcy School District Closed
Shirley School District Closed
Shirley School District Closed
UACC Batesville Virtual Learning Through 02/21
South Conway County 10:00 Am Start (Thurs., Feb. 20)
The Sunshine School – Searcy Closed
Vilonia School District Closed Tomorrow

Faulkner County Master Gardeners Seed Starting Workshop
2025-02-20 19:30
The Faulkner County Master Gardeners will teach tips and tricks for starting and caring for your spring and summer plants. Each participant will get to practice starting a seed and take it home. Materials provided. Held at the Faulkner County Library in Conway.

School Closings and Delays 2-21-2025
2025-02-21
Closed 2-21-2025

Hazen School District Closed Tomorrow
Jacksonville North Pulaski Closed Tomorrow
McCrory School District Closed Tomorrow
Midland School District Closed Tomorrow
Mount Vernon/Enola Schools Closed Tomorrow
Mountain View School District Closed Tomorrow
Pangburn School District Closed Tomorrow
Riverview School District Closed Tomorrow

Open delayed or no buses 2-21-2025

Perryville School District Delayed 2 hours Tomorrow
Sunshine School-Searcy no buses running

Batesville Polar Plunge
2025-02-22 10:00 - 12:00
The 2025 Batesville Polar Plunge, benefiting Special Olympics Arkansas, takes place Saturday, February 22nd, at 11 AM, with registration starting at 10 AM at the Batesville Community Center. Participants take a chilly plunge to raise funds and awareness for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Minimum donation: $50.

Fairfield Bay Yacht Club is hosting its 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off
2025-02-22 15:00 - 17:00
The Fairfield Bay Yacht Club is hosting its 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at VFW Post 4513, located at 2531 Hwy 330S in Shirley, AR. Entries are due by 2:30 PM, with judging beginning at 3:00 PM. The top three chili entries will win cash prizes and be crowned Fairfield Bay’s Best Chili for 2025. Admission is $10 with an entry and $5 without, which includes all-you-can-eat chili. Proceeds will benefit FBYC and VFW Post 4513 events. Everyone is welcome!

Complete in Christ Restoration Center will host its 7th Anniversary Fundraiser
2025-02-22 17:00 - 20:00
Complete in Christ Restoration Center will host its 7th Anniversary Fundraiser on February 22nd from 5 to 8 pm at 3390 West Highway 36, Searcy. The event will feature a silent and live auction, with Stoby’s providing dinner. The center, which supports men battling addiction, will offer a powerful evening of testimonials from the men in the program and their families, sharing their experiences. The fundraiser aims to raise awareness and support for the center’s important work. For more information, call 501-380-6673.

47th Annual Wye Mountain Festival
2025-03-01 - 2025-03-09
Lots of flowers, food, fun, crafters and fellowshipping. Come join us, something for everyone

Women's Soup Sale fundraiser
2025-03-01 09:00 - 12:00
Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Batesville will host its annual Women’s Soup Sale fundraiser on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. at 424 E. Main St, Batesville. Over 20 varieties of soup, along with breads and crackers, will be available for $15 per quart (carry-out only).

Art Walk in Conway
2025-03-07 17:00 - 20:00
Conway Art Walk will be held in downtown Conway. The theme will be Art in 3D.

Lyon College is hosting a Honors Fellows Program Welcome Days
2025-03-08
Lyon College is hosting a Honors Fellows Program Welcome Days on March 8 for prospective students. The events offer campus tours, research presentations, and discussions with faculty. Students with a minimum ACT score of 27 or SAT score of 1250 are invited to attend.

Van Buren County Master Gardeners Spring Cleanup at Ed Leamon Park and Fairfield Bay Conference Center
2025-03-08 09:00 - 12:00
Join the Van Buren County Master Gardeners for a Spring Cleanup at Ed Leamon Park and Fairfield Bay Conference Center on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 9 AM. Help beautify the park, mulch garden beds, and learn rose pruning tips. Enjoy free pizza and fellowship afterward at the bowling alley. For more information, contact Jill Bailey at (314) 540-1112.

Chili Supper and Dessert Auction in El Paso
2025-03-14 18:00
A Chili Supper and Dessert Auction to benefit the El Paso Community Library will be held on March 14 at the El Paso Community Center. While there is no charge for the chili, donations will be accepted at the door. Serving starts at 6 p.m. Pies and cakes will be auctioned to the highest bidders, with personal checks and cash accepted. The El Paso Community Library is the only library in the state where the building is owned and maintained by a nonprofit, the El Paso Parks and Playground Association.

Trivia Night in Mt. View
2025-03-14 18:00 - 21:00
Join Jacky Trivia Night on Friday, March 14th, from 6-8 PM at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 224 King Avenue, in Mountain View. The $10 per person event benefits the Stone County Women’s Shelter and includes finger food, prizes, silent auction, and Cruise for a Cause raffle tickets.

Arkansas Game and Commision Summer Internship Deadline
2025-03-15
College students interested in conservation have until March 15 to apply for a summer internship with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC). Internships are available across multiple fields, including wildlife management, forestry, fisheries, and environmental science. Lauren Cannon, a former intern, encourages students to apply, emphasizing how these positions offer both hands-on experience and career insights. Interns work up to 320 hours at $13 per hour. Applicants must have 60 college credits, a 2.5 GPA, and be enrolled in or recently graduated from a conservation-related program. For more details, visit www.agfc.com/jobs.

24th Annual St. Patricks Day Parade in Little Rock
2025-03-15 13:00
The 24th Annual St. Patricks Day Parade in Little Rock will be held downtown on March 15th at 1pm.

Bald Knob Chamber Banquet
2025-03-15 18:00
The Bald Knob Chamber of Commerce invites you to their Annual Banquet on March 15th at 6 PM, held in the Bald Knob High School Cafeteria. The guest speaker will be Officer Tommy Norman from the North Little Rock Police Department. Tickets are $15. For more information, please call the chamber at 501-724-3140.

Bald Knob Chamber of Commerce invites you to their Annual Banquet
2025-03-15 18:00 - 19:30

Greers Ferry Walleye Club Meeting
2025-03-17 18:30
The Greers Ferry Walleye Club invites you to a special event on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway. JE Vannatta, a leading expert on marine electronics, will share his insights on fish finders, trolling motors, live sonar, and more.
