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10 Things To Love About Little Rock, Arkansas

  • 4/4/2024

Little Rock, Arkansas is in the spotlight as one of the places to be during the Great American Solar Eclipse 2024. The city of about 200,000 residents is in the path of 100% totality and has been eagerly anticipating the phenomenon. Zestful plans by city leaders include a three-day concert series, family-friendly events and watch parties with telescopes and viewing glasses at parks and museums. Local enthusiasm over the grand event is no surprise, as Little Rock lives up Arkansas’s moniker “the natural state,” with a keen focus on exploring nature and outdoor recreation. The capital city is also home to many outstanding attractions including The William J. Clinton Presidential ... (click for more)

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Whimsically illuminated pedestrian/bike bridge in Little Rock, Ar. See story by Ann Yungmeyer
Whimsically illuminated pedestrian/bike bridge in Little Rock, Ar. See story by Ann Yungmeyer
Photo by Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau

Cool Things For Southern Californians To Do 44: Hollywood 2

  • 4/3/2024

In our story about Hollywood a couple of years ago, we focused on the neighborhood as the City of Los Angeles defines it: roughly Fairfax or La Brea on the west, Western Ave. on the east, Hollywood Blvd. or Franklin on the north, and Melrose as its southern border. We highlighted some of the 200 celebrity handprints-footprints on the Walk ... (click for more)

Women's Army Corps Living History Encampment Set For April 27 And 28

  • 3/29/2024

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a living history weekend focusing on the Women’s Army Corps training facility at Chickamauga Battlefield on Saturday, April 27, and on Sunday, April 28, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Throughout the day, visitors will have the opportunity to interact with WAC living historians at various ... (click for more)

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The Upper Cumberland Pickle Festival Set For May 4
  • 4/25/2024

The ATMS Pickle Club is hosting the region’s second Upper Cumberland Pickle Festival on May 4, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with the help of the Big Dill Sponsor, Select Designs Screenprinting & Embroidery. The Pickle Festival will take place on the Avery Trace Middle School Sports Fields, where one can expect pickle food trucks, pickle vendors, pickle products, pickle music, pickle merchandise, pickle art, pickle games, pickle prizes, pickle brine drinking competition, pickle eating competitions, ... more

How To Solve The Money Crisis In The Schools - And Response
  • 4/24/2024

How many students are in the Hamilton County Schools? Are there more now than 10 years ago? How many individuals are getting huge salaries, yet don't teach any students? It is my opinion that people that do not teach students should not get an automatic raise. Let them negotiate their salary. This does not include principals and assistant principals. I don't think the superintendent should get a $30,000 raise either. There are lots of people that can do that job for less. He ain't ... more

Mocs Beach Volleyball Advances To Ohio Valley Conference Championship
  • 4/26/2024

Chattanooga beach volleyball will be playing in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament title match on Saturday after the Mocs came away with a thrilling 3-2 victory over No. 1 seed UT Martin in Friday’s semifinal round. The Mocs needed all five courts to get the job done, but UTC found its way back into the championship match once again after completing a come from behind win against the Skyhawks. The Mocs will now be aiming to claim their first-ever OVC Tournament title in program ... more

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