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National Symphony Orchestra to perform Parker’s work Friday
May 16,2012 at 12:23 PM EST

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (May 16, 2012)--Arkansas Tech University faculty member Philip Parker will hear music that he composed performed by members of the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Friday, May 18.
Parker was one of three music education...more professionals in the nation selected in 2009 to compose a chamber work as part of the National Symphony Orchestra American Residency program.
Three years later, Parker will be in the audience when members of the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) perform his brass quintet piece at 5 p.m. (Central Time) on Friday, May 18, during the Citibank Classical Night NSO Prelude at the Kennedy Center.
Visit http://www.kennedy-center.org/explorer/live to access a live broadcast of the performance courtesy of the Kennedy Center.
Parker has served on the Arkansas Tech faculty since 1977. He holds the rank of associate professor of music.
"I'm a percussion teacher more than a composer," said Parker
Russellville

M.J. Hickey Pool Opening
May 14,2012 at 1:12 PM EST

M.J. Hickey Pool will be opening for the season on Saturday, May 26, 2012.  Daily admission for adults (18 or older) - $4, children (7 - 17) - $3.00, children (6 and under) - $2.  Individual season passes priced at $75 are available at the Hughes Center at 1000 East Parkway.  Daily pool hours are 12:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Russellville

89-year-old graduates from Arkansas Tech
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May 12,2012 at 11:46 PM EST

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark (KTHV) - Arkansas Tech University welcomed more than a thousand students into alumni status with three graduation ceremonies. One new graduate has quite a bit of life wisdom to offer society.

Eighty nine year old Charlie Ball from North Little Rock received his...more Bachelors Degree. The former World War II pilot and Arkansas business man just wrapped up studies in public relations. Ball began his education more than 70 years ago at ATU, but it was interrupted by the call of duty.

"It is dangerous business being in the old Army Air Corp, or the Marines or Navy or anything like that," says Ball.

Ball was deployed to England in 1944 as a fighter pilot. Once back home, he studied at ATU and the University of Arkansas and then went into the dry cleaning business with his father. Then Ball switched careers.

"Then I got into real estate and land development, building houses and insurance then. I did that and retired about 10 years
Russellville, North Little Rock

89-Year Old to Graduate from Arkansas Tech Saturday
May 10,2012 at 9:28 AM EST

Charlie Ball has made good use of his first 89 years. 
 
He served his country as a World War II fighter pilot. He was successful in business ventures as varied as dry cleaning, real estate and insurance. He has perfect attendance for weekly Kiwanis Club meetings after 62 years with...more the organization. 
He and his wife of 57 years, Dora, raised two sons and have been blessed with five grandchildren.
But there’s one goal that Charlie Ball never achieved --- earning his college degree.
That goal was suddenly within reach a few months ago when Ball saw a television advertisement for the Arkansas Tech University Accelerated Degree Program, which offers individuals with 60 or more transferable credit hours an opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree within 18 months.
He made note of the telephone number in the ad and called to see what he would need to do to complete his degree.
 
Ball was connected with Dr. Beth Giroir, assistant professor in the
Russellville

AHPP to hold 'listening session' at City Hall
May 9,2012 at 10:52 AM EST

LITTLE ROCK–The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, will conduct a series of listening sessions in June, July and August to solicit comments on regional historic preservation issues, AHPP Director Frances McSwain announced today.
“The...more AHPP is updating its state historic preservation plan and will hold meetings across the state to determine the historic preservation priorities of the people of Arkansas,” McSwain said. “The comments we get at these meetings and through a questionnaire that will be available on our website at www.arkansaspreservation.org between July 1 and August 31 will help shape our goals and efforts for the next five years.”
       The forums will be held:Tuesday, June 5, 5 p.m., City Council Chamber, El Dorado City Hall, 204 North West AvenueThursday, June 7, 5 p.m., Rogers City Council Chambers, 201 West Chestnut StreetTuesday, June 19, 5 p.m., Texarkana City Hall Board of Directors Room, 216 Walnut
Russellville

Children's Fishing Derby at Pleasant View Park
May 9,2012 at 9:31 AM EST

The Russellville Recreation and Parks Department will present the annual Children's Fishing Derby at Pleasant View Park on June 9, 2012 beginning at 8:00 am with the weigh-in at 10:00am.  This free event is for children ages 4 to 12.  Prizes will be given in three age divisions for the...more heaviest catfish and the heaviest stringer of catfish.  A special prize is given for biggest fish caught during the derby.  Pre-register at the Hughes Center to insure a goodie bag for the participant.  For more information, contact the Recreation and Parks Department at 968-1272.
Russellville

Spring commencement this weekend at Arkansas Tech
May 8,2012 at 4:07 PM EST

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (May 8, 2012)--Arkansas Tech University will confer more than 1,000 degrees during four commencement ceremonies at John E. Tucker Coliseum in Russellville this weekend.
Arkansas Tech will host a commencement ceremony for its Graduate College at 7 p.m. on Friday, May...more 11.
Graduates from the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Applied Sciences will walk in a 10 a.m. ceremony on Saturday, May 12.
The 2 p.m. commencement exercises on Saturday will feature graduates from the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Natural and Health Sciences, the College of Professional Studies and Community Outreach and those earning an associate degree.
The final commencement ceremony of the weekend will be for students from Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus. Their graduation will begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
In all, students from the main campus in Russellville will receive approximately 840 degrees and students from the satellite
Russellville

What's happening at Lake Dardanelle
Apr 11,2012 at 12:56 PM EST

Friday, May 18th  
7 p.m. – Evening Kayak Tour - As the Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle, it continually shapes the land and creates numerous opportunities for people to enjoy from fishing to kayaking. We’ll be paddling our kayaks through some seldom closely seen shoreline...more of this beautiful 34,000 acre lake. Sign-up and pay at the visitor center (479-967-5516) at least one day in advance. The fee is $12 for adults, $6 for children 6-12 years old, 5 years and under ride free when with an adult. Please specify when you sign up if you want a tandem (2 person) or solo kayak. We will meet at the front doors of the visitor center.
Saturday, May 19th  
9 a.m. – Hidden Creatures- Humans wear camouflage to blend in while hunting, and sometimes just for style. But, animals have to use camouflage to survive in the wild. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to see some pictures of these animals doing what they do best, blending
Russellville

DHS puts out call for more foster parents
May 4,2012 at 4:22 PM EST

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas officials are putting out a call for more foster families.

    

The Department of Human Services on Friday asked more people to volunteer to take in youths in need of a home.

    

The agency says last year nearly 8,000...more children were in foster care in the state, with up to 4,000 in DHS care daily.

    

At present, the state has only 1,179 foster homes. The Division of Children and Family Services says having more homes available makes it more likely that siblings can be kept together. The agency says it also needs homes for older children and youths with special needs.

    

May is National Foster Care Month, and DHS is using the occasion to drum up more interest among families eligible to take in children in need of stable homes.

(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
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ClickTV News 5-2-12
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May 3,2012 at 2:23 PM EST

Your local news update from Click River Valley!
Russellville

Update on alleged Arkansas Tech hazing
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May 1,2012 at 8:46 PM EST

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - A student is still in critical condition after allegedly being hazed by an Arkansas Tech fraternity.

"We were notified a week ago Saturday that one of our student was hospitalized," said Susie Nicholson, vice president of student services and university...more relations at Arkansas Tech University.

Nicholson said the incident involved the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. She said the university makes students sign an agreement before entering a fraternity or sorority stating they will not partake in such activities.

"We do education at the beginning of every fall semester and our coordinator of Greek life meets individually with all of the groups that are on campus." said Nicholson.

Prosecuting attorney for the 5th District David Gibbons said the filing of charges will depend on the severity of the incident. His office has yet to receive a report on the incident.

"Depending on the severity of the injuries and how
Russellville

Ark. Tech student still in critical condition after alleged hazing
Apr 27,2012 at 4:46 PM EST

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (KTHV) -- An Arkansas Tech student remains in critical condition after an alleged hazing incident.

The university says the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity chapter has been suspended after the male student was hurt Saturday.

Prosecutor David Gibbons said the...more investigation could lead to felony battery charges, though hazing itself is a misdemeanor.

Meanwhile, friends and family of the tech student plan on holding a vigil for him next Tuesday at Nashville High School.
Russellville

Habitat for Humanity now in Pope County
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Apr 26,2012 at 11:42 PM EST

POPE COUNTY, Ark. (KTHV) - Habitat For Humanity builds home all across the country, including here in Arkansas. And this summer, a Pope County family will get the keys to the first Habitat home there. 

We've done lots of stories in the past about Habitat For Humanity work around...more Central Arkansas but now Pope County is getting in on the action.  The new chapter's getting off to a good start with a lot of community interest; upwards of 200 people wanting to help build homes. And they'll get their turn this summer, helping Nichole Ledford and her four kids. 

The dominos go up and down. But CJ, Jaiden, Zach and Chase march on full of focus and more happiness these days.

"I was excited because I know I was going to get a new bedroom and everything like that," Jaiden Bragg said.

"I think this is a quiet street, so I ride a bike, so I thought I could go ride down the road by myself," Zach Chisum said.

Their mom, Nichole Ledford, came upon
Russellville

ClickTV News 4-25-12
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Apr 25,2012 at 3:25 PM EST

Your local news update from Click River Valley!
Russellville

Learn to swim!
Apr 24,2012 at 4:21 PM EST

The Russellville Recreation and Parks Department will conduct swim lessons with certified Red Cross instructors this summer at M.J. Hickey Pool.  The Learn to Swim program will have four sessions beginning on June 11.  Each session will be Monday – Thursday for a two week period.  Classes will...more be at 9:15 am to 9:55am, 10:00am to 10:40am, 10:45am to 11:25am and 6:45pm to 7:25pm.  Class space is limited. 
Registration for the lessons will begin May 1 at the Hughes Community Center located at 1000 East Parkway - Monday through Friday - 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Minors must be registered by a parent or legal guardian and a fee of $60 will be required to register.  For more information call 968-1272.
Russellville