Melbourne NewsLocal news for Melbourne, AR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Governor visits Salem- May 25, 2008 During his speech at the new Melbourne High School, Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe spoke about the service of John E. Miller and how he helped introduce Beebe to the capitol and Arkansas State Government.http://www.topix.net/city/melbourne-ar/2008/05/governor-visits-salem?fromrss=1 School Honors- May 23, 2008 CALICO ROCK - Calico Rock High School art students JoAnna Jarosz and Zak Craig recently had artwork accepted into the Arkansas State university High School Art Exhibition 2008.http://www.topix.net/city/melbourne-ar/2008/05/school-honors?fromrss=1 UACCH narrows chancellor search, invites 2 candidates to visit- May 21, 2008 The Chancellor Search Committee for the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope has narrowed the field to two candidates.http://www.topix.net/city/melbourne-ar/2008/05/uacch-narrows-chancellor-search-invites-2-c... Developing News: Cushman School Future in Jeopardy- May 19, 2008 Posted By: Mike Duncan 1 hr ago The Cushman School District north of Batesville may be consolidated. via KTHV-TV Little Rockhttp://www.topix.net/city/melbourne-ar/2008/05/developing-news-cushman-school-future-in-je... New School Finished in Melbourne; Shown off to Community- May 17, 2008 "This is an example, hopefully of a successful merger. I know it happened a couple of years ago but I think the students ultimately will benefit from this facility and all that it will be able to provide for them" With $13,000,000 and two and a half years, people in the Izard County city of Melbourne are ready to get into their newly built school "It's a facility that you dream about but never expect to have," said ... via KAIT-TV Jonesborohttp://www.topix.net/city/melbourne-ar/2008/05/new-school-finished-in-melbourne-shown-off-... Tornado Victim Released From Hospital- May 15, 2008 "He doesn't look like he went through no tornado. He doesn't have any scars." Posted By: Sharon Addington 39 mins ago Three months after emerging from the rubble - a new beginning. via KTHV-TVhttp://www.topix.net/city/melbourne-ar/2008/05/tornado-victim-released-from-hospital?fromr... SS-Bee Branch defeats Calico- May 13, 2008 The Calico Rock Pirates saw their season come to an end in a 22-hit offensive struggle with the Southside-Bee Branch Hornets, which ended with an 18-13 loss for the Pirates in the first round of the 1A State ... via Baxter Bulletinhttp://www.topix.net/city/melbourne-ar/2008/05/ss-bee-branch-defeats-calico?fromrss=1 Izard Co., Viola win at regional- May 11, 2008 The Izard County Lady Cougars needed another stellar pitching performance from Sarah Taylor and held on for a 1-0 win over the Shirley Lady Blue Devils Saturday in the regional softball tournament at Brockwell. via Baxter Bulletinhttp://www.topix.net/city/melbourne-ar/2008/05/izard-co-viola-win-at-regional?fromrss=1 Ozarka awarded mini-grant- May 9, 2008 "When they put on the googles and drive the pedal kart, is simulates what it is like to drive while intoxicated, yet they are in a safe environment." MELBOURNE - Ozarka College recently was awarded a mini-grant from Arkansas Collegiate Drug Education Coalition for educating students and the community about underage drinking, drunk driving, and other ... via Baxter Bulletinhttp://www.topix.net/city/melbourne-ar/2008/05/ozarka-awarded-mini-grant?fromrss=1 Music Industry Continues To Sue Citizens, Students- May 7, 2008 "If individuals do log on to these sites and if they do choose to get music illegally and in the wrong way then certainly there is a risk for all of these types of consequences." Four years ago the music industry had to do something. Online song swapping was being blamed for sliding music sales. via KATV Little Rockhttp://www.topix.net/city/melbourne-ar/2008/05/music-industry-continues-to-sue-citizens-st... |