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posted by Tiffany Verkler on 04 Feb 2010
We drew a great crowd Thursday night for the Community Cinema screening of "Young@Heart," despite the threat of winter weather. What? You haven't heard about Community Cinema?!? Then please, read on!
posted by Arlton Lowry on 28 Jan 2010
I spent some time with the Exploring Arkansas production crew the other day as they went on a shoot at Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is about 8 miles south of Dardanelle, Arkansas right on the Arkansas River Valley. Beautiful area.
posted by Arlton Lowry on 27 Jan 2010
I just came from the Silent Storytellers documentary screening and it was amazing. The videography and music was beautiful, the stories were compelling, and the storytellers were fascinating. The documentary follows individuals across the state as they bring awareness to preserving deteriorating cemeteries.
posted by Arlton Lowry on 22 Jan 2010
AETN has just launched the new iPhone app. Its got some really neat features that we think viewer are going to find very handy. You can check the program schedule of all three AETN channels - AETN-1, AETN-2, and AETN-3. You can keep up with the Engage Blog. Theres a notice tab that is updated with any changes to the programming schedules. The notice also serves as a way to inform our viewers about antenna outages and important news. You can follow our Twitter feed. You can watch AETN videos. And you can find ways to help support AETN.
posted by Arlton Lowry on 22 Jan 2010
Were going to be airing the Hope for Haiti Now telethon tonight at 7 p.m. to help bring awareness to the needs of the people of Haiti. Its going to be hosted by George Clooney, Wyclef Jean and Anderson Cooper. All donations will directly benefit Oxfam America, Partners in Health, Red Cross, UNICEF and Wyclef's Yele Haiti Foundation.
posted by Chuck Dovish on 04 Jan 2010
Now that the snow is finally flying in the air and is sticking to the ground in some areas...it's time to venture out to one of the Natural State's magnificent winter weekend getaways. Here are a few of my favorites while Exploring Arkansas.
posted by Julie Irby on 09 Nov 2009
Sesame Street celebrates its 40th anniversary as new season kicks off Nov. 10 - VOTE for your favorite episodes!
posted by Chuck Dovish on 21 Oct 2009
From all indications, autumn in Arkansas this year should be a good one. All the ingredients thus far are there -- crisp, cool nights and warm, sunny days which are allowing leaves to do their thing. Yes, to do their thing. If you want a more scientific explanation of leaves changing color..you'll have to go elsewhere. Sorry, I'm not a botanist or scientist -- I only explore Arkansas. One of the best ways to experience Arkansas's autumn splendor is by taking one of the many designated scenic drives throughout the state.
posted by David Sanders on 22 Sep 2009
Scott Wallace, a Republican businessman and restaurateur from Little Rock, said today he intends to challenge 2nd District Democrat Vic Snyder and that he has help. A significant portion of the help to which he referred comes in the form of an endorsement from former Alltel CEO Scott Ford.
posted by Chuck Dovish on 21 Sep 2009
First of all a great big "thank you" for all of you who made it to our Meet Me In The Park at Hot Springs Saturday -- Park estimate was 3500 in attendance for that event !! Unbelievable ! So now, the big day the Big Show is almost upon us -- the premiere of the Ken Burns film -- "The National Parks - America's Best Idea" -- this Sunday, the 27th at 7pm. You DO NOT want to miss it !!
posted by David Sanders on 21 Sep 2009
If a campaign Web site is a serious indication as to one's intentions for running for office, then Tim Griffin is...serious. The Little Rock Republican launched a Web presence this morning that will allow visitors to sign up for e-mail updates and -- the important part of politics -- contribute to his campaign for the 2nd District seat.
posted by Chuck Dovish on 31 Aug 2009
Just a note of "thanks" to all who were able to make it on August 29 to the Buffalo National River at Tyler Bend Visitor Center for AETN's Meet Me In The Park events
posted by David Sanders on 26 Aug 2009
Gilbert Baker is in, or about to be. Tom Cotton is waiting, but others are working on his behalf. Curtis Coleman, according to the PPP poll is looking more attractive. And, of course, Bakers dear friend Democrat Bob Johnson has thrown a wrench in the works.
posted by David Sanders on 21 Aug 2009
Arkansas Senate Pro Tem Bob Johnson is giving serious consideration to challenging U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, according to sources extremely close to the 45-year-old Bigelow Democrat
posted by David Sanders on 21 Aug 2009
State Sen. Sharon Trusty, R-Russellville, will resign her office today. Trusty, who was first elected to the state Senate in 2000, is out of state helping care for her daughter who is ill. Her husband, Fritz Kronberger is expected to deliver her letter of resignation to Gov. Mike Beebe this afternoon. Under state law, the governor is required tocall a special election in order to fill a vacancy.
posted by David Sanders on 16 Aug 2009
The outpouring of voluble hostility over the Democrats' health-care plan has even surprised those of us who predicted a loud public outcry during the August recess.
The Democrats pitiful response to the protesters has exacerbated the problem, causing public support for their approach to erode. Now the Obama Administration is backing away from its once-ironclad insistence on a robust public option.
So what's next? The plan, as it loosely exists, is dead, but that doesnt mean the Democrats cannot regain their footing.
posted by David Sanders on 13 Aug 2009
Bill Gwatney was one of those guys you liked to see heading in your direction.
Despite being two years shy of the mid-century mark, the former lawmaker/state party chairman/car dealer always gave off an air of youthful exuberance. A straight-talker, animated, confident -- at times cocky he enjoyed getting a laugh out of people, even if at his own expense.
Last July, he strolled onto the set of my television program wearing a huge Barack Obama button. Gwatney, a Hillary Clinton superdelegate to the Democratic National Convention, said he figured I would ask him about Obama, so he wanted to save me the effort of having to ask him if he was 100 percent behind the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.
