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Valley View Theater Department to Perform ‘Lend Me a Tenor’ Oct. 1-2
Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Valley View High School is bringing Ken Ludwig’s “Lend Me a Tenor” to life in its upcoming production slated for this week. “Lend Me a Tenor” follows a famous opera singer who is scheduled to perform the lead role in “Otello”. What is meant to be a grand night for the company turns into chaos as one problem leads to another behind the scenes. Mistaken identities, misunderstandings, and overall panic create one hilarious situation after another.
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St. Francis County Master Gardeners to host annual seminar Oct. 8
FORREST CITY — The St. Francis County Master Gardeners will host their annual seminar next Thursday, Oct. 8, at Woodruff Electric in Forrest City. Guest speakers will include Janice Roundtree on “Pressing and Actually Using Those Herbs and Flowers,” Randy Forst on “Blossom Bliss,” and Dr. Chris Cooper on “Don’t Let Pests Crash the Party.”
memphismagazine.com
Classic Dining: Erling Jensen, The Restaurant
Yes, chef Erling Jensen can stick his hand in a pot of boiling water. “I’ve lost the feeling in my fingers,” he says. “I think it’s from touching hot stuff over the years.” But 30 years ago, Jensen threw his whole body into something cool: Erling Jensen, The Restaurant.
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UA-EACC to present Lorrie Morgan Nov. 7
FORREST CITY — The University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College will present country music legend Lorrie Morgan on at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the UA-EACC Fine Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased online at UAEACC.edu or call 870-633-4480, ext. 352. One of the most eloquently emotive vocalists...
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MJ LIVE Michael Jackson Tribute Concert coming to Newport’s Downtown Festival October 3
NEWPORT, ARKANSAS — Downtown Newport will come alive on Saturday, Oct. 3, as the Newport Downtown Festival brings a full day of music, competitions, family activities, food, vehicles and entertainment to the heart of the city. The free community festival is designed to offer something for everyone, with activities beginning early Saturday morning and continuing into the evening.
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No competition, no problem for the Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Smoke and music filled Main Street this weekend for the 17th annual Downtown Jonesboro Barbecue and Music Festival — even without its signature cook-off. Organizers hit pause on the official Kansas City Barbeque Society competition this year because construction on the city’s new 911...
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This Tennessee Restaurant Turns Every Monday and Tuesday Into Prime Rib Night
If you love a perfectly cooked cut of prime rib but don’t want to wait for a special occasion, Mortimer’s in Memphis has the answer. This family-owned restaurant has turned Monday and Tuesday evenings into a weekly celebration of slow-roasted beef that keeps locals coming back. With hearty...
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PHOTO: New “Waffle House” Coming To Popular Arkansas City
It’s finally happening. Locals can finally have the breakfast they’ve been waiting for!. Development is nearly complete on the new Waffle House location going on St. Louis Street in Batesville, Arkansas. They are even taking job applications. You can view the construction update photograph below. New Waffle House...
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Students Participate In “Unique Pilot” Program With Museum In Cave City, Arkansas
The community of Cave City is buzzing with excitement over a new educational partnership. Cave City School District students and teachers are taking part in a unique pilot program with the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, supported by the Cave City Area Chamber of Commerce and The Heart of Cave City, with events scheduled at the downtown pocket park.
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Restaurant Roundup: September 25
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Whenever you go out to eat, knowing which kitchen is clean and what food is safe can mean the difference between a second helping or sending something back. These scores are meant to help inform Memphis and Shelby County residents about what places pass and which...
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Born 90 Years Ago Today in Tennessee, the Teen Pop Idol Turned Country Star Who Co-Wrote George Jones’ Favorite Song
Born in Memphis on this day (September 21) in 1936, Royden Dickey Lipscomb — known professionally as Dickey Lee — is responsible for an impressive number of chart-topping hits. The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member’s resume includes “She Thinks I Still Care” by George Jones; “Let’s Fall To Pieces Together” by George Strait; Reba McEntire’s “You’re The First Time I’ve Thought about Leaving”; “I’ll Be Leaving Alone” by Charley Pride; and Tracy Byrd’s 1995 hit “The Keeper of the Stars”.
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Jonesboro Parks and Recreation Implementing New Game-Day Traffic Flow Changes at Joe Mack Campbell Park
Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Jonesboro’s Parks and Recreation Department is making some changes to its new traffic flow patterns during Saturday youth sports games Joe Mack Campbell Park after visitor feedback. The department announced plans to implement one-way traffic at park’s entrance and exit...
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Fast-Food Restaurant in Memphis Cited for Multiple Food Safety Issues After Recent Inspection
[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on September 22 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]. The Tennessee Department of Health conducted a routine inspection at Dixie Queen on September 22. The restaurant received a score of 77...
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Chick-fil-A Coming to Southern Hills in Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. — Chick-fil-A is planned for the Southern Hills development in Jonesboro, according to an announcement from Carroll Caldwell of Coldwell Banker Village Communities. Caldwell shared the news in a social media post accompanied by an aerial graphic marking the planned restaurant site. The announcement did not include...