FM 89 Features

Art gives historic building new life

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Ozark bathhouse in Hot Springs is now home to the Museum of Contemporary Art, which is dedicated to the acquisition of the finest pieces of art produced after the year 2000.

Verizon laying off ex-Alltel workers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Verizon would not put a number to the Thursday layoffs. Spokeswoman Lucie Pathmann said the company is cutting positions that became redundant with its 2008 purchase of LR-based Alltel.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Listen to our interview with Roby Brock of talkbusiness.net

Former President Clinton says work will finally begin on Rock Island Bridge

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The announcement came at a luncheon celebrating his Presidential Center's fifth birthday.

Ex-president urges health reform, less energy use

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Former president marks the fifth anniversary of his presidential library in Little Rock by announcing that construction will begin next year on renovation of the old Rock Island Railroad bridge adjacent to the library.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Listen to the full speech.

Drivers warned to watch out for deer

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A convergence of events may lead to more vehicle collisions with deer this fall.

Ideas to deal with abandoned homes

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Leaders in Memphis are considering solutions to deal with problems being exacerbated by an increase in foreclosures.

Artwork at Children's Hospital helps the healing process

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Every day, patients, visitors and employees at Arkansas Children's Hospital are greeted by a host of high-flying elves. The fairytale figures are part of a whimsical and award winning piece of art that hang in the hospital's atrium.

Jury convicts Marianna man in death of TV anchorwoman

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It took jurors just over two hours to convict Curtis Vance in the murder of Anne Pressly.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Listen to a full report from FM 89's Michael Hibblen.

Army veteran overcomes adversity and finds home

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Arkansas Veteran gets support from a Little Rock homeless shelter, finds a job and creates a better life for her son.

Commercial wind power in Arkansas

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

As state officials grapple with the fate of another coal power-plant, KUAR examines commercial wind power in Arkansas.