The Trav's Thursday night game against the Springfield Cardinals will have some bonus excitement - Thanks to a promotion sponsored by 103.7 the Buzz and the Arkansas Travelers there will be a unique give away of a $1500 diamond ring. But there's a catch, you have to dig for it. The diamond will be buried in the infield and after the game all ladies 18 and older who are interested will be given a plastic spoon and then the search begins.
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The race for North Little Mayor started Monday night when shortly after Mayor Hays announced his intention to run for a 6th term, long term resident and business owner Mr Bubba Lloyd formally declared his intention to run for mayor. Mr. Lloyd has already picked his petition forms to begin obtaining the required number of signatures to file for mayor. Mr. Lloyd's business is AdAmerica Sales located at 641 Riverfront Drive in NLR.
Mr. Lloyd has has opposed Mayor Hays on previous tax increase proposals and the the recent electric rate increase. Mr. Lloyd stated previously his concern's about how the City has been using tax revenue, jail overcrowding, public safety, street improvements and drainage problems in NLR.
(UPDATE) There is an article on he front page of todays Arkansas Section in the Dem/Gaz about this race. A link cannot be provided to the story, since the Dem/Gaz online newspaper is restricted to paying subscribers
Mayor Hays took a temporary step down from the Mayor's seat Monday night during City Council to make public his intention to run for a record sixth term as mayor of North Little Rock. Mayor Hays stated he was "excited about the future" and made clear he has enjoyed working with the North Little Rock community and hopes to continue his tenure as mayor.
The North Little Rock City Council met tonight. Two members were absent - Neil Bryant and Olen Thomas. Here is a summary of what happened in the meeting:
On a 5-2 vote, with the Mayor casting the tie breaking vote, the City passed R-08-75. This resolution authorized a Right-of-way Conveyance for high voltage power lines owned by Entergy located on city-owned Smarthouse property to the north side of Riverfront Drive adjacent to Mr. Bubba Lloyd's and Superior Spring's property. Estimated costs of the relocation of these power lines was $1.1 million dollars with a possible 30-40% increase due to materials cost increases according to Mayor Hays.
The City of North Little Rock will hold Public Hearings related to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and it's 35th Anniversary. Click on the jump for the schedule of the hearings. The first public hearing for Ward 1 is Tuesday, July 29th with the other wards later in the week
The Heat Relief Center will be open Tuesday, July 29th at the North Little Rock Community Center (2700 Willow Street, North Little Rock) from noon to 6 p.m. With the heat index in excess of 105 degrees it's important to take extra precautions to prevent heat related injuries.
It's that time of year again, in just three weeks NLR public schools will reopen. In preparation for this all the elementary schools in the school district will be holding Open House's on Thursday, August 14 from 6:00-7:30 P.M.
Students and parents are invited to attend to meet teachers, get school supplies, and sign up for PTA and/or volunteer opportunites throughout the school year. The North Little Rock School District 2008-2009 school year begins Monday, August 18.
Each NLR school has a web site page and you may find more information each of the schools as well as information on bus routes and school lunches in the school section of Dogtown Wire by clicking on the school tab above
Boone Park Elementary School is holding a Back-to-School Day on Saturday, August 2 from 12:00 - 2:00 P.M.
Boone Park Students and thier familes will be provided with free food, games and school supplies. For more information contact Mavis Cherry, principal at Boone Park Elementary School, at 340-5160 or by e-mail at:
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The Boone Park Elementary web site link may be found on Dogtown Wire in the school section by clicking on the school tab above
The reopening of Dad's Donuts in Levy was featured on Fox16 News Sunday. Dad's was closed for several months and is now open again on MacArthur in Levy. Click here for more details and the link to the story on Fox16 News
The Trav's Thursday night game against the Springfield Cardinals will have some bonus excitement - Thanks to a promotion sponsored by 103.7 the Buzz and the Arkansas Travelers there will be a unique give away of a $1500 diamond ring. But there's a catch, you have to dig for it. The diamond will be buried in the infield and after the game all ladies 18 and older who are interested will be given a plastic spoon and then the search begins. 
