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Sarah Grace Mesko
Growing up with her musical family in Hot Springs, Sarah Mesko thought she would become a professional flutist. But once she found her voice, Mesko became an award-winning soprano.
FAYETTEVILLE — Sarah Mesko’s musical hero is Freddie Mercury. Mesko idolizes the late lead singer of Queen for his astonishing vocal ability, operatic in style and quality. The Hot Springs native loves listening to Mercury, and can’t say enough good things about his voice. Continue reading...
Dancers polish shoes for annual competition
BENTONVILLE — It’s a lot easier to bring the greats to Northwest Arkansas than to visit them in their native settings. Continue reading...
Morril Hilton Harriman Jr.
Morril Harriman is Gov. Mike Beebe’s chief of staff - and best friend. A behind-the-scenes brainy type, Harriman also is considered by many to be the state’s most powerful chief of staff ever.
LITTLE ROCK — Morril Harriman isn’t just Gov. Mike Beebe’s chief of staff. He’s the governor’s “bro,” and vice versa. Continue reading...
Linda Diane Watson Gleason
On Jan. 14, Linda Gleason will be honored as the 2012 Woman of the Year by Women and Children First. A deeply spiritual couple, Gleason and her husband are building a home that eventually will become
LITTLE ROCK — Linda Gleason and her husband, George, built a house soon after they moved from Ozark to Little Rock in 1996 and expected to live out their lives in it. When their youngest child left for college, however, they rethought where they wanted to spend their days. Continue reading...
Anniversaries
FAYETTEVILLE — Dorothy and Clarence Young, originally of Little Rock, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Thursday with an open-house reception at Butterfield Trail Village Lodge. The couple were married Dec. 29, 1941. Mrs. Young, the former Dorothy Hankins, is a dance teacher and round dance caller. Young, a World War II veteran, is an architect. Continue reading...
Anniversaries
LITTLE ROCK — AUGUSTA — Geraldine and J.C. Branscum celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Saturday with a family celebration at Augusta Economic Center. The couple were married Dec. 24, 1946. Mrs. Branscum is the former Geraldine Kissinger. Both are retired from the family business, East End Furniture of Augusta. They are the parents of Brenda Key of Augusta; James Branscum and Bryan Branscum, both of Howell; Coy Branscum and Bruce Branscum, both of Searcy; Jeannie Whitehead of Tupelo; and Gale Branscum of Tulsa. The couple have 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mary Jo and Jack H. Tew of Little Rock will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary. The couple were married Dec. 27, 1956. Mrs. Tew, the former Mary Jo Priest, is a retired secretary with Veterans Affairs and the Internal Revenue Service. Tew retired from the Air Force and as a management analyst for the IRS. They are the parents of John A. Tew of Dallas. Gail and John Clark of Maumelle celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple were mar Continue reading...
Engagements
LITTLE ROCK — Sarah Margaret Eldridge, daughter of Corinne and Paul Ritchie Eldridge Jr. of Forrest City, and Jonathan Charles Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rhine Wright Jr. of Little Rock; March 31: Michelle Elizabeth Mothershed, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Mothershed of Little Rock, and Marcus James Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin J. Smith of Little Rock; March 17. Continue reading...
Weddings
LITTLE ROCK — Milloway-Corbitt Alanna Brooke Corbitt and David Loy Milloway were united in marriage Tuesday in Anthony Chapel at Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs. The father of the groom officiated. Parents of the bride are Sandy and Orville Corbitt of Little Rock. The groom is the son of Vanessa and Jim Milloway of Lamar. Honor attendants were Tori Watkins Corbitt, Erin Taylor, David Hunter and Justin Pitts. The couple will make their home in Fort Smith. Taylor-Grace Continue reading...
Donald Jay Smith
Though he served in 10 other positions at Tyson Foods Inc., Donnie Smith says he never thought he would become CEO of the $32 billion company. Deeply religious, he believes in doing the best he can -
SPRINGDALE — Donnie Smith would love to learn to speak fluent Spanish. Continue reading...
James Powell Hendricks
Artist James Hendricks got his start drawing moon rocks.Today, his style has evolved into abstract art created with buckets, push brooms, carwash brushes, squeegees, hypodermic needles and even plasti
LITTLE ROCK — James Hendricks’ passion for art didn’t overshadow his love of science. It merely enhanced, colored, shaped and deepened that love. Continue reading...
Carol Anne Reeves
Named by Fortune magazine as one of the 10 most powerful female entrepreneurs, Carol Reeves has helped college students win thousands of dollars in awards and create dozens of jobs. Labeled “The Coach
FAYETTEVILLE — Carol Reeves learned more from a board game than she did in school. Continue reading...
Engagements
LITTLE ROCK — Andrea Dorsey, daughter of Becky and Roger Dorsey of Hot Springs, and Phillip Stickney, son of Gail and Phillip Stickney of Fayetteville; Jan. 21. Continue reading...
Anniversaries
CONWAY — Sylvia and George Melvin celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary recently with a trip to Alaska. The couple were married Nov. 5, 1961. Mrs. Melvin retired as secretary for the Postal Service’s Arkansas district manager. Melvin retired as a postmaster at Morrilton. They are the parents of Sander Hayes Melvin of Frederick, Md., Conlee Boyd Melvin of Keller, Texas, and the late Derek Wade Melvin. They have five grandchildren. PINE BLUFF — Aline and Roy Harrison have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple were married Nov. 10, 1961. Mrs. Harrison is the former Aline Kelley. Harrison retired from International Paper Co. They are the parents of John Harrison of Little Rock and Janet Studdard of Richardson, Texas. Frances and Joe Red of Mabelvale will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday with a reception at Sardis United Methodist Church. The couple were married Nov. 17, 1951. Mrs. Red, the former Frances Fleming, retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Re Continue reading...
Weddings
LITTLE ROCK — Ashley Elizabeth Milam and Karl Otto Seidenschnur were united in marriage Friday in St. James United Methodist Church. The Rev. Greg Schick officiated. Continue reading...
Donald Bacigalupi
Regarded in art circles as a visionary, Don Bacigalupi believes art is for everyone. On Friday, he will preside over the opening of the first new major American art museum in more than half a century,
BENTONVILLE — Don Bacigalupi is excited. Continue reading...
