
Back in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s the world famous Peabody Hotel was one of those grand hotels that had live national radio broadcasts featuring the top entertainers of the time. It was pretty much the social destination of the entire area.
Then the Peabody went dark and did not re open until 1981 thanks to the
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A Florida couple will endow five leadership scholarships at the University of Mississippi, adding to the school's selection of merit scholarships.
Venture capitalist Roe Stamps and his wife Penny will cover half the cost of 5 scholarships each year beginning in fall 2013.
...LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - The Little Rock Zoo says two dogs burrowed under a fence and killed five animals in the children's farm area overnight.
The zoo says the pit bull and pit bull-terrier mix apparently dug under a fence that surrounds the perimeter of the zoo and killed four goats and one sheep. The zoo says the dogs ran away and went back
...LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - The Arkansas State Fair is offering new rides and fat-laden food that's easier to carry, along with entertainment that ranges from country music to performing baboons.
The fair opens Friday in Little Rock and runs through Oct. 21, with daily admission of $8 for adults
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