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Arkansas Fallen Soldier 5K Memorial Run

Lisa Lindsey — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:25:19 +0000

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 1 and come to the Arkansas Fallen Soldier 5k Memorial Run! The 5K run is from 6a.m. to 11 a.m. June 1 and starts at Trinity Baptist Church located at 3115 Trinity Boulevard. Proceeds go to help families of fallen soldiers in our area and to the Wounded Warrior [...]

Live Music at 'Riverfest 2013′ in Little Rock Memorial Day Weekend [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:07:35 +0000

This weekend wraps up Little Rock’s biggest festival, “Riverfest”, and there are some awesome musical performers lined up for this Memorial Day Weekend. Artists for the events this weekend include Bush, Sugar Ray, Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line, Darius Rucker, Peter Frampton, and many more. (riverfest.com)

'Medical Marijuana Blues' – Cheech and Chong [AUDIO]

Jeff Easterling — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:36:35 +0000

C&C continue to do their live shows, and release new music. Here’s the latest tune from the duo’s recent “Cheech & Chong Animated Movie”. This one is titled “Medical Marijuana Blues” and comes from the Soundtrack of “Cheech & Chong’s Animated Movie“.

The Worst Music Video Ever Made – 'Tan Mom' [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:37:34 +0000

Think of the worst music video you have ever seen. This is worse! “Tan Mom” Patricia Krentcil released a dance track a few weeks ago, and it was so bad, she decided it needed a video to make it better. It did not work. Unless of course she was trying to make the most horrible video ever, [...]

Texarkana Arkansas City Board to Meet Tonight

John Williams — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:16:49 +0000

The Texarkana Arkansas City Board of Directors to meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.The board will consider a number of ordinances, including one to add Jefferson Avenue to the street bond program which will mean restoration work on the street from Broad Street, north to Interstate 30. There will also be a closed [...]

DPS Increases Patrols for Memorial Day Weekend

John Williams — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:57:09 +0000

The Texas Department of Public Safety will significantly increase trooper patrols for the Memorial Day Weekend to try and help keep Texas roadways safe.The increased patrols will run from Friday May 24th through Monday May 27th. Troopers will be looking for drunk drivers, speeders, seat belt violators, and other traffic violators statewide. Authorities say drivers [...]

Synergistic Live Friday Night at Fat Jack's Sports Bar

Wes Spicher — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:31:56 +0000

The rock band Synergistic will bring their live show to Fat Jack’s Sport Bar in Texarkana on Friday night. Synergistic was born in early 2007. Band members are Jason Cigainero on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Aaron Ervin on lead guitar and backup vocals, Casey Huff/Dave Ainsworth on bass guitar and backup vocals, and Curits [...]

Bacon Restaurant Has to Close Because of Bacon Smell?

Wes Spicher — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:53:12 +0000

Can a restaurant that sells bacon, be closed because of the smell of bacon? A San Francisco bacon restaurant called ‘Bacon Bacon’ must shut its doors after neighbors’ complaints about the smell of bacon revealed a fatal permitting issue, according to the San Francisco Examiner. Bacon Bacon,will close its doors at the end of service [...]

2013 Billboard Music Awards – Worst Dressed

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:04:25 +0000

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards hit Las Vegas Sunday night (May 19) and we're thrilled to report that there were only a scant few clunkers in the worst dressed department. Fashion-wise, there were more good looks than bad ones, as the event was a mixed bag of classy gowns and party frocks, and some strange takes on pantsuits.

Without further ado, these were the most questionable and "WTF?" looks of the night.

2013 Billboard Music Awards – Best Dressed

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:04:15 +0000

The Billboard Music Awards swarmed Las Vegas on Sunday night (May 19), and due to the not-exactly-formal nature of the event, the red carpet ensembles were a mix of couture gowns and more casual, low-key frocks.

Here's our recap of the evening's best -- and there were quite a few. It was refreshing to see so many dresses we'd sever a limb to own.

Prince Closes 2013 Billboard Music Awards With Rare Performance Medley

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:03:54 +0000

Prince closed the 2013 Billboard Music Awards with a rare (and incredibly noisy) performance, delivering a two-song medley to celebrate being honored with the Billboard Icon Award. After Prince was celebrated for his unfettered ability and desire to rock, he took the stage and began to deliver a funked out and ultimately slower, sexier and [...]

Justin Bieber + Will.i.Am Perform '#thatPOWER' at 2013 Billboard Music Awards [Video]

Gina Vespa — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:44:35 +0000

Last month, will.i.am premiered a brand-new video for ‘#thatPOWER,’ which featured a striking digital doppleganger of Justin Bieber, and tonight (May 19), the Biebs teamed up with him in the flesh to perform the song at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. The sunglass-clad singers showed off their robotic dance moves, and Bieber engaged the crowd with his ear-catching vocals.

Taylor Swift Takes Artist of the Year Honor at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Kat Lee — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:29:13 +0000

Taylor Swift is really cleaning up at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards and she can add Artist of the Year to the laundry list of hardware that she’s taking home from Vegas. She accepted the top honors in her royal blue mini dress from Celine Dion, who looks like she hasn’t aged a day in about 20 [...]

Scientists Answer Question of Why Women Live Longer than Men [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:02:28 +0000

On average, women live longer than men. All over the world, they just do. Scientist have finally figured out why that is. Research by scientists in Japan has shown that as men get older their bodies produce less T Cells and B Cells than women do. B Cells produce antibodies, and T Cells fight infections. [...]

'Paranoid Potheads' – New Song from Cheech and Chong [AUDIO]

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:34:41 +0000

Everybody’s favorite stoners are back with “Cheech & Chong’s Animated Movie”. The duo has released one of their new tunes from the soundtrack titled “Paranoid Potheads”. They have the song posted up on SoundCloud… Listen here…

Best Summer Camps Near Texarkana

Wes Spicher — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:59:30 +0000

If you are looking for something for the kids to do this summer here are a few of the weekly camps and activities going on in Texarkana this summer. MINTON’S SPORTSPLEX Ages 5-12 Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. 5610 Richmond Road, Texarkana, TX 75503 Minton’s Sportsplex has been a staple of the Texarkana area [...]

Win a VIP Victory Lane Club Package for the Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:59:05 +0000

Get ready for the open wheel ringmasters of the IZOD Indy Series to return to Texas Motor Speedway Saturday June 8, and you could win the VIP Treatment with seats in a Victory Lane Club suite! The prize package includes tickets for four people to enjoy the air conditioned comfort of a Victory Lane Club [...]

Its Flashback Friday Time on Power 95.9

Mimi — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:56:37 +0000

Get your Flashback Friday requests in to us! Our studio phone is not working so you have two choices to get those requests in: click here to email or hit us up on Facebook.

We are looking for upbeat POP tunes from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s to get us ready for a GREAT weekend.

Submit a Birthday to be Announced on The Morning Show

Mimi — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:46:16 +0000

We announce birthdays at 7:30 a.m. during The Power Morning Show. Our phone in the studio is not working so GET BIRTHDAYS in for the entire weekend by using the link below. Someone will win lunch for two from Wingstop – The Wing Experts.

Watch These Ducklings Struggling to Follow Their Mom — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:31 +0000

[onescreen item="5073572"] Sure, being a baby duck means that you’re undeniably adorable, but that doesn’t make life any easier. You’re expected to do lots of things that most species can’t accomplish when they’re just a few days old. For example, when we adult humans encounter a curb, it isn’t too intimidating. But to a duckling, [...]