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10 Gloriously Green St. Patrick's Day Foods

Kathy Landin — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 05:00:21 +0000

Everyone knows that St. Patrick’s Day is the one day out of the year when we’re all Irish. And, apparently that translates into wearing anything green and silly we can get our hands on and having as much to drink as we can carry at one time. But, there’s another strange tradition that has developed in celebration of this day. We can't explain it. Are Irish people really that into unnaturally green food?

Bacon Could Become Even Better, Thanks to Genetics

Danny Gallagher — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:30:35 +0000

Bacon is one of the few foods on this Earth that is perfect and beautiful all by itself, it doesn’t need seasoning or melted cheese. However, that hasn’t stopped some scientists from trying to make it even tastier… The Swine Genome Sequencing Consortium announced they have cracked the complicated pig genome in the hope that [...]

Pizza From Cinnabon?[POLL]

Wes Spicher — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:31:09 +0000

Cinnabon has just opened up a test kitchen at the Atlanta-based Cumberland Mall to pump out new products like croissants, an apple danish, cupcakes, breakfast sandwiches, and this cool looking Pizzabon.The Pizzabon isn’t sweet but it does use the trademark Cinnabon dough, topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni. The Pizzabon’s success is based on the [...]

A New Report Indicates Fittest And Fattest States In The U.S.

Aaron on Air — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:44:43 +0000

All that fresh mountain air must be a very good thing, because according to a new report from the CDC, Colorado has once again ranked as the thinnest state in the nation. Colorado was once the only state in the US with an obesity rate lower than 20 percent, and while it can no longer [...]

A $450 Dollar Pizza?[POLL]

Wes Spicher — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:39:51 +0000

In the search for the craziest food out there I found a pizza for the low price of 450! For those who weren’t interested in burgers like the $295 Le Burger, or the $666 Douche’ Burger there is the $450 pizza! The pizza is sold at Stevenson Pizza Co., a pizzeria chain in British Columbia, Canada. [...]

Sparks in the Park Schedule of Events for Music, Fireworks & Fun

Wes Spicher — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:03:41 +0000

There will be a lot of events for all ages at Sparks in the Park this Saturday, June 30th at the Four States Fairgrounds. The Schedule of Events is posted below..In addition to the many events and activities, there will also be a costume contest. Be sure to stop by the Townsquare Booth and say hi [...]

What Is Your Favorite Finger Food?[SURVEY]

Wes Spicher — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:40:45 +0000

Today is national pigs in a blanket day, so I want to know what is your favorite finger food? Finger food is food meant to be eaten directly using the hands, in contrast to food eaten with a knife and fork, or other utensils. In some cultures, food is almost always eaten with the hands; for example, Ethiopian [...]

Animal Shelter in Desperate Need of Dog and Puppy Food

Mimi — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:34:16 +0000

Our local animal shelter, the Animal Care and Adoption Center, Texarkana, Arkansas, is in DESPERATE need of dog and puppy food. You can help by dropping dog and puppy food off at the shelter located at 203 Harrison in Texarkana, Arkansas. You can save your back and purchase gift cards at Tractor Supply on Stateline. Just leave the cards at the store and volunteers will deliver the food to the shelter.

Sparks in the Park Schedule of Events for Music, Fireworks & Fun

Mimi — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:00:30 +0000

There will be a lot of events for all ages at Sparks in the Park this Saturday, July, 2 at the Four States Fairgrounds. The Schedule of Events is posted below with one minor change, the motorcycle stunt show will not occur.In addition to the many events and activities, there will also be a costume [...]

Star Spangled Costume Contest at Sparks in the Park

Mimi — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:04:47 +0000

Enter the costume contest at Sparks in the Park on Saturday, July 2, at the Four States Fairgrounds in Texarkana. Put your favorite patriotic outfit on and register for the Star Spangled Contest at the Townsquare Media booth by 7PM to win prizes. Check out the Schedule of Events for Sparks in the Park too!

Enter the Photo Contest at Sparks in the Park

Mimi — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:13:18 +0000

Win a $100 gift card in the Sparks in the Park Photo Contest. There will be plenty of photo moments during the events at Sparks in the Park on Saturday, July 2, at the Four States Fairgrounds. Load your camera with new batteries and click away during the fun and festivities then submit your photos [...]

Sparks in the Park set for July 2, Fireworks, Food & Family Fun

Mimi — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:19:07 +0000

Its time for fireworks, live music and family fun at the Four States Fairgrounds. Sparks in the Park will be on Saturday, July 2, starting at 4PM.

There will be many fun activities and games for the kiddos and tons of entertainment for the adults.

Fireworks start at 9:30PM. Admission is free!