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Amanda's Little Rock Blog February 2009 Archive

By Amanda Galiano, About.com Guide to Little Rock since 1999

Congratulations Kris Allen

Thursday February 26, 2009
Our Arkansas boy made it to the top 12! I won't bore everyone with any more Idol details, but Kris Allen got voted through to the real competition. ... Read More

Hot Springs Hotel Voted 8th Dirtiest in the US

Thursday February 26, 2009
Dirty rooms, moldy bathrooms and weird smells await you when you check into the Velda Rose in Hot Springs, according to TripAdvisor's Dirtiest Hotels in the United States. Reviews ... Read More

My Thoughts: Kris Allen on American Idol Wednesday Night

Wednesday February 25, 2009
I'll post a follow up tomorrow too, but I just got finished watching Kris sing "Man in the Mirror." Singing Michael Jackson is normally a bad omen on American ... Read More

Arkansas, Step Up and Vote For Kris Allen on American Idol

Tuesday February 24, 2009
Tomorrow may be your only chance to vote Kris Allen on American Idol. That is, if you don't vote for Kris Allen on American Idol tomorrow it probably will ... Read More

Arkansas Background Check Records Missing

Sunday February 22, 2009
Anyone in Arkansas who has a background check since the mid-1990s could be at risk for identity theft. A storage facility misplaced a data storage tape with criminal background check data ... Read More

Ray Winder Field up for Debate AGAIN

Thursday February 19, 2009
I was disappointed at the beginning of the month when the special committee decided to recommend recommended the $1.1 million bid by UAMS for Ray Winder, but I was glad ... Read More

Fayetteville Ninth Healthiest Housing Market According to New Survey

Wednesday February 18, 2009
According to Builder, Fayetteville 's housing market is doing really well. The magazine lists reasons including it's proximity to the Wal-mart corporate offices, the university and low unemployment rates ... Read More

The Flying Fish in Downtown Little Rock

Monday February 16, 2009
I brought my mom to the Flying Fish for the first time last night. The conversation went something like this: Her: "Why do I want to go the Flying Fish? What ... Read More

Conway American Idol Hopeful: Kris Allen

Friday February 13, 2009
Did you know American Idol hopeful Kris Allen lives in Arkansas? He auditioned in Louisville, and has made it to the top 36. So far, he's had no drama, ... Read More

Animal Sweethearts and What's The Matter

Wednesday February 11, 2009
Don't forget the kids on Valentine's day. This year, the zoo is doing a special arts and craft class (cost $20) for kids. They will be making and ... Read More

Holla Bend Wildlife Refuge

Monday February 9, 2009
I went to Holla Bend Wildlife Refuge last weekend and found it to be the perfect place for birding. My friends and I saw four different species of hawk, ... Read More

Little Rock Kid's Birthday Party Guide

Sunday February 8, 2009
I recently updated and expanded my child's birthday party list, because I noticed that many of the prices had increased since last year. If you're planning to have a ... Read More

Tobacco Tax Passes With 75 For and 24 Against

Thursday February 5, 2009
Govenor Mike Beebe's bill, designed in part to raise $88 million to create a statewide trauma system plus expanding many other health programs, passed today. Seventy-four voted for and 24 ... Read More

“Reel” Civil Rights Film Festival at Market Street Cinema This Weekend

Thursday February 5, 2009
This weekend at the Market Street (1521 Merrill Drive in Little Rock) is the "Reel" Civil Rights Film Festival. The festival shows movies relating fast and current civi rights ... Read More

Send Your Valentine Some Romance

Tuesday February 3, 2009
It's not too late to get a fancy postmark for your Valentine. Romance, AR puts a more elaborate love themed postmark on things mailed through their office. The ... Read More

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