A Place to Call Home: Dakota

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 5:23pm

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- At the Hearts and Hooves therapeutic riding center in Sherwood, the gate is closed and "Peanut" the horse is all saddled up.

"Watch your step going up the block," instructor Sarah Harmon warned, as 13-year old foster child Dakota got himself ready to ride.

Harmon lead the way, teaching Dakota how to listen and direct his horse. It's a magical lesson for a boy with no mom, no dad, and a mild disability.

"He has moderate hearing loss," said DHS family services worker Nancy Shaikh. "He wears hearing aids. He can hear without, but just not as well."

Dakota loves all animals, but especially horses.

"Hamsters, dogs, cats, horses, all kinds of animals," he said.

His love for animals is a testament to his pure and giant heart.

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Reminder: Deadline to assess personal property May 31

Submitted by Lindsey Tugman, Online Producer for Today's THV

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 8:58am

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Commissioner of State Lands John Thurston would like to remind everyone that the deadline for assessing your personal property is May 31, 2013.

Assessments determine how much your property tax bill will be.

"Property taxes are vital to our counties and communities, without timely assessments counties may miss out on funding," says Commissioner Thurston. These tax revenues help fund our schools, public libraries, emergency and county services.

Please contact your county assessor's office to assess your personal property by May 31 to avoid late penalties.

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ASMSA to hold commencement ceremony May 25

Submitted by Arkansas School... on Tuesday, May 21st, 4:20 pm

HOT SPRINGS — The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts will hold its commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25, in Summit Arena at the Hot Springs Convention Center. There are 97 students in the Class of 2013.

Three seniors will speak during the ceremony. Student Government Association President Sorena Lo of Paris will give the senior address. Mehr Shah of Little Rock will provide the welcome, and Dimple Shah of Paragould will give the senior speech. Lo is the daughter of Vanessa and Hue Lo. Mehr Shah is the daughter of Sitara and M.B. Shah. Dimple Shah is the daughter of Nisha and Himansu Shah.

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AHSCA announces 2013 All-Star Baseball/Softball/Soccer coaches

Submitted by Jessica Duff

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 1:13pm

CONWAY, Ark. (AAA) - The Arkansas Activities Association announced the head coaches and coaching staffs for the 2013 Arkansas Army National Guard/Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Baseball, Softball and Soccer games on June 18-19, 2013.

UCA associate athletic director Darrell Walsh welcomed the members of the AHSCA, the 2013 All-Star coaches and media representatives during the morning press conference.

This marks the 58th anniversary of All-Star competition and the 10th for baseball, softball and soccer.

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Batesville man arrested on child porn charges

Submitted by THV 11 News Staff

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 9:17am

BATESVILLE, Ark. (KTHV) -- Sheriff's deputies arrested Grant Raider of Batesville Tuesday morning on charges of possessing child pornography.

The Independence County Sheriff's Department said in a statement that State Police and Homeland Security agents were involved in the investigation.

At this hour Raider is in custody awaiting formal charges.

(Source: Independence County Sheriff's Dept. release)

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Blanchard Caverns celebrates 40 years

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 4:02pm

FIFTY SIX, Ark. -- Blanchard Springs Caverns, located on the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest will celebrate its 40th Anniversary this year. The public is invited to the anniversary celebration on June 15, 2013, in Fifty Six, Arkansas. The Celebration will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Amphitheater near the Caverns. Invited speakers include Acting Deputy Regional Forester Mike Balboni; State Senator Missy Thomas Irvin, and other local dignitaries.

Following the 10:30 a.m. event, the public is invited to a day of activities for all ages, including lunch, games, music by The Leatherwoods, Cross-Saw demonstrations, and much more.

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Today's Box Office: Star Trek boldly goes

Submitted by Jonathan Nettles

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 6:39am

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- THV 11 Film Critic (and self-proclaimed Trekologist) Jonathan Nettles says that Star Trek Into Darkness is probably the best film in the franchise.

To read this article in it's original Klingon click here.

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