Austin NewsLocal news for Austin, AR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Area volunteers take 'polar plunge' for Special Olympics- February 18, 2008 "There's nothing like getting that hug from the athletes when you've done something for them. You're going to get a hug and a kiss, no matter what." Braving 40-degree weather, a windchill of 34, steady rain and fog volunteers from around Faulkner County plunged into Lake Beaverfork for the Polar Bear Plunge benefitting Area 17 Special Olympics. via Log Cabin Democrathttp://www.topix.net/city/austin-ar/2008/02/area-volunteers-take-polar-plunge-for-special-... Lonoke County men accused of sex crimes- February 17, 2008 Two Lonoke County men face felony charges after two girls reported sexual abuse earlier this week, authorities said Friday. via Herald-Leaderhttp://www.topix.net/city/austin-ar/2008/02/lonoke-county-men-accused-of-sex-crimes?fromrs... Lonoke County Authorities Arrest Two On Child Porn Charges- February 16, 2008 Lonoke County authorities have arrested two men in connection with child pornography. via KTHV-TVhttp://www.topix.net/city/austin-ar/2008/02/lonoke-county-authorities-arrest-two-on-child-... 'Wish-A-Thon' Held in Little Rock- February 9, 2008 "He has in-stage renal disease, and his kidneys are failing, and he was only born with one. So now he is on dialysis for six months and he is possibly going to get a kidney transplant." Right now there are about 40 Arkansas children with life-threatening medical conditions waiting to have a wish granted, so Channel 7 teamed up with 103.7 The Buzz and The Point 94.1 Friday for a 13-hour ... via KATV Little Rockhttp://www.topix.net/city/austin-ar/2008/02/wish-a-thon-held-in-little-rock?fromrss=1 |