by arkpresswomen | Feb 8, 2011 | Free speech
Veteran journalist Carol M. Griffee, 74, of North Little Rock, died January 24, 2011 after a long struggle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) caused by smoking. Carol was born December 30, 1937, in Washington, D.C., to University of Arkansas graduates...
by arkpresswomen | Feb 1, 2011 | Free speech
Thanks to Kristin “Two I’s” Netterstrom for this heads up: 2011 Arkansas Literary Festival Offerings Include Argenta Venues and Writing Contests Participants at the 2011 Arkansas Literary Festival will be able to attend programs on both sides of the...
by arkpresswomen | Jan 30, 2011 | Free speech
A big welcome home to Claudia Ahrens! Ashli said she was able to come home Saturday. Further from Ashli: “She is rather weak and tires easily but already seems better since napping in her own bed this afternoon. … Mom appreciates the calls and cards.” Keep her in...
by arkpresswomen | Jan 28, 2011 | Free speech
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Challenger explosion. In the dying days of PMs newspapers, the Challenger explosion marked a last hurrah. Working at Belo’s chain of suburban Dallas daily PMers, this was the only time in my career where ‘stop the...
by arkpresswomen | Jan 28, 2011 | Free speech
Colleagues, please continue to keep Claudia in your prayers. Daughter Ashli says Claudia’s making progress — able to take broth and clear liquids. We know she’ll be glad to get off the IVs as soon as possible. We hope that she’ll be back on...
by arkpresswomen | Jan 25, 2011 | Free speech
Our friend, Carol Griffee, died this evening around 7:10 p.m. at the Little Rock inpatient unit of Arkansas Hospice. Although her body was failing, her mind stayed sharp until just the last few days. Carol completed all her own burial arrangements weeks ago. She will...
