Hydro Adventures Makes An Even Bigger Splash in 2015 with Lower Prices and New, Exciting Rides

 (Poplar Bluff, MO April 15, 2015) It’s almost time for another summer of fun at Hydro Adventures. The Ship’s Captain, Jack Falfas, has brought a tidal wave of new amusement for Hydro Adventure’s second year. “We’ve really upped the ante for year two. Lots of new rides and attractions will mean even more fun for the whole family!” said Falfas. The aquatic adventure embarks on Saturday, May 23 during Memorial Day Weekend.

 With year one such a success at Hydro, the team wanted to show its appreciation to their guests. Regular Single Day Admission has been discounted $5 from last year, now just $24.95. Junior and Senior Admissions will stay at a low price of $19.95 and kids under 32 inches receive free admission.  Season Passes are just $54.95 until May 26, and Junior Season Passes are just $39.95.  

 Year two is all about showing appreciation to park guests, and making sure their wave of fun never breaks. Mr. Falfas explained, “Not only have we added several new attractions, but we actually lowered our prices. This year we are giving our guests more for less money.”

 Aside from the price drop, one of the additions for year two is an entire new Midway filled with fun family rides known as “hard rides” in the amusement industry, like the Tiger Coaster or Tailpipe Alley.  They’re not water rides.  Just good, old-fashioned, endless laughter amusement park rides. 

 Park guests can surf the wave of fun beyond just rides. They can test their skill at games like the Missouri Bombers home run challenge or the Triple Threat 3-point basketball shoot around.  They can also let their cares float away in one of the relaxing poolside cabanas. Hydro Adventures is also readily equipped to book guest’s parties and groups of any size. More rides and attractions are being planned for 2016 and beyond.

 Apart from guest experience, Hydro Adventures takes safety and cleanliness very seriously. The park is filled with thoroughly trained and dedicated lifeguards. Coupling that with crystal clear water and sparkling clean facilities, all guests can be assured to have a fun and safe day at Hydro Adventures.

 Hydro Adventures officially opens Memorial Day Weekend. Saturday, May 23 will be the first full day of operation. Guests are asked to go to Hydro Adventures.com to get more information.

 Mr. Falfas is proud of the park, but knows there’s more to go, “Year one was very much a learning process. We did a lot of things well, but we know there is always room to improve our park for our guests. We sincerely appreciate our guests and want Hydro Adventures to be every family’s ideal destination spot. But we aren’t done, there’s a lot more coming.”

 Year one was wetter.  Year two is better at Hydro Adventures.

 About Hydro Adventures

Hydro Adventures is dedicated to providing our guests with exceptional fun and family entertainment in a safe, clean, and friendly environment through the exceptional training, spirit, and integrity of our staff.

 

About United Parks

United Parks is focused on opportunities in the amusement park, water park, and entertainment industries.  CEO Jack Falfas leads a senior management team that brings more than 100 years of operating experience.  United Parks is an indirect subsidiary of Purchase Capital, an investment firm led by Nicholas J. Singer that provides patient capital for private and public companies with significant potential for long-term value creation.  Hydro Adventures is United Parks’ first operating property.

Southern Bank Celebrates 128 Years by Giving Back

(APRIL 14, 2015 – POPLAR BLUFF, MO) Founded in 1887, Southern Bank will be celebrating it’s 128-year anniversary on Friday, April 17th by giving back to customers and community members by hosting #OnUs events at more than 20 restaurants and businesses across Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas.

Southern Bank employees will be available at various restaurants and businesses offering #OnUs specials, which includes free and discounted food and drinks, to customers during specified times throughout the day on April 17th. Examples of Southern Bank #OnUs events include:

  • Southern Bank in Poplar Bluff will be offering a free happy hour drink #OnUs at the Westwood Sonic location from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

  • Southern Bank in Jonesboro will be offering a free coffee #OnUs at Shadrack’s Coffee in Jonesboro from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.

  • Southern Bank in Springfield will be offering a free coffee #OnUs at Ziggy’s Café on Republic Road from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m.

    For a full listing of #OnUs events hosted by Southern Bank, visit www.bankwithsouthern.com/birthday-events.html. All 33 Southern Bank locations across Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas will also be serving birthday cake in the bank lobbies for customers on Friday, April 17th.

Press Release

“Our success depends on the support of our customers and the communities we serve, therefore we want to celebrate by giving back to those who have continually supported us,” said Greg Steffens, President and CEO of Southern Bank.

Southern Bank was originally chartered in 1887 as a mutual institution that was owned by its depositors. The original founders deposited $100,000 in the Poplar Bluff Loan and Building in order to provide financing to help people buy homes. The name was chosen to symbolize the original purpose.

Assets of the mutual institution grew slowly from $100,000 to $950,000 in 1951. Afterward, the institution started an impressive period of growth in which assets would increase to $23 million in 1969. The next phase of growth was partially due to expansion into neighboring communities.

On April 11, 1969, the institution opened its first branch in Dexter, Missouri, followed soon by other branches. At the end of 1979, assets had grown to $107 million. In 1982, an office in Van Buren, Missouri was acquired and it was during this period, the institution changed its name to Southern Missouri Savings and Loan.

In 1994, the institution completed a conversion from mutual ownership to a publicly traded stock company. By the year 2000, the bank's assets were $221 million and it adopted the name of Southern Missouri Bank.

Since 2000, Southern Bank has had an impressive amount of growth through the addition of new branches and the acquisitions of banking institutions located in Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas.

Southern Bank is now a $1 billion financial institution, with 33 locations in Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas.

About Southern Bank

Southern Bank has served the financial needs of America's Heartland for over 127 years, making it one of the oldest financial institutions headquartered in the region. Southern Bank offers dynamic and competitive products to individuals and businesses with a full range of financial products and services. An intense focus is placed on core values of being strongly rooted within the communities it serves, but Southern Bank also offers the innovative technology and ease of accessibility consumers seek from larger banks. Southern Bank is now a $1 billion financial institution, with 33 locations in Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas. For more information, visit

www.bankwithsouthern.com

Zayn Malik, Formerly of One Direction, Releases First Solo Song

Zayn Malik's leaving of One Direction was the pop music news that you couldn't get away from. We probably shouldn't have been surprised. We shouldn't be surprised from the crazed reaction from Directioners, and we shouldn't be surprised by Malik's leaving. History has proven that it is only a matter of time before an artist breaks away from their boy band to pursue a solo career. 

What should surprise us, though, is how quickly Malik released material from his solo project. The new release " I Won't Mind" is not only literal departure of Malik from 1D, but also a departure of music style or genre. It appears the bubblegum pop may be gone from Malik's repertoire, and we here at Fox Radio Network are debating whether or not we can consider it better.

Better or not, we all agree that it this new song from Malik is different. The next question is whether or not Zayn Malik will be able to have a successful solo career.

 
 


Could Zayn Malik be the next Justin Timberlake, or will he be the next JC Chasez? If you're asking, "Who's JC Chasez?" that's the point.

What do you think about Zayn Malik's new music and style? Like it, love it, hate it, who's Zayn Malik?

Adam Levine Hits Fan with Microphone and She Couldn't Be Happier

During a Maroon 5 concert in Toronto, a fan was attacked by a rogue microphone.

Adam Levine was not a happy camper when technical difficulties brought the concert to a halt. The singer and coach on NBC's The Voice took his frustration out on the not-working microphone, and congruently on a fan, Stephanie Green. 

"In my flustered state, I might have thrown my microphone on the ground and then it might have bounced off of the ground, into poor, sweet Stephanie's face."

Hoping to make it up to the bruised fan, Levine invited Green on stage, and she was allowed to watch the remainder of the concert from the side of the stage.

"He keeps apologising," Green told CityNews.

"[Levine] hugged me… grabbed my face, held my hands! I never thought in a million years this would happen to me."


Katy Perry Selling Left Shark Onesies

Sometimes you feel focused and on-the-ball, like Right Shark. 

At other times, though, you may feel like a plastic bag, drifting through the wind, wanting to start again, like Left Shark. 

If you're more often the latter, or just wanting to stand out from the crowd/other dancers, we've got some great news for you:

Katy Perry is officially selling Left Shark onesies.

Left Shark became a viral sensation following the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show, where he/she/it appeared to have forgotten the choreographed dance, or simply didn't care.

Perry made the announcement on Twitter

"You can now be a proper #leftshark with this official glorious #leftshark onesie"

Wanting your own Left Shark onesie for $129.99 and have the singer's name on the back and the face of Left Shark on the chest? Buy it here: http://katyperry.shop.bravadousa.com/Dept.aspx?cp=14398_69284



Channing Tatum Calls Taylor Swift a Sorcerer

Channing Tatum made some interesting comments regarding Taylor Swift, and his daughter’s love for the pop artist.

In Vanity Fair’s 21st Annual Hollywood issue, Channing Tatum admitted that his daughter is a massive Taylor Swift fan, and the actor even says that Swift is some sort of “sorcerer.”

Tatum says that he spends all of his time with his one-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Everly, listening to Baby Einstein and Swift’s “Shake It Off.”

"She’s a sorcerer of the highest regard," Tatum says in Vanity Fair’s 21st Annual Hollywood issue.

"In a great way, I don’t mean it in a bad way. I don’t know what she’s doing in that video. But my daughter will watch it to the point of just insanity."

I’m sure that all parents can sympathize, Channing.

Tatum’s new film Jupiter Ascending, starring Mila Kunis and Eddie Redmayne, is in theaters NOW. Meanwhile, Magic Mike XXL will hit the big screen on July 1.