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Thankful for story that changed life
By Jennifer Lirette
“Humanity is never so beautiful as when praying for forgiveness, or else forgiving another.”
- Jean Paul Richter
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Dear Chicken Soup for the Soul:
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Singing praises for truckers
As you read this, you have one more day to thank a trucker.
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AREA NEWS BRIEFS
Evening Shade plans open house
EVENING SHADE – Evening Shade Schools will have an open house from 5:30 to 7 Thursday night.
The annual report to the public will follow in the library.
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Books-a-Million store closes in Searcy
SEARCY (AP) – Books-A-Million is closing a store here, saying only that its lease has not been renewed.
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BHS open house set
Parents and guardians are invited to attend Batesville High School’s open house at 6 p.m. Tuesday, according to Principal Ronnie Coots.
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Garner inducted into Outdoor Hall of Fame
Carl Garner, a 1938 alumnus of Lyon College, will be inducted into the Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame at a banquet tonight in Little Rock.
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State Police director warns of video poker crackdown
SPRINGDALE (AP) – State police director Col. Don Melton is warning businesses that state troopers are poised to crack down on video poker machines.
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Sheriff’s car hit by dump truck
On Thursday shortly before noon, Independence County Sheriff Dan Johnson was involved in an automobile accident while driving a county-owned vehicle.
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Sheriff’s office sees turnover
In the eight months since Sheriff Dan Johnson took office, 10 employees have left county employment; eight voluntary resignations and two fired for cause.
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Federal judge upholds ban on homosexual adoptions
MIAMI (AP) – A federal judge ruled Thursday that Florida’s law banning homosexuals from adopting children is valid, accepting the state’s argument that married couples provide the most stable house
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Junior Lady Pioneers score volleyball first
MARION – The Batesville Junior Lady Pioneers scored their first-ever volleyball victory here Thursday night.
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Newport drag strip sets big race Sunday
NEWPORT – A $500-to-win Super Pro drag race is scheduled at the Newport Raceway on Sunday, according to a news release.
