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Pine trees sent to space
WASHINGTON (AP) — NASA is studying two loblolly pine trees in Arkansas that were grown from seeds that were launched into space in 1971. Arkansas received four so-called moon trees, but only two survived: one in Historic Washington State Park in south Arkansas and one …
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Churches join summer program to feed low-income Arkansas children
SPRINGDALE (AP) — It’s lunchtime at Colony Square, a low-income apartment complex in Springdale. Stan Nichols, a member of Christ for the World of Northwest Arkansas, drives his Dodge Caravan into the complex. Aided by a couple of volunteers, he sets up a table on …
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ASUMH’s paramedic program receives national accreditation
MOUNTAIN HOME — Arkansas State University-Mountain Home’s paramedic program has received national initial accreditation, the final step in a process that began four years ago. The notification to ASUMH from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs follows a peer review site visit …
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Art workshop planned
The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville will offer an art workshop taught by Dustyn Bork, assistant professor of art at Lyon College, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 25. The workshop will be held in Room 603 of the UACCB Fine Arts …
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Gallery to feature local artist
The Batesville Art Gallery on Main will be hosting an exhibit by local artist Sherry Goforth Aug. 3-31 with a meet and greet at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 10. Goforth “enjoys experimenting with different art mediums and is rarely seen without a camera in hand. Many …
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Workshops to be held in Jonesboro
JONESBORO — Space is available in two professional development workshops, to be held at the Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center, located at 600 E. Lawson Road in Jonesboro. The Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs Educator Training Workshop, with 10 spaces available, will …
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Cave City sets registration, schedule pick up
CAVE CITY — The Cave City School District will hold kindergarten through 12th-grade registration for new students from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 13. Schedules can be picked up from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the following days: Fifth and sixth grades, Tuesday; seventh …
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Hayes Everett Hodges
Jimmy and Lindsey Hodges of Cave City have announced the birth of a son at White River Medical Center on July 31, 2012. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and has been named Hayes Everett Hodges. Grandparents of the child are Kathy Hodges and …
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Seth Vincent Swinger
Harley and Rebecca Swinger of Calico Rock have announced the birth of a son at White River Medical Center on July 31, 2012. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 14.6 ounces and has been named Seth Vincent Swinger. Grandparents of the child are Austin and Sharon …
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The Martins to perform in Mountain View
MOUNTAIN VIEW — Christian recording artists the Martins will be featured at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Ozark Folk Center Auditorium, located at 1032 Park Ave. in Mountain View. Siblings Judy, Jonathan and Joyce Martin have enjoyed countless radio hits and performances on stages at …
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Isabella Grace Rose
David and Tara Rose, Jacob, Abby and Richard of Mountain View have announced the birth of a daughter and sister at White River Medical Center on July 26, 2012. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and has been named Isabella Grace Rose. Grandparents of …
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Allie Jo Toland
Christopher and Malorie Toland, Tyler, Haley and Hanna of Batesville have announced the birth of a daughter and sister at White River Medical Center on July 26, 2012. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and has been named Allie Jo Toland. Grandparents of the …
