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Science winners named
HIGHLAND — The Northcentral Arkansas Education Service Cooperative annual regional science fair was held recently at the gym at the Highland School District. Two hundred and fifty students, along with their teachers and other volunteers participated. Area seventh- and eighth-grade overall winner was Bree Howard …
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Indian dancing to be demonstrated
HEBER SPRINGS — The Indian Inter-tribal Association of Arkansas will demonstrate American Indian dancing in full regalia Saturday on the front lawn of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers William Carl Garner Visitor Center in Heber Springs. The one-hour demonstrations will be at 11 a.m. …
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A Glance at Days Gone By
The A.T. (Andrew Thomas) Best family posed for this photo circa 1915 at the Best farm in the Elixir Springs area of Dota Township in Independence County. Best married twice. He and his first wife, Etta Sorrels, had three daughters, then she died less than …
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Mirror Lake fishing derby to be June 9
HOT SPRINGS — Children out of school for the summer and their families who are looking for ways to have fun in the sun together may want to check out the free fishing derbies for children in the Ozark, Ouachita and St. Francis national forests, …
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Rain gauges available for data collection
ASH FLAT — All conservation districts in the state have been asked to participate in the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network, known as CoCoRaHS for short, said Kerrie Brightwell, Sharp County Conservation District secretary. “CoCoRaHS is a unique, nonprofit, community-based network of volunteers …
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Folk center classes pick up where YouTube leaves off – ‘Knife making classes are very popular, book quickly’
MOUNTAIN VIEW — The do-it-yourself crowd continues to gain momentum with everything from television shows to Pinterest and YouTube available as resources and inspiration for their projects. But sometimes do-it-yourself knowledge can’t be gleaned from the Intenet alone. That’s where Ozark Folk Center State Park …
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Reunions scheduled
Smith-Wink The Smith-Wink Family Reunion will be from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Pavilion No. 2 at Riverside Park in Batesville. A potluck will be served at noon. The reunion was formerly held the second Saturday of June. G.F. Green SULPHUR ROCK …
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Miller visits Rehobeth Baptist
MOOREFIELD — Rehobeth Baptist Church will hold a revival at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. June 4 through 6. David Miller is the visiting speaker. LaVaughn Moody will be the worship leader. Bob Womack is pastor. The church is located …
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Ingle to lead revival
PLEASANT PLAINS — Evangelist Rick Ingle will lead revival services at Pleasant Plains Baptist Church, located at 89 Wish St. The Rick Ingle story, “From a Ghetto Gang Leader to the Pulpit,” has been broadcast worldwide and beamed over the former iron and bamboo curtains …
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Lee’s chapel holds singing
SANDTOWN — The annual singing at Lee’s Chapel in Sandtown will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. The event is open to the public.
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Egner Cemetery memorial set
Egner Cemetery memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the cemetery. The event is open to the public.
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Thumbelina
The North Arkansas Dance Theatre will present “Thumbelina” at 7 p.m. Friday and at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Brown Chapel on the Lyon College campus. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children under 12 with proceeds benefiting the nonprofit organization. Thumbelina, Lauren Cambias, …
