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Train-truck wreck kills 1
WALDENBURG — A Poinsett County man is dead and three others are injured after a train hit a tractor-trailer truck near Highway 49 Tuesday morning. According to Arkansas State Police, the truck driver, 25-year-old David A. Henderson of Waldenburg, was killed as he was headed …
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Hearing today in West Memphis public records case
MARION (AP) — A hearing is scheduled in a legal battle over public records in the case of three Cub Scouts who were killed 20 years ago in West Memphis. Judge Victor Hill was to hold a hearing today in a lawsuit that has sought …
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Osteoporosis talk slated
Osteoporosis, a disease that develops over a lifetime, is both underdiagnosed and undertreated with significant late life consequences, according to a news release. A free continuing education program “What’s New and Important in Osteoporosis” will be held at White River Medical Center, Josephine Rogers Women’s …
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Bake sale benefits MOD
SOUTHSIDE — Southside Methodist Church will have its March of Dimes bake sale from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. The church is located at 39 Magnolia St. across from Southside School. All proceeds will go to the March of Dimes.
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Calico Rock chamber looks to renew interest
CALICO ROCK — When the Calico Rock Area Chamber of Commerce seemed to be fading away last year from lack of active members, several people came together to discuss ways to “Save the Chamber.” When contacted, many local organizations, churches and the city government agreed …
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Local author speaks to Red Hat Society
Batesville author Ila Clements, who writes historical novels, was the featured speaker at the March 19 meeting of the local chapter of the Red Hat Society. Clements has finished her 5-volume Carolina Sagas of historical fiction last fall. The Carolina Sagas include, in order, “Love …
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Clinton Presidential Center to open new temporary exhibit
LITTLE ROCK — The William J. Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock opened its new temporary exhibit, “Jazz: Through the Eyes of Herman Leonard,” on March 2. The exhibit will run through July 21. The exhibit features more than 40 original black and white images …
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News of Other Days
Editor’s note: This column ran previously in the Guard on Oct. 18, 1993.
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McCrory man named flyway’s officer of year
LITTLE ROCK – Thomas Kendrick, an Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wildlife officer stationed in Woodruff County, is the Mississippi Flyway Council’s Officer of the Year. The council is an organization of waterfowl biologists and enforcement leaders from 17 states and Canadian provinces plus the …
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Dogwood Days buddy bass tournament set for April 20
HORSESHOE BEND — The 23rd annual Dogwood Days Buddy Bass Tournament benefiting the Friends of Horseshoe Bend Animals Spay/Neuter Fund will be hosted April 20 by Box Hound Marina at Crown Lake, according to a news release. The marina is at 1313 Tri Lakes Drive, …
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Walker, Turner win bass event
CAVE CITY — Shawn Walker and James Turner weighed in 13.45 pounds of bass on Crown Lake Saturday to win the Cave City Bass Club’s second tournament of the year, reported tournament director Steve Moody. Fred Mullens teamed with Moody to catch 11.45 pounds for …
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Groundwater quality presentation scheduled
MOUNTAIN HOME — The Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Stream Team host a public presentation at 5:30 p.m. April 9 on the challenges of restoring and protecting groundwater quality in the Ozarks, said Christy Case Keirn, the college’s director of public relations. The event will take …
