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Counselors at Dover after student’s death
DOVER (AP) — Grief counselors are on hand at Dover Middle School after a 14-year-old student died after hanging himself in a school restroom. Authorities say the student hanged himself on April 11 in a restroom at the middle school. The Dover Marshal’s Office says …
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AHPP offers free nomination training
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program will offer a free training session April 28 for anyone interested in nominating a property to the National Register of Historic Places, the country’s official list of historically significant sites, AHPP director Frances McSwain announced recently. The …
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Police warn ranchers to watch for rustlers
HOPE (AP) — Authorities in southwest Arkansas are warning ranchers to be alert for cattle rustlers. Last week, 145 head valued at $150,000 were stolen from Yellow Creek Ranch in Hempstead County and officials say the thefts are a growing problem. Howard County Chief Deputy …
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Workshops at Powhatan state park involve rugs, herbs, stringing pearls
POWHATAN — Workshops involving rug making, herb gardening and pearl stringing are coming up at Powhatan Historic State Park in Lawrence County, said Kristyn Watts, park interpreter. A Hooked Rug Workshop will be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 28. The registration fee is $15 per …
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Condoleezza Rice to be in Searcy
SEARCY — The 2011-12 American Studies Institute Distinguished Lecture Series will conclude at Harding University Thursday with Dr. Condolezza Rice, the United States’ 66th secretary of state. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. in Benson Auditorium. Tickets are free for Harding students, faculty and staff …
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2 Waltons donate to alcohol fund
BENTONVILLE (AP) — Financial reports filed with the Arkansas Ethics Commission show that two grandsons of Walmart Stores founder Sam Walton have donated a total of $220,000 to a group that supports alcohol sales in Benton County. Brothers Tom and Steuart Walton each donated $80,000 …
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Arkansas Pioneers hold Centennial Luncheon
The state association of Arkansas Pioneers held a Centennial Luncheon April 5 at the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock. Organized in 1912 by Harriet Woodruff Jabine, daughter of W.E. Woodruff, founder of the Arkansas Gazette, the objects of the association are to honor and …
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Lyon to co-host outdoor conference
JASPER — The Lyon College Education and Adventure Program along with the University of Arkansas will host the Arkansas Adventure Programming Conference Friday-Sunday in Jasper at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. The Arkansas Adventure Programming conference is a student-oriented programming weekend for individuals who want to connect …
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Jones Bar-B-Q chosen as classic
MARIANNA — The James Beard Foundation designated Jones’ Bar-B-Q Diner in Marianna as an America’s Classic on March 13. The organization defines America’s Classics as “restaurants with timeless appeal and that are beloved for quality food that reflects the character of their community.” Jones’ is …
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‘No Vaccine for Stupid’ – Former Guard writer publishes book
Camille Nesler Camille Nesler has written her first book, “No Vaccine for Stupid,” which is now available online at www.CreateSpace.com/3820418; Amazon.com; and www.TigerEyePubs.com. “You’d expect a school nurse to deal with tummy aches, scraped knees and snotty noses, but what about swallowed bugs, bad haircuts, …
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Storms leave some damage, no injuries in state
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Authorities say possible tornadoes may have blown trees onto power lines in parts of Arkansas. The National Weather Service reported tree damage near Lincoln in Washington County and that trees had been blown onto power lines along Arkansas Highway 356 in …
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Conservation leader DU celebrates 75th year
Arkansas Outdoors LITTLE ROCK — Seventy-five years is a long time, except when you get on the uphill side of it. Seventy-five years is a milestone, and Ducks Unlimited is celebrating that event this year. This leading international conservation organization was born in the dark …
