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Growers worry about late freeze
CLARKSVILLE — Fruit trees in Arkansas are responding to the record warmth by blossoming earlier than usual. That’s a concern for growers because of the possibility of a late freeze between now and early April. Dan Chapman, director of the University of Arkansas System Division …
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National Guard nixes circus after PETA alert
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas National Guard said Tuesday that it canceled four shows by a circus that has been the target of animal rights activists after the guard learned about alleged animal welfare violations. The guard called off last month’s shows at four Arkansas …
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Officers report possible suicide
DIAZ — A report of a possible suicide sent Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies and Diaz police to a home in Diaz Tuesday afternoon where they found the body of 49-year-old Benjamin Ronald Berr of Harwood Street. Berry was discovered with a single gunshot wound to …
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Church to have anniversary
BRADFORD — Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 125-year anniversary at 11 a.m. Sunday. Special guest speaker is Mike Weiler, missionary to Brownstown, Ind. A potluck will be served at noon. The afternoon service will be at 1:30 and will include singing, praise, …
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Hillcrest to host donkey basketball
STRAWBERRY — The Hillcrest FFA organization will host a donkey basketball game at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the high school gym at Strawberry. Admission is $6 in advance and $8 at the gate. For more information call agriculture teacher Junior Barnett at (870) 528-3856, ext. …
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UAW meeting set
PARAGOULD — The United Auto Workers retirees will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Grecian Steak House, located at 210 Airport Road in Paragould.
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Man tries to take cop’s gun
Eric Anglin WALNUT RIDGE — A Hoxie man carrying drugs fought officers who arrested him Sunday, even trying to take one officer’s gun, said Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson. Sheriff’s officers with assistance from Hoxie Police Department officers went to 31-year-old Eric Anglin’s home in …
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State police investigate Greene sheriff
PARAGOULD (AP) — The Arkansas State Police has opened an investigation into the alleged misuse of an in-house donations fund at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department. Details of the inquiry into Greene County Sheriff Dan Langston’s use of the account are not being released, ASP …
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6 dead pit bulls found in ditch
WEST MEMPHIS (AP) — Police say they’re investigating a possible dog-fighting operation after six dead pit bulls were found in a ditch near Marion. West Memphis Police Chief Donald Oakes said the animals had obvious injuries — including missing ears. He says it was clear …
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Live grenade found in car at scrap yard
LONOKE (AP) — Officials in Lonoke County say a man who bought a car at a scrap yard found what appears to be a live grenade inside the vehicle. Lonoke County sheriff’s deputies responded to the call on Monday. The car buyer was cleaning out …
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Arkansas State names new chancellor
Dr. Tim Hudson JONESBORO — Arkansas State University at Jonesboro has a new chancellor. Dr. Tim Hudson is the second chancellor to serve the campus in Jonesboro. Hudson has served as the vice chancellor of the Texas Tech University System since 2011. From 2010-11 he …
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Quarterly meetings set
AUGUSTA — The quarterly meetings of the White River Regional Solid Waste Management District Board and the White River Planning and Development District Board have been scheduled for Tuesday at AR Care, located at 906 North 4th St. in Augusta. The Solid Waste Management District …
