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Fundraisers Assist Murfreesboro CADC Meals on Wheels Program

The Murfreesboro Church of Christ recently raised over $2,000 during a fundraiser held last Sunday for the CADC Senior Adult Activity Center at Murfreesboro. Site Coordinator Vicki Hutson says the center just started a new budget year and largely depends on donations to help keep the meals on wheels program …

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Basic Estate Planning Luncheon

Ross and Shoalmire Elder Law Attorney will hold a free law school lunch in Nashville on June 18th from noon until 1:00. Seniors are invited to the event, which will be held at the Carter Day Training Center, to learn about basic estate planning. Aging Insight is the number one …

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South Pike County School Board Approves Personnel Changes

The South Pike County School Board approved several personnel changes during a meeting held this week. The board approved moving Danny Eckert to the high school secretary position, also adding four days to his contract for summer work. Resignations included Justin Carpenter and Emily Venable. Board members approved the hires …

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Rotary Welcomes New Members

The Nashville Rotary club officially welcomed several new members at their meeting on Wednesday. Four Rotarians received new member pins with four others to be presented as new members soon. The new members include: Nick Birmingham, Mark Dale, Tammy Gibson, Tim Golden, Terrica Hendrix, Jess Law, Andi Reeves and Terry …

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UA Cossatot Announces Record-Breaking Graduates for Spring 2019

UA Cossatot broke a record at its spring graduation ceremony in Lockesburg on May 11, 2019. The Office of the Registrar at UA Cossatot announces that the college’s spring 2019 semester hit its highest record of graduates and awards in the college’s history. This spring semester, UA Cossatot had 241 …

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LifeShare Blood Drives in June 2019

LifeShare Blood Center has the following community drives in June 2019: Friday June 7th 11 – 2:30pm Farmers Bank and Trust, 2103 S Main St Hope Ar Friday June 7th 4pm – 7pm Walmart Hope 2400 N Hervey St, Hope , Ar Saturday June 8th 9 am – 2pm Diamond …

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Howard County 4-H SeaPerch Team Competes in National Contest

The Howard County 4-H SeaPerch team took part in a national competition at the University of Maryland over the weekend. The students placed as one of the top teams in the nation, completing the obstacle course and challenge course more quickly than they did at regionals. SeaPerch is an underwater …

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Cooking Matters Class for Teens

The Howard County Farmer’s Market will hold a cooking matters class for teens, starting next Tuesday. The class will be offered on Tuesdays from June 11th to June 23rd from 10 to 1. Market Manager Julio Fuentes says it is a free six class program that will give participants the …

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Former State Rep Steel Named to 40 Under 40

Arkansas Business has announced their annual list of rising stars in the 40 under 40 class of 2019. The list recognizes the efforts of 40 impressive young business and community leaders of Arkansas, under the age of 40. Thirty seven year old Nate Steel now lives in Little Rock and …

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Georgia-Pacific to Close Hope Plant

Georgia-Pacific has announced that it will be closing a particleboard facility in Hope, affecting 100 jobs. The announcement made Tuesday will also shut down part of the Crossett plant. A spokesperson for Georgia-Pacific cited “challenging conditions” at the Hope plant. Other larger mills have opened, using newer technology that run …

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