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The Blevins Parent Teacher Organization is sponsoring a T-Shirt fundraiser for Kourtney Hill and her family. Kourtney has been diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She is 4 years old and is a student at the Blevins School District. All of the T-Shirt profits will be donated to the family. …

A music event hosted by the Campbell Memorial Foundation will be held on April 20th in Delight. The purpose of this organization is to raise funds to design and install Glen Campbell memorials at Campbell’s Cemetery and in Delight. The intention of these memorials will be to educate people and …

Central Arkansas Development Council Head Start programs in Pike County are now holding early enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year. Head Start provides a quality education for kids, including reading and writing. The program has qualified teachers and provides resources for children with disabilities. Registration is for schools in Murfreesboro, …

The Arkansas Forestry Commission is conducting several prescribed burns across the state. A backing fire of 15 acres is planned today in Pike County, 5 miles south of Delight. Another backing fire of 50 acres took place north of Dierks yesterday. Wildfire danger remains low, however always use caution when …

U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman visited Texarkana on Tuesday to meet with city leaders. Congress is currently on recess and Westerman is meeting with constituents of the 4th Congressional District. A meet and greet and plant tour showcasing local industry took place yesterday morning at the Union Tank Car Facilities. The …

A pesticide applicator training is planned for March 29th in Nashville. The training will take place at the extension homemakers educational center, located directly behind the Howard County Courthouse on 2nd Street. In addition to the license fee, a $20.00 registration fee will be charged for the training. This year …

The Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro is busy this week with visitors during spring break in Arkansas. Park interpreter Waymon Cox advises visitors to be prepared and bring necessary materials to avoid long lines. The diamond search area is plowed periodically when weather allows to help loosen the …

Howard County is proceeding with a plan to make county owned buildings more energy efficient. At yesterday’s quorum court meeting, a representative of McKinstry Industries spoke with court members about the process for a second consecutive month. McKinstry will conduct an audit of the properties to determine what areas the …

Pike County Judge Dewight Mack reported on several courthouse improvements during Monday’s regular monthly quorum court meeting. Mack says upgrades to flooring and painting are almost complete. Work will begin soon on a new HVAC system. “We are nearly completed updating the offices in the courthouse. We are now working …

Hempstead County 4-Hers’ showed off their culinary skills this weekend during the Jonquil Festival at Historic Washington State Park. They competed for the chance to move on to the District BBQ competition. During this competition, the 4-Hers’ had to prepare and light their grills, and season and cook their chickens …