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George Washington Birthday Ball

The Old Washington Vintage Dancers will be holding its annual George Washington Birthday Ball on Saturday evening February 16, 2019 at the WPA Gymnasium in Washington, Arkansas. The evening festivities will begin at 7pm and end around 9:30pm. All are invited to attend. No dance experience is required for the …

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Springtime diamond mining at the park

By Waymon Cox Greetings from the Crater of Diamonds! With freezing February temperatures, it’s hard to believe that spring is just over a month away. In the next few weeks, families from across the country will be planning spring break trips, and several will be visiting Crater of Diamonds State …

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Mineral Springs School Notices

Mineral Springs school will dismiss at 2:30 on Wednesday, February 13. This will take place every Wednesday until further notice. This is to comply with an AR Dept of Education requirement. Mineral Springs School District will release at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 14. Parent/Teacher Conferences will follow from 2 …

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South Pike County School Archery Teams Advance to State

The South Pike County School District archery teams swept the Arkansas Region 9 National Archery in the Schools Program Tournament on Saturday, February 9th. All three teams including the elementary, middle school and senior high teams scored first place. The state tournament will take place March 1-2 in Hot Springs.  …

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South Pike County Elementary Computer Science Field Growing

The computer science field is growing at South Pike County Elementary School and students are working on several projects to grow their interests and education in coding, robotics and even mathematics. Counselor James Riley says the information can help students prepare for future jobs as technology continues to expand. Riley …

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Three Arrested for Altercation at Blevins School

Three adults have been arrested in reference to an altercation that occurred on February 5th on the School grounds of the Blevins School. 40-year-old Maria Cantu of Blevins was booked for third degree battery, 19-year-old Kindell Woods of Blevins was booked for second degree terroristic threatening and third degree battery, …

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12th Annual Pulling For Education Trap Shoots Scheduled

HOPE, AR – February 7, 2019 The 12th Annual University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana “Pulling for Education” Trap Shoots will be held on Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Conservation Education Center located at 1685 Hempstead 35 Rd N, Columbus, AR 71831. Two …

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Altercation at Blevins School Gym Under Investigation

Hempstead County Sheriff’s Department On 2/5/2019 at approximately 2010 hours, Mineral Springs School Resource Officer, Brandon Smith advised dispatch on the radio to send deputies to Blevins High School basketball gym in reference to in reference a large group ( approximately 100) civilians actively fighting. Upon arrival, Deputies made contact …

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Howard County Relay For Life Planning 2019 Activities

The Howard County Relay For Life organization will be having their first team captain and committee meeting next Tuesday, February 12th at 6:30 p.m. at UA Cossatot in Nashville in room 108. Organizers say this year’s event will include several changes. The event is being planned for October with a …

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Congressman Westerman Mobile Office Events Scheduled

U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman will be hosting mobile office events in counties across Arkansas’ Fourth Congressional District during the month of February. During these meetings, his staff will be available to help you with a wide range of issues, including Social Security benefits, Veterans Affairs claims, Medicare/Medicaid, international adoption, visas …

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