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Hempstead County Tourism Sites

The Hempstead County Tourism Task Force Committee has an exciting “assignment” for locals and tourists alike. This assignment falls under the heading of Hempstead County Tourist Destinations & Services. The committee is making a list of tourist destinations in our county. (antique shops, Yerger Museum, Historic Washington, Proving Ground, President …

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Late Farmers Market Hours for August 23

The Howard County Farmers Market will be holding a special late afternoon market on Friday, August 23rd. The market that day will be from 4pm to 7pm. So the market that normally starts at 7am will instead start at 4pm that day. Market Manager Julio Fuentes says the reason they …

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State Capitol Week in Review August 9

State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Larry Teague August 9, 2019 LITTLE ROCK – Back to school in Arkansas means that more than 6,000 buses will transport 350,000 students to and from school. It also means that motorists need to remember that it is against the law to pass …

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UA Cossatot Announces Summer 2019 Honor Students

The University of Arkansas Cossatot Office of the Registrar releases summer Chancellor’s List and Vice Chancellor’s List recognizing honor students. One student is named to the Chancellor’s list, maintaining a minimum of a 4.0 semester GPA while taking a minimum of twelve college credit hours. Two students are named on …

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UA Cossatot Announces Summer 2019 Graduates

The University of Arkansas Cossatot Office of the Registrar releases names of summer 2019 graduates and names of those graduating with honors. 34 students graduate with a certificate of proficiency, technical certificate, or associate degree. Some students earned multiple certificates and degrees, allowing for 47 summer 2019 awards. 10 students …

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Mineral Springs School Staff 2019-2020

FOOD SERVICE laurie lagrone food service director arnita walton food tech sarah lockeby food tech casandra hamilton food tech/salad bar ambur deloney dish room rhoshunda stewart food tech/assistant manager in training toyia pilgreen food tech donna hughes manager ABC PRESCHOOL Shamanda Nelson-Director/Teacher Nikita Hopkins-Paraprofessional Alisa Walker-Teacher Chrystal Hamilton-Teacher Kathy Keels-Assistant …

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Man Killed In Plane Crash Identified

A 67 year old De Queen man died on Sunday following a plane crash in Sevier County. Authorities have released his identity as John Tackett…another man was injured in the accident, 77 year old Joe Greer of Horatio. Greer has been recovering at an area hospital. The FFA crash report …

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Millwood Lake Closures

The Army Corps of Engineers, Millwood Tri-Lakes Project Office is temporarily closing access to River Run East Recreation Area at 8 a.m. Aug. 12 to make repairs to the Millwood Lake stilling basin. Depending on weather, the stilling basin work should be completed by Sept. 10. Because of safety concerns, …

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Mineral Springs School Student Registration August 12

The Mineral Springs School District will hold meet the teacher/student registration on Monday, August 12th, from 2 until 6 p.m. at the new school building. School supplies for Mineral Springs Elementary will be provided for each student for the 2019-2020 school year. The only supplies that will not be provided …

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Miss Howard Co Pageant September 14

The Miss Howard County Pageant will be held September 14th at the Nashville Elementary School at 5 p.m. Forms are available at the Nashville Chamber of Commerce office. Entry fee is $25. The contest is open to anyone 21 years of age and younger. Forms and entry fee are due …

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