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Partnership registry bill dies in committee after voice vote Friday
(Local News ~ 03/31/09)
Rep. King said vote should have been by roll call and was 'cowardly way out'
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Medals bestowed on three generations in same family (Local News ~ 03/31/09)
EUREKA SPRINGS -- Three generations of soldiers in the same family received medals Thursday at the American Legion Hall near Holiday Island. Col. Steve Gray, Senior Veterans Administration Liaison in Congressman John Boozman's office, presented the medals to Richard Young for himself and on behalf of his father and grandfather, both deceased... -
Kings River Watershed Partnership unveils new 'Landowners Guide to Streamside Living' (Local News ~ 03/31/09)
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Bill in legislature would allow longer terms for lawmakers
(Local News ~ 03/31/09)
LITTLE ROCK -- An Arkansas Senate committee has added a proposed constitutional amendment to those it and its House counterpart will consider asking the House and the Senate to place on the 2010 general election ballot. Senate Joint Resolution 4 would repeal parts of Amendment 73 that prevents representatives from serving more than three two-year terms, and senators from serving more than two four-year terms, and allow lawmakers to serve 14 years without extending term limits...
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Commentary: Putting it in perspective
(Local News ~ 03/31/09)
In 2003, the Berryville Chamber of Commerce began presenting a new award for the Community Ambassador. This award would honor someone "whose life and work promote the area, whether through media or through direct contact with others." The Chamber Board decided on the first recipient almost instantly. At the Chamber Banquet, this introduction explained that selection:...
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'Couch to 5K' running program free for Ice Cream Social fans
(High School Sports ~ 03/31/09)
BERRYVILLE -- For years, Berryville has been the host to the Annual Ice Cream Social 5K and 1-Mile Walk. The majority of participants tend to come from other cities to run in the race. Many local residents would like to participate in a 5K (which by the way is 3.1 miles) but don't know where to begin...
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Arkansas Game/Fish Commission sets fall deer, turkey hunting season dates
(High School Sports ~ 03/31/09)
EUREKA SPRINGS -- Arkansas youth deer hunters will enjoy two extra days for their modern gun hunt and a relaxed antler restriction during the upcoming deer season. Commissioners from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission formally approved the regulation changes as part of the 2009-10 hunting season-setting process at its monthly meeting on March 26...
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Local stories found in our March 31, 2009 print or e-editions
(Local News ~ 03/31/09)
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