Stories from Thursday, November 24, 2011

CARROLL COUNTY -- Ed Leswig is the Salvation Army of Carroll County, a one-man show who recruits and distributes funds for the disadvantaged. Ever since he took over the post 10 years ago he's been busy at work -- especially during the holidays when the "Red Kettle" bell ringing campaign is under way...

There was a traffic jam in front of Wildflowers Food Pantry on Friday when lines of people waited their turn to take home all the fixings for a traditional Thanksgiving to feed to their families. According to Rocky Whitely, nearly 100 families were served, it was "really crowded" and a lot of food went out the door. ...

LITTLE ROCK -- Winners were named recently in various Junior Breeding Beef competitions at the Arkansas State Fair. Winners include: Black Angus: Champion Female, shown by Katlyn Tunstill of Fayetteville; Reserve Champion Female, shown by January Tweedy of Imboden; Champion Bull, shown by Hunter Lacour of Berryville; and Reserve Champion Bull, shown by Caitlin Mae Haley of Quitman...