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Lee Harris (Obituary ~ 09/06/16)
LEE JANE HARRIS, a resident of Berryville, Arkansas was born October 27, 1925 in Yuma, Arizona, a daughter of William Franklin and Ettalee (Perkins) Russell. She departed this life Saturday, September 3, 2016 in Branson, Missouri at the age of 90 years... -
Then and Now (Local News ~ 09/06/16)
Do you recognize this street? The building at the end of the road played an important part in the educational history of Berryville. Today, the street is paved and there are more houses on both sides, but, it is still recognizable as a landmark in the city of Berryville. See Friday's Weekend edition to see what this scene looks like today. (Photo compliments of Myra Poynor)... -
Hogs can, will play better
(Column ~ 09/06/16)
My most recent column in this space focused on a certain presidential candidate, and it drew a significant amount of criticism on social media. That doesn't bother me one bit, but I thought this week it might be a good idea to get away from politics and focus on something really important...
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Hats off to those who work holidays
(Column ~ 09/06/16)
On Monday morning, I went to Walmart to buy some cookies. It was Labor Day, so the store was much more crowded than it normally would be on a Monday. People whizzed past me with carts full of food and various household items. I saw one woman pushing one cart in front of her and pulling another behind her. It seemed she had saved all her shopping for her one day off...
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Alpena student wins statewide art contest (State News ~ 09/06/16)
Lily Bray of Alpena is the 2016 Arkansas winner of the State-Fish Art Contest. The contest, which is in its 18th year, is organized by Wildlife Forever. The conservation education program combines art and writing to capture the imagination of student and uses science to foster discovery, awareness and respect for aquatic resources. This national art contest serves as an outreach initiative and showcase for youth in the arts... -
GF soccer complex receives $50,000 Tyson grant (Local News ~ 09/06/16)
The Green Forest Soccer Complex will have food and other amenities thanks to a grant from Tyson Foods. On Wednesday, Aug. 31, Tyson Foods presented the Green Forest Parks and Recreation Department with a grant for $50,000 to build a concession stand on the soccer complex. The concession stand project will include on-site bathrooms for the soccer fields... -
BV students headed to Heifer Ranch
(State News ~ 09/06/16)
Berryville sixth-graders will experience life in other parts of the world next week without even leaving Arkansas. Delene McCoy, who teaches gifted and talented students in grades 6-12, said her sixth-grade class will travel to the Heifer Ranch in Perryville on Monday, Sept. 12, to participate in Heifer International's Global Gateway Program...
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High price of allergy medication affects patients, pharmacies
(Local News ~ 09/06/16)
Carroll County pharmacists say the increased price of Epi-Pens will have a serious impact on patients who need them. A press release from the Arkansas Pharmacists Association (APA) states that Epi-Pen manufacturer Mylan continues to make national headlines for raising the price of the life-saving drug injector. ...
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Premium Sale: Annual auction rewards showmen for hard work with livestock (Local News ~ 09/06/16)
Buyers had the chance to bid on champion livestock Saturday morning at the Carroll County Fair's premium livestock sale. Livestock show winners took turns leading their champion animals around the ring and receiving sponsorships from premium buyers. ...
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