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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, November 1, 1995 edition of Nevada County Picayune

ALE To Be Considered Again, Officers Elected
The Prescott School Board met last Thursday, October 26, for the first time after three new board members were elected in the September elections, and in one run-off race.
Youth Convicted In Rape
Given 40 Years, Plus 10 Years For Burglary
A jury of 12 Nevada County residents found Xavier Shonta Smallwood guilty of rape and burglary at the conclusion of his trial, Wednesday, Oct. 25.
Chaffin Again Eyes Lt. Governor Spot
For the first time since her defeat in the race for Lt. Governor of Arkansas, former State Senator Charlie Cole Chaffin let her plans for the future be known.
Prescott Man Critical After Sat. Accident
A one vehicle accident has left a Prescott man in critical condition in a Texarkana hospital.
Guilty Please Entered By Crow
Former Food Service Director Gets Probation
A former employee of the Prescott School District has been found guilty on eight counts of forgery.
Arrests Made
For Saturday Night Shooting, Clubbing and Stabbing
A fight involving several people resulted in one man being shot and another stabbed and clubbed Saturday night.
7AA Championship Returns to Prescott With Friday Win
The Prescott Curley Wolves have won the 7AA Conference championship, and will play next week in the PHS stadium in the state playoffs. They shut out Gurdon, 16-0, Friday night to spoil the Go-Devils' homecoming and to win the title.
Davis Benton Is Recognized for 25 Hours of Training
Davis Benton, a member of the Nevada School board, has been recognized by the Arkansas School Boards Association (ASBA) as an "Outstanding Board Member" for having accumulated at least 25 hours of inservice training and continuing education through wor...
Red Ribbon Week Celebrated at PHS
The Prescott High School chapter of the Future Homemakers of America helped to organize activities for Red Ribbon Week, October 23-26 at PHS.
Brzeski Earns Credentials
Kay Brzeski of Prescott, an employee of Prescott Head Start was awarded Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential in recognition of outstanding work with young children. The credential was awarded by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Reco...
Nevada Co. Investigator Graduates
Jim Westmoreland, criminal investigator with the Nevada County Sheriff's Office, recently completed training at the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy in East Camden.
Nevada Gifted Committee Meets
The Gifted and Talented Committe of Nevada School met in September to review information for new referrals. Brian Maroon, Alex Salb, Channing Watts, David Williams, Jenifer Harding, LaRuth Moss, Mendi McKamie, and Mark Wright were approved for the elem...
Defense Dominates
Prescott's Barrett Yates Throws 2 TDs In 16-0 Victory Over Gurdon;
Curley Wolves Travel to Fordyce Friday
Prescott's Barrett Yates Throws 2 TDs In 16-0 Victory Over Gurdon; (cont)
e state.
Blue Jays Tangle With Taylor Tigers
The Nevada senior boys increased their record to three wins with no losses last week on Thursday as the Blue Jays defeated Taylor, 88-72, in a game that began as a lopsided affair, but nearly turned into an upset.
Nevada Blue Jays
Tavoris Gulley of Nevada pumped in 8 two-pointers, two three-pointers and he made 6 out of 7 free shots for 28 points. He was the game's leading scorer.
Nevada Lady Blue Jays
The game for the Lady Jays was a tough one as they could never get a big lead to do any coasting. They had to battle for every point against the Lady Tigers, who finally won it in the last period.
Nevada Junior Girls
Romana Evans scored 12 points to lead the junior Lady Jays in their victory over the Taylor junior girls.
Nevada Homecoming Thurs.
Nevada High School's homecoming will be held Thursday, November 2. Coronation ceremonies begin at 4:30 p.m.
Basketball Jamboree Is Saturday At Prescott
The fourth annual senior girls jamboree will be held this Saturday at the PHS gymnasium beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Waste Management Plan Available

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