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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, March 27, 1996 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Community Meeting Held On Potential Prison Unit
City Passes Resolution; Offers To Donate Over 150 Acres
Effects of a new state prison, which could be located in Prescott, were discussed at a public hearing Thursday, March 21, at the Nevada County Courthouse.
Rosston Baseball Association Members Meet With Board
Youngsters in the Rosston area may be able to take to the diamonds this summer if everything goes well.
Arrest Made In Stabbing
Youth Charged With High School Burglary
An altercation between two Prescott men led to one being taken to Medical Park Hospital after being cut with a knife Thursday, March 21.
Annual Rabies Clinics Set County-Wide For April 6th
A series of rabies clinics will be held in Nevada County on Saturday, April 6. The annual clinics are sponsored by the 4-H Clubs in Nevada County.
Governor Conway Days Is Scheduled For Bradley March 29-31
The 11th annual Governor Conway Days Festival is set for March 29 through 31 in Bradley. The festival honors one of Lafayette County's most distinguished citizens, James S. Conway.
Rep. Smith 'Top Woman'
State Representative Judy Seriale Smith of Camden has been selected by Arkansas Business magazine as one of the top 100 women in Arkansas.
Cartoon Channel Being Added To Local TV Line-Up
Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Fred Flintstone, Yogi Bear, Scooby-Doo, George Jetson and the greatest cartoon characters of all time are on their way to Prescott on April 1 when Prescott Video adds the Cartoon Network to their line-up.
Hicks Seeks Re-Election
Adron Hicks of Waterville has announced that he will seek relection for Justice of the Peace for District Seven in Nevada County.
Beavert Seeks Another Term
Danny Beavert will seek relection for Prescott City alderman Ward 2, Position 2.
Bike-A-Thon Set For Sat., April 27 At PMS
This year's local St. Jude's Bike-A-Thon will be held at Prescott Middle School Saturday, April 27, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
City Helps PCFA.ORG
The city of Prescott has contributed $540 to the PCFA.ORG project of the Prescott Community Freenet Association (PCFA).
Second Annual Easter Egg Hunt Set For April 6
The Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its second annual Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 6, at the Nevada County Courthouse.
Areas Students Part Of Inductees
Fifty-four students were recently inducted into the Arkansas Theta chapter of Alpha Chi at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and 45 students were recently inducted into the Arkansas Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Chi at Henderson State University.
Benefit Supper Set
There will be a benefit supper, entertainment and auction held for Mrs. Flossie Stewart, who lost her husband and home in a fire recently.
JP Leo Holleman Seeks Re-Election
Leo Holleman is seeking reelection to the Nevada County Quorum Court, representing district 6.
Rotarians Sought For Trip
Rotary clubs in the central and southern Arkansas district of Rotary International are seeking outstanding business and professional people to visit Bangladesh from December 8 to January 7 through the Group Study Exchange Program of Rotary Foundation.
Obituaries
Henry A. Bright
Henry A. Bright, 83, of Gilmer, Texas, formerly of Emmet, died Wednesday, March 20, 1996, in Longview Regional Hospital in Longview, Texas.
Norman W. Terrell
Norman W. Terrell, 69, of Hope died Friday, March 22, 1996, in Medical Park Hospital in Hope.
Dorothy P. Field
Mrs. Dorothy P. Grimmett Field, 79, of Arkadelphia died Friday, March 22, at the Pineview Nursing Home in Gurdon.
Odiabelle Almond
Odiabelle Almond, 78, of Prescott died Friday, March 22, 1996, in Prescott.
Alfred E. Fudge
Alfred E. Fudge, 78, of Gurdon, formerly of Prescott, died Sunday, March 24, 1996.
Prescott Edges Lakeside, 5-1; Take Consolation Bracket In Tourney
Lakeside took Prescott a full seven innings before falling 5-1 in baseball action Wednesday, March 20.
Prescott Edges Lakeside, 5-1; Take Consolation Bracket In Tourney (cont)
hrown at first, which allowed Duece to score. Farren struck out to end the inning.
Wolves Win Final Meet Before Holiday
The weather was more reminescent of the AA football finals, but the Wolves didn't let it bother them as they won the inaugural Prescott Relays.
AG&F Urges All To Check Dates For Expiration
Take just a moment to check your hunting license before heading out on a turkey quest or your fishing license before getting on the lake.
Local National Guard Unit Hands Out Awards, Promotions
Several members of Co A (-) 1-153rd Infantry at Prescott, Arkansas Army National Guard have been awarded several different awards or been promoted. They are listed below with their awards or promotions.
3-On-3 Basketball Tournament Set For Bradley Fest
The Conway Days Festival will sponsor a three on three men's basketball shootout. The event will be Saturday, March 30, in Bradley at the high school gym.

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