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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, July 31, 1996 edition of Nevada County Picayune

School Set To Begin August 19; Classes Working Around Fire
School will resume in Prescott on Aug. 19 for students in grades K-12. Teachers will return to campus on Aug. 15.
Former Picayune Owner, Local Businessman Dies
Larry Wahlquist, former owner of the Nevada County Picayune, died Wednesday, July 24, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Nevada Board Accepts Coach's Resignation
There will be a new girls basketball coach at Nevada High this season.
Curley Wolf Football Legacy Carries Over To Music
An annual beating on the gridiron at the hands of the Prescott squad has led to the naming of an alternative band.
Friday Is Deadline
Those interested in filing for a position on the Prescott School Board need to get their petitions in by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2.
Grant Gives Emmet New Park
Ground was officially broken for Emmet's new fun park Friday morning.
Internet Workshop Scheduled
Do you own a business and like to sell what you make or produce? Are you a farmer who likes to get information about weather and even local radar? Are you an individual who ever wants to find information about a particular subject?
Pardon Is OK'd By Governor
Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has issued a pardon for Frank Marion Halley Jr.
Drug Bust Is Made On I-30
A New Hampshire man will be spending more time in Arkansas than he planned.
Assault
Two Hope men were arrested Thursday and Friday, with both being charged with residential burglary and aggravated assault.
Ground Broken
Officials of Emmet, along with State Representative Percy Malone and State Sen. Mike Ross were on hand Friday, July 26 for groundbreaking ceremonies for a new fun park in Emmet. The park will be about three and a half acres, with a pavilion to be erected ...
PES Supply List Given
Prescott Elementary School Supply List 1996-1997
Note: Students will need more paper, pencils and some of the other supplies as the school year progresses. Please label everything with your child's name and room code.
All-Star Games Are August 2-3 At Conway
The 1996 Arkansas High School Coaches Association East-West All-Star games will be held on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway on August 2-3.
English Earns Doctorate
Linda Purtle English, daughter of the late Luther and Hazel Brown of Prescott, completed her Ph.D in counselor education at the University of Arkansas on June 21. She will receive an August diploma and participate in the May, 1997, commencement.
Football Facts
Editor's note: This is the eighth of a 12-part series of a column by Prescott High School football coach Eddie Jackson. The articles will deal with information on the upcoming football season as well as a look back at some facts and stats about Curl...
Gold Tournament Is Planned For August 10
The American Cancer Society (ACS) golf tournament will be held on August 10 at Prescott Country Club.
For Prescott Curley Wolves
Camp Opens August 6
In order to better prepare the 1996 Wolves for a short week of daily doubles, the PHS footall coaches will open the August camp a few days early.
Stockton Now On Staff
Wrenette Stockton has become a member of the University of Southern Arkansas staff effective July 1.
Small Businesses Are Successful
It's a fact 99 percent of all businesses in the state are classified as small businesses.
All-Stars Compete
The Prescott 9 and 10 year olds Little League All Star team are pictured (l-r), front row: Aaron Tosch, Robert Muldrow, Myles Turner, Josh Bryan, Aaron Bullock, Chris Hopper and Cody Brown; second row: Clancey Cleveland, Eli Ratcliff, Mitch Taylor, R...
Moore Set To Speak On Self Motivation
Bob Moore, nationally known speaker and author on personal motivation and self-development, will address the faculty and staff of Prescott Public Schools in the middle school cafetorium on August 15 at 9:30 a.m.
Larry Wahlquist
Larry Wynne Wahlquist, 60, of Nashville, Tenn., died Wednesday, July 24, 1996, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Margaret Quinones
Margaret Auguste Quinones (Mrs. Q), 91, of Laneburg, formerly of Jacksonville, died Wednesday, July 24, 1996, in Prescott.
Elizabeth `Lit' Litton
George Elizabeth `Lit' Litton, 73, of Nash, Texas, formerly of Prescott, died Wednesday, July 24, 1996, in a Nash hospital.
Bonnie Lively
Bonnie E. Lively, 76, of Hope died Sunday, July 28, 1996, at St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Texas.

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