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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, August 5, 1998 edition of Nevada County Picayune

It's Hot! Rain Below Normal, Temperature Up
To say July was hot and dry would be a statement of the obvious.
Finnish Visitor Enjoys Warmth, People
Not everyone has been complaining about the heat this summer.
Unemployment Rises In County
Nevada County's unemployment rate rose slightly from April to May, according to the Arkansas Employment Security Division.
Roberts Succumbs To Cancer
Prescott and Nevada County have lost another leading citizen.
ADC Seeks Felon
A felon convicted in Nevada County is now on the loose in Saline County.
No Relieve On Utility Rates For Electrical Customers
Do not expect your electric rate to be lowered this summer if you live in the city of Prescott.
Bodcaw
Homecoming was Sunday at Bodcaw No. I. James Ross of Laurel, Miss., brought the message. He was a former pastor. We had a good turn out with lots of good eats. We had signing in the afternoon. Bobby Joe and Ann Wright of Texarkana and others were present.
Boughton
This is not last week's news: it is still hot and dry or was it last week's news, and the week before?
Caney
We had a wonderful revival meeting at Morris Baptist last week. Bro. Bob Goodnight was the evangelist. He brought a powerful message each evening and we were blessed with a large congregation daily.
Hillcrest
Mary Whitten from Camden spent Monday with her Aunt Mollie Owens.
Oak Grove
Homecoming will be held at New Salem A.M.E. Church Sunday, August 10. All families are asked to pay $20 for their share of upkeep of the cemetery. Elder Robert McCoy will bring the morning message. Rev. Bobby Box, pastor of Harrison Chapel Baptist Church...
Redland
We still have no rain in our community and very dangerous of fire.
Rosston
Marguerite Williams

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