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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, March 13, 1996 edition of Nevada County Picayune

County Employees Land 3% Pay Raise
Nevada County employees will find a little more in their paychecks after members of the Quorum Court doled out 3% pay raises.
Regional Waste Board Examines Options
There could be a layoff in the future for some employees at the Howard County Landfill.
Regional Waste Board Examines Options (cont)
is, then, would lead to the districts ability to recycle even more, therefore producing even more revenue.
State Hereford Show Set
Saturday At Nevada Co. Fairgrounds
This coming Saturday the Arkansas Hereford Association will have a Hereford show in Prescott at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. This is the first time the annual event has been held in Prescott.
Circus Is Tuesday In Prescott
The Allen Bros. Circus will be in Prescott Tuesday, March 19, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. There will be two performances, at 5:00 and 7:30 p.m.
Man Charged With March 4th Stabbing
A 33-year-old Prescott man has been charged with aggravated assault and third degree battery.
Conferences Scheduled; Students Out For Two Days Then Spring Break
Prescott Public Schools will have parent-teacher conferences on Thursday, March 21, from 2:30 to 9:30 p.m. Students will be dismissed from school at 2:00 p.m. on this date.
Board Approved New Equipment At Minnesota Plant
Potlatch Corporation's board of directors approved the expenditure of $118 million for a new recovery boiler, turbine generator and associated equipment in the company's pulp mill in Cloquet, Minnesota. Construction will begin in May 1996 and will be c...
Potlatch Directors Declare Dividend
Directors of Potlatch Corporation declared the regular quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock. The dividend of $.415 per share is payable June 3 to stockholders of record May 14.
Senator Ross Seeks Re-Election
State Senator Mike Ross has announced his plans to seek re-election to the Arkansas Senate, District 3 in the May 21 Democratic Primary Election. District 3 includes parts of Clark, Columbia and Ouachita counties and all of Nevada County. Ross was firs...
Haltom Announces Candidacy
Brent Haltom, prosecuting attorney for the Eighth Judical District, announced today that he will seek re-lection for the district which serves Hempstead, Miller, Lafayette and Nevada counties in southwest Arkansas. Haltom has previously served the Eigh...
Scott Chosen As Center's Employee Of The Month
Charlotte Scott has been chosen as March's employee of the month at Nevada County Recycling Center.
Dr. Conneell To Preach Ashdown's Lenten Services
Dr. Gladwin Connell will be the preacher at the Lenten Services at the Ashdown United Methodist Chruch on March 17, 18 and 19. Services will be held Sunday night at 7:00 p.m.; Monday at 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; and Tuesday 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Blevins Students Attend Poetry Reading
Eleven Blevins High School students and four teacher were invited to attend a special performance on Wednesday, February 28, at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia as Gwendolyn Brooks presented "Brooks on Brooks." During the presentation this famo...
Clean Air Bike Tour Set For May 4th-5th
The American Lung Association of Arkansas challenges the public to fight air pollution and lung disease by participating in the 5th annual Clean Air Challenge Bike Tour. The bike tour will go from Little Rock to Hot Springs and back and will take place...
DeQueen Relays Thursday
After coming off a state runner-up indoor track and field meet the 1996 Wolves were scheduled to open the outdoor season with a practice meet on Tuesday of last week.
Blevins Hornets Released 1996 Baseball Schedule
Blevins Hornets' baseball schedule has been released to the Picayune. An asterisk (*) indicates a conference game. Their first game after this publication will be at Kirby on March 14. Blevins Hornets>}
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PHS Baseball Team Destroys Competition In Tournament
So far, Prescott's boys of summer have been on a tear.
PHS Baseball Team Destroys Competition In Tournament (cont)
gs must have thought the skies opened and runs fell from the heavens for Prescott in the bottom of the third as 14 runs scored.
Baseball Sign-Up Continues Through Next Week For Youth
It's time to register youngsters with the Prescott Baseball Association for the coming Little League season.
Obituaries
Linda Jo Arnold
Linda Jo Arnold, 41, of Curtis died Sunday, March 10, 1996, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born January 24, 1955.
Woodrow Daniels
Woodrow Wilson Daniels, 78, of Gurdon died Thursday, March 7, 1996, at his residence.
Malone Seeks 2nd Term
State Representative Percy Malone, who is concluding a first term in the Arkansas Legislature, announced Monday he will seek a second term for the District 36 spot.
Smith Seeks Re-Election
To Arkansas House Of Representatives
State Rep. Judy Smith of Camden has announced plans to seek re-election to the Arkansas House of Representatives in the May 21 Democratic Primary.
Hale Announces Candidacy
As Prescott Municipal Judge
Local attorney Gene Hale has announced his intention to seek the office of Municipal Judge in Prescott.
Hildebrand To Be Featured Act At Ashdown
Local singer and songwriter, Stacy Hildebrand, who has been entertaining audiences around Arkansas for more than six years, will headline an upcoming edition of a popular country music show. Hildebrand, 21, will be the featured act at the Ashdown Jambo...
Dalyrmple Named To 5 Year Term On CBC Board
Carl Dalrymple, of Prescott was recently named to the board of trustees at Central Baptist College to serve a five year term.
Winston Bryant Seeking U.S. Senate As Democrat
Arkansas Attorney General Winston Bryant made his candidacy for the United States Senate offical Thursday in a "fly around" of the state with stops in seven cities.

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