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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, September 25, 1996 edition of Nevada County Picayune

County Loses 'Treasure'
Horace H. McKenzie's passing will affect not only Prescott and Nevada ounty, but the entirety of Southwest Arkansas.
Landfill Merger Possible
A merger between two solid waste districts could soon become a reality.
Medical Grant Garnered By City
Prescott Mayor Howard Taylor has received a matching grant for $14,477 for the purchase of medical equipment.
Students Taking Trip To Florida
With the start of school comes out-of-town trips.
$646,000 To Rebuild PHS
It is going to take $646,000 to rebuild the damaged Prescott High School.
Partnership Formed
Landowners who seek forestry management information and assistance can now gain access to resources statewide through a newly-established landowner education and assistance partnership
Nevada County Fair Pageant Results
Nevada County Little Mister
Joseph Ledbetter, left, was first runner-up and Dakota Butler was crowned Nevada County Little Mister winner. Dakota was also the sportswear and best dressed winner, interview winner and photogenic winner.
Nevada County Baby Mister
Kellen Stockton (left) was crowned Baby Mister Saturday night. He also was the sportswear winner and best dressed winner. Other winners were, l-r, Cole Glass, first runner-up and photogenic; Joshua Haynie, second runner-up; Brian Harris, third runner-up a...
Nevada County Junior Miss
Junior Miss pageant winners were, l-r, Tess Campbell, winner, sportswear, photogenic, interview and evening gown winners; Ashley Woods, second runner-up; and Amanda Pruitt, third runner-up.
Nevada County Teen Miss Winners
Nevada County Teen Miss winners were, l-r, Dee Jarvis, first runner-up; Danielle Box, third runner-up; Chasity Reeves, winner as well as most photogenic, interivew, sportswear and evening gown winners; Sunshine Kelly, second runner-up; and Misty Holley, f...
Fair Queen
Raegan Huett, second from left, was crowned Nevada County Fair Queen at the conclusion of the fair last week. The pageant took place Saturday night. The winners were, l-r, Jessie Ward, first runner-up and sportswear winner; Raegan Huett, Fair Queen and sw...
Nevada County Little Miss
Nevada County Little Miss was Sloan Cross (left). She also won the sportswear, interview, photogenic and best dressed divisions. Other winners were, l-r, Caitlin Stockton, second-runner-up; Haley Harris, first runner-up; and Kelsey Wren, third runner-up. ...
Nevada County Young Miss
The Young Miss pageant winners are, l-r, Katie Wilson, second runner-up; Heather Hawthorne, first runner-up, photogenic and best dressed; Megan Martin, winner, sportwear and interview winner; Alyssa Hickey, third runner-up; and Cheryl Hughes, fourth runne...
Scholarship Available With Essay
Junior high and high school students may win up to $200 cash, a college scholarshipo, or a study trip to Moscow, Russia, by entering the Walz History Essay contest at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia.
Auto Airbags Can Kill Infants
Automobile airbags can kill infants and small children. Have I got your attention?
Wolves Pounce On Gurdon, Rain Ends Game
It was one of the shortest games Prescott ever played, just lasting ten and a half minutes, but the Curley Wolves won it, 14-0.
Three Still Unbeaten
Three teams remain unbeaten in the 7AA Conference.
Hastings Wins At 4 States
James Hastings of Bodcaw now has a grand champion quarter horse stallion.
Deaths, Funerals
Jennifer Dayle Evans
Jennifer Dayle Evans, 17, of Taylor died Tuesday, September 17, 1996, from injuries received in an automobile accident.
Gladys Franklin
Gladys Nancy Franklin, 96, of Prescott died Saturday, September 24, 1996, in Prescott.
Billy `Roy' Carter
Billy Royce `Roy' Carter, 49, of Prescott died Sunday, September 22, 1996, in Prescott.
Horace H. McKenzie
Horace H. McKenzie, 91, of Prescott died at his home on Saturday, September 21, 1996.
Johnnie Zackery
Johnnie Zackery, 88, of Omaha, Neb., formerly of Rosston, died September 4, 1996, at an Omaha hospital.
Smoking Hazardous To Man's Freedom, Battery Charges Filed
Desire for a cigarette will give a Lewisville man plenty of time to kick the habit while behind bars.
Battery
A 31-year-old Bluff City man has been charged with battery in the first degree, while his victim lies in critical condition in University Hospital in Little Rock.
Air Conditioning Funds
State Rep. Percy Malone, left, shakes hands with Nevada County Judge John Barham Friday after telling him the county has been awarded with a grant for $25,839 for replacement of air conditioning at the courthouse. The grant was approved by the Joint Commi...
Counselor's Desk
by Donald Crane

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