Here are the stories in the Wednesday, August 4, 1999 edition of Nevada County Picayune
- Prison Board Makes Visit
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- Prescott put its best foot forward Thursday in making a presentation to the site selection committee for a medium security prison.
- Prison Board Makes Visit (cont)
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- esn't have a hospital, a hospital can be reached faster than from most places in Little Rock and other prisons in Arkansas.
- Harris Family Named Top Farmers
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- Brad, Ralph, Heather and Claudette Harris
- Harris Family Named Top Farmers (cont)
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- n software is used to keep up with everything.
- Harris Family Named Top Farmers (cont) (cont)
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- The annual Chicken and Egg Festival sees Ralph as a volunteer, working as an umpire for the softball tournaments.
- Atkinson Is Denied Release
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- A convicted murderer will remain in prison, serving out his full sentence.
- Three Die In Head-On Collision
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- A two-vehicle accident left three dead, including a three-year-old child.
- Nevada County Fair To Begin Aug. 31
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- School and football season are just around the corner as we head into August.
- Domestic Conflicts Keep NCSO Busy
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- Domestic conflicts have been keeping the Nevada County Sheriff's Office busy of late.
- GUITAR FOUND
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- A guitar stolen from Morris Baptist Church June 26, was recovered in a pawn shop by NCSO deputies.
- SMALL DRUG ARREST
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- A traffic stop led to several citations for Ricky L. Fletcher of Monroe, La., Friday, July 30.
- MULTIPLE CITATIONS
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- Mary Ann Bennett, of Prescott, was hit with several misdemeanor charges after being stopped for a traffic violation.
- INFORMATION WANTED
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- Nevada County Sheriff Otwell asks anyone with information about a crime, or information on criminal activity to contact the NCSO at 887-2616.
- No Records Broken
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- Gee, has anyone noticed it's been a bit hot of late?
- Here and There
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- Alcoholics Anonymous, a fellowship of men and women who wish to stop drinking, meets every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.
- Bluff City
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- I think everyone is ready for some cool weather by now. Think how it was in the days before electricity and be thankful we have fans and air conditioners.
- Bodcaw
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- The Mercy Med Flight had a program for charitable ambulance service. This benefit was held at Klipsch auditorium at 7 p.m. July 31. Russ Carlton was invited to sing along with the other performers. Russ sang a couple of songs. He did his medley and got a ...
- Boughton
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- Chloe Orren spent a couple of days in Medical Park Hospital. Tests were run, but as of now they haven't found what is causing her trouble.
- Hillcrest
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- Dorothy Grimes visited Gracie Tyree and Jean Cottingham this week.
- Nubbin Hill
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- I apologize for not having news last week.
- Oak Grove
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- We are still having some extremely hot weather. I have never seen such hot weather before. God is letting us know how hot it will be in hell. If we can't live together down here and say we are Christians we better read our Bible. God loves everybody. If w...
- Redland
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- It seems that everyone is suffering from heat and need of rain. Twice several in our community have suffered about three hours of power outages.
- Rosston
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- Marguerite Williams
- Deaths, Funerals
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- Doris Mitchell Page
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- Doris Mitchell Page, 71, of Murfreesboro, formerly of Prescott, died Wednesday, July 28, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hot Springs.
- Nobie Faulkner
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- Nobie Faulkner, 82, of Little Rock, a former resident of Emmet, died Wednesday, July 28, 1999.
- Annie Pauline Johnson
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- Annie Pauline 'Polly-Ma' Johnson, 83, of Prescott died Wednesday, July 28, 1999, at Hillcrest Care and Rehab in Prescott.
- Hattie Pearl McBride
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- Hattie Pearl McBride, 82, of Emmet died Wednesday, July 28, 1999, at Wadley Health and Rehab in Texarkana.
- Charles R. Salisbury
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- Charles R. Salisbury, 72, went home to be with Jesus on July 29, 1999, after a lengthy illness.
- Lydia Sims Osborn
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- Lydia Sims Osborn, 93, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Hope, died Friday, July 30, 1999, in Houston, Texas.
- Military News
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- Carlos Welch of Prescott is enlisted in the U.S. Navy and is aboard the USS Kitty Hawk CV-63 stationed in Yokosoka, Japan. Since going to Japan he tried out for a Navy basketball team and made it. He led the team to a 18-2 record and led the team in scori...
- College News
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- Shannon Henderson of Prescott will receive a MSE degree in special education from Henderson State University (HSU) this month.
- HSU Computer Literacy Series To Be Offered At Pinnacle Computers
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- The Office of Continuing Education Lifelong Learning at Henderson State University (HSU) will sponsor a 'Computer Literacy Series' of classes at Pinnacle Computer Consulting in Arkadelphia.
- All Blood Needed
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- The American Red Cross Blood Services is in critical need for all blood types. All persons are urged to donate blood immediately at a Red Cross donor center.
- Blood Drive Is Tuesday
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- American Red Cross Blood Services and the Prescott community will host a blood drive Tuesday, August 10, from 2 to 6 p.m. The blood drive will be held at the Central Baptist Church, 600 East 2nd in Prescott.
- Living Well
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- Successful people love change. They are constantly seeking ways to improve themselves and how they relate to others. They are also quick to see the opportunities in change.
- Estes Seeks School Post
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- Tim Estes will be seeking a seat on the Blevins School Board in the September 21, school election.
- Gospel Concert At Fair
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- This year during the Nevada County Fair there will be a gospel concert on Sunday, September 5, at 2 p.m. in the Potlatch building.
- Public Meeting Set For PES On Aug. 17
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- Prescott Elementary School will hold its annual public meeting and open house Tuesday, August 17.
- Fair Parade Is August 31
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- The Nevada County Fair parade will have a new date and time this year. The parade will start at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31.
- Plans For Cale Reunion Are Set For September 4
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- Plans have been finalized for a class reunion of former Cale High School graduates. This is primarily for graduates and staff of 1966-1967 through the graduating class of 1988. However, all graduates and alumni of Cale are included.
- Reading Workshop Held
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- Officers of Southwest Arkansas Reading Council attended an Arkansas Reading Association (ARA) leadership workshop on July 16 and 17 at Lake Hamilton Resort in Hot Springs.
- Jarvis, Hamrick To Wed Friday Night
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- Steve and Debra Jackson, Lynn and Michelle Jarvis and Dora McCulley announce the approaching marriage of Deidre Jarvis and Ricky Hamrick of Prescott.
- Yarberro, Inscore To Exchange Vows Saturday
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- Amanda Yarberro and Larry Inscore will have a candlelight ceremony on August 7 at 2 p.m. at Central Baptist Church in Prescott.
- Couple Will Celebrate 25th Anniversary
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- There will be a reception in honor of Bro. and Mrs. Kenneth Williams of Algonquin, Ill. The reception will be Sunday, August 15, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Bodcaw Baptist Church No. 2 in the fellowship hall.
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