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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, September 22, 1999 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Tornado To Hit Prescott
A mock disaster drill will be held Saturday, Sept. 25, in Prescott.
Nevada Budget Approved
In a rare afternoon meeting the Nevada School Board approved the budget for the 1999-2000 school year.
Manhunt Ends With Two Being Arrested Saturday In Rosston
A manhunt kept officials with the Nevada County Sheriff's Office busy Saturday.
Harris Enters Race For Representative
Another candidate has entered the race for Fourth Congressional District House of Representatives.
SW District Fair Begins Sept. 28
As the sun sets on local county fairs, it rises on the Southwest Arkansas Livestock Show and Rodeo.
JPs Hold Off On Flood Plan Approval
If your home is one of the few in Nevada County needing flood insurance, you will have to wait at least another month before the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) plan is reviewed again by Nevada County Quorum Court.
Homecoming Parade Oct. 14
The Prescott High School homecoming parade, sponsored by the PHS Student Council, will take place at 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 14.
Bluff City
It seems that about every week we hear of another person connected to this community who has passed away. Garland Moore passed away September 14 in Gulfport, Miss. He grew up in Bluff City and later lived in Camden. Graveside services were held at Bluff C...
Bodcaw
Mike and Jackie Allen of Lincoln visited the J.D Allens this weekend. They also visited the Jack Fieldings of Hope.
Boughton
The annual House-Cagle and Rachel Brown family reunion was held Sunday, September 19, at the VFW building in Prescott.
Caney
J.W. and Maxine Glass visited with their daughter, Pat McCullough and her family in Killbourne, La., Friday. They watched Leah play peewee basketball Friday night. They attended a rodeo in Eudora and Maxine and Pat went shopping in Greenville, Miss., Satu...
Hillcrest
Visiting Myrtle Hastings over the weekend were her son, Cotton Hastings, from Little Rock and her daughter, Edith Hunter.
Oak Grove
We really did have wonderful homecoming at Cana AME Church Sunday. Rev. Andrew Banks really did a beautiful sermon. Andrew is the pastor's brother, Rev. Lesley Banks. There were quite a few from out of town. Our ex-pastor, Rev. Ennis Montgomery, was there...
Rosston
We are really being blessed with pretty weather. Wouldn't it be nice if we could live where it is like this all the time.
Here and There
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.
College News
Tessa Dell Horton, daughter of Rick and Janice Horton, of Marshall completed the University of Central Arkansas dietetic internship program August 6 and is eligible to sit for the registered dietician professional exam.
Artesian Arts And Letters

Boss's Day:

Great news! Boss's Day is October 16, the same day as AAL's table topper luncheon. Show your appreciation by buying your boss a ticket. Cost is $15, which includes a full meal in gracious surroundings and entertainment.
Cooperative Works To Be Y2K Compliant
South Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative (SCAEC) recently participated in the North American-wide Y2K readiness drill.
Into The Void

A Harsh Lesson In Reality

Dr. Cheek To Speak At SAU
Dr. William Cheek, a distinguished scholar who serves as professor of history at San Diego State University, will be the guest speaker at the annual Walz Lecture in History at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia. The lecture will be held Thursday, Se...
No Bull: Leslie Farmer Sell Genetics
At his drug store in Salem, Tim Leslie sells medicine. At his ranch on the outskirts of town, Leslie sells genetics.
Upchurch Report Is Given
The Ila Upchurch Community Center has experienced a great year, according to a report by the board.
Grants Awarded
Entergy Corporation is awarding more than $53,000 in community partnership grants to 65 Arkansas schools and nonprofit organizations in 1999. The money will help pay for a wide variety of programs to benefit Arkansas communities, schools and youth.
Family Day Set At Magnolia
Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia will host its annual family day Saturday, September 25. Family day is a time when SAU recognizes and honors the roles family members play in the lives of university students.
Gurdon Wins Pigskin Classic 19-14
On September 10 a new football stadium was dedicated at halftime when the Gurdon Go-Devils hosted the Lake Village Beavers. The Go-Devils lost the game and took their revenge against Prescott last Friday night, 19-14.
Emmet School District Holds Public Meeting
The Emmet School District held its public meeting September 13 in the school cafetorium to inform patrons of the school's goals, policies, programs and improvements.
Public Meeting Held At PHS
The instruction being provided for students in grade 9-12 is teacher controlled and student centered, geared to bring about group and individual thinking, responsibilities, work and discussion.
PES Honored
Prescott Elementary School was honored at the State Department of Education on Monday, September 13, in Little Rock.
Arkansas Fair, Rodeo Planned Oct. 8-17
The 60th annual Arkansas State Fair and Rodeo in Little Rock. The will be held October 8-17. It will feature concerts by 98 and Vince Gill with special guest Jo Dee Messina.
Risker, Purtle Wed In Baptist Rite
At 2 p.m. on July 31, Stephanie Ellen Risker became the bride of Bradley Frank Purtle.

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