Nevada County Picayune and Gurdon Times Newspaper Archive

Here are the stories in the Wednesday, November 1, 2000 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Larry Frank Davis

Larry Frank Davis, 89, of Prescott died Monday, October 23, 2000, at Medical Park Hospital in Hope. Mr. Davis was born August 30, 1911, in Minden La., to John Marshall Davis and Willie Mae Bates Davis. He was a retired carpenter and a member of First Ch...

Winifred Hulan

Winifred Hulan, 73, of Prescott died Thursday, October 26, 2000. Mrs. Hulan was born September 22, 1926, in Prescott to Ronald Applegate White and Susie Hoover White. She was a housewife and member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include two d...

William C. 'Bill' Eggleston

William C. Bill' Eggleston, 80, of Sutton died Monday, October 30, 2000, at his home. Mr. Eggleston was born January 4, 1920, in Williamson County, Texas, to Clarence and Tollie Eggleston. He oversaw the family timberland interests and other investmen...

New Mascot Costume Arrives At PHS; Wally Retires

WALLY RETIRES - Wally Wolf, the long-time mascot at Prescott High School was retired and replaced by relative Curl E. Wolf. Prescott won last Friday's conference game against Fouke with the new mascot on the field.

Marlow Leads Curley Wolves Over Panthers

LEADING RUSHER - Prescott Curley Wolf Raphael Marlow (32) was the leading rusher last Friday night as PHS defeated Fouke for its third victory of the season and the 7AAA conference. This week the Curley Wolves host Ashdown on Thursday night with the wi...

Jackson Sisters To Perform At Ashdown Jamboree

Jordan Lacey and Jessica Jackson will perform this Saturday, November 4, at the Ashdown Jamboree. Jordan will be the featured entertainer and be joined by her older sister on stage. The girls are the daughters of John and Phyllis (Ragsdale) Jackson of ...

Curley Wolves Defeat Fouke, 25-9

The Prescott Curley Wolves are back in the play-offs race after a 26-9 win over the Fouke Panthers Friday night. Ashdown, Prescott's opponent here Thursday night, and the Curley Wolves are tied for fourth place. The winner Thursday night will be going t...

Redland News

I never like to start with sad news, but Redland has lost two neighbors this past week. Our deepest sympathy goes to the Fred Ridling Sr. family. Not only will the community miss him, but Shady Grove Baptist Church sure lost a faithful member. Winifred...

Hillcrest News

Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Dillard, Cedealia Burke and grandson Cullen from Rosston visited Mr. and Mrs. Louie Dillard Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Sid Franklin from Camden spent Tuesday afternoon with Edyth Hughes. Jo DeWoody from Gurdon spent Wednesday with Lillion T...

Bodcaw News

Bro. Tom and June Stevens were in church Sunday morning. He is improving and we hope he will be back soon. Mary Poindexter came home today from the hospital. She, too, is improving. Morris and Carolyn Vines' little grandson, Hunter, had open heart surg...

Rosston News

Bro. J.P. Jones has been doing a good job filling in until we can get a pastor. We have really enjoyed his teaching. We have had company part of the week so I don't know much news. A school friend of mine from northeast Oklahoma has been in St. Michael ...

Oak Grove News

The 117th session of the West Arkansas annual conference 12th Episcopal District was held October 25-29 at St. Phillips AME Church in Magnolia. Bishop Richard Allen Chappelle presided Mrs. Barbara J. Chappelle Episcopal supervision. Rev. Thomas W. Adair...

Caney News

David Wicker and son visited his mother, Wanda. They pitched a tent in Wanda's yard and enjoyed a camp out. They also went deer hunting. Wanda's other son, Rusty, who is in the U.S. Navy in Pensacola, Fla., also visited earlier in the week and went deer...

Boughton Community

We have heard of a few deer being killed. Herbie Ridgell's grandchildren Ahsley, Andrew, Josh, Alex and Loretta spent Friday night at their deer camp with Robin Ridgell. It was a highlight in their lives. Joe Mac and Darlene Young with Bobby and Breanna...

Into The Void with John Miller

Tuesday night's forum between the two candidates for Fourth District House of Representatives come off as planned. First, and to no one's surprise, Congressman Jay Dickey was a no-show, sending his son, Ted, in his place. Ted proved to be his father's s...

Letters To The Editor

I am the mother of Jeff Lewis who was murdered on May 17, 1992. The article in last week's Picayune by John Miller concerning the Joe Dansby article was so inaccurate, misleading and destructive, I feel I must respond. Please keep in mind, victims have n...

Living Well with the Carrie Connection

We many times take for granted the privilege we have in being able to cast our vote. This year, within the next week, once more the opportunity arises. There are many issues on the ballot to vote on and we as educated individuals need to take the time ...

School Menus: November 6-10

Menus for the area schools for the week of November 6-10 are as follows. All meals are served with milk. They are also subject to change. Breakfast in Prescott Schools is served from 8:00 to 8:30 and lunch is served between 11:30 and 12:00. Prescott Scho...

Ross, Dickey Tangle At Forum

A forum between Mike Ross and Ted Dickey turned ugly quickly when the younger Dickey began his verbal attack. The forum had been scheduled between Ross and Dickey's father, Jay, the incumbent in the Fourth District House of Representatives. However, as ...

Financing By Cities, Counties On November 7 Ballot

Arkansas voters will be asked to decide on whether or not cities and counties in the state should be allowed to enter short-term financing in making needed purchases. This will be addressed as Proposed Constitutional Amendment 1 on the Nov. 7, General E...

Vote Could Change Courts; Remove Partisan Politics

Should judges be picked by political parties? This question will be answered by voters in the Nov. 7 General Election. However, proposed Amendment 3 does more than just remove judicial offices from partisan politics. It will also merge the circuit, c...

McRae Gym Dedicate; Alumni Dignitaries On Hand

Members of the McRae Alumni Association were on hand for the dedication of the new McRae Middle School gym Tuesday, Oct. 24. The Prescott School Board met at the gym to "show it off", as improvements have been made to renovate and upgrade the facility. ...

Chamber, Sonic Set Thanksgiving Food Drive

A Thanksgiving Food Drive is being sponsored by the Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce and Sonic Drive-In. According to Mary Godwin, Chamber director, the drive will cover the entire county, with the idea being to help provide a good Thanksgivin...

Attorney Dies In Collision

Marsha Ann Basinger, 34, was killed Friday in a one-vehicle accident. According to reports, Basinger, who had worked with the firm of Honey and Honey, was on Arkansas 379 in Pike County when her vehicle left the road on a curve and hit a tree. The wrec...

DHS Sponsoring Angel Tree Again

Nevada County Department of Human Services (DHS) is sponsoring a Christmas Angel Tree for Nevada County's needy children. Applications will be taken from November 1-17 for children in need, ages 12 and under. These applications may be completed at the N...

Velma Martin To Celebrate 90th Birthday

Velma Martin of Prescott will be celebrating her 90th birthday Saturday, November 4, at 2:00 p.m. at Park Missionary Baptist Church. A memory book is trying to be made for her, so if you have any old photos be sure to take them. Your photos will be retu...

C&C EHC Meets

C&C Extension Homemakers Club met October 19 at 6:30 at Cale City Hall. President Ann Loe presided with nine members answering roll call. A motion was made by Margie Reed and passed by the club that the present officers be re-elected. Ann Loe appointe...

College News - Fort Part Of HSU Royalty

Henderson State University's homecoming was Friday, October 27, and Saturday, October 28. Thirty-three ladies vied for the title of homecoming queen Saturday at Carpenter-Haywood Stadium. Local royalty included LaKesha Roshun Fort of Bluff City. Fort,...

Little PPS Pageant Planned

A Little Miss PPS pageant will be held December 1 at 7:00 p.m. at Prescott High School. This pageant is in conjunction with the Miss PHS pageant, which is December 8. The age categories are kindergarten through first grades and second through fourth. D...

Benefit Set For Wicker

A benefit singing will be held for Melissa Wicker for medical reasons Saturday, November 4, starting at 5 p.m. with a chili supper at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Arkadelphia, 26th and Walnut Sts. Singing will start at 6:30 with special guests being Bi...

Here & There . . . News That Matters To Nevada County

A representative of the Texarkana Social Security office will be in Prescott at the courthouse October 26, November 30 and December 28. Supplemental Security Income pays monthly checks to people who are aged, disabled or blind and who do not own much or...

Tobacco Settlement Spending Part Of Tuesday's Ballot

Spending Arkansas' portion of the tobacco settlement will be up to the voters of the state in the Nov. 7, General Election. However, the public won't get much of a say under proposed initiated act 1, other than it favors the state's plan or doesn't. Ac...

Property Tax Item To Be Decided By Voters Next Tuesday

Proposed Constitutional Amendment 2, on the Nov. 7, General Election ballot, will give voters the change to determine the fate of the state's property tax. The amendment, if passed, would limit the annual increase in assessed value of real property, fre...

Ward Captures Super Pro Division At Prescott Raceway

There was plenty of action at the Prescott Raceway Saturday as Dane Ward of Mena captured the Super Pro division. Ward covered the track reaching 124 miles per hour. His dial in time was 5.15, which was also his estimated time. His reaction time was 0.5...

Gambling Issue Will Be Up To Voters November 7th

Want to gamble on something besides your life on the Arkansas highways? Voters in the state will get the opportunity to decide whether casino gambling, a state lottery and charitable bingo will be legal Tuesday, Nov. 7, in the General Election. The mea...

Flag Football Results Are Given

The results for the Prescott youth flag football has been given. They are as follows: Game one: second and third grade division the Chiefs won over the Giants. The Chiefs players included Brandon Honea, who had two touchdowns; Will Brown, Dakota Campbe...

Punt, Pass And Kick Set For Youth

Young football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills when the Prescott Parks and Recreation Department hosts the Prescott Punt, Pass and Kick competition Monday, November 6. The competition is free and open to boys and girls ag...

Emmet Schools Release Nine Weeks Honor Roll

The Emmet Public Schools have announced its first nine weeks honor roll. They follow by grades: First grade: Jasmine Gulley, Brittany Ammons, Bradley Chance, Colton Davidson, Hunter Hawthorne, Cyle Honeycutt, Austin Konjayan, Sydney Langston, Wade May, ...