Nevada County Picayune and Gurdon Times Newspaper Archive

Here are the stories in the Wednesday, April 18, 2001 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Into The Void with John Miller

It would appear there are some people who are concerned about my maturity, immortal soul and mental health. While the concern is appreciated, it is most assuredly not necessary. Let me assure all who read this my immortal soul is in good shape. At least...

County's Weather Center Updated

WEATHER COMPUTER  Local meteorologist Davis Benton checks the weather at the Prescott Weather Center on the computer. The center, considered one of the best in the state, has the capability of tracking storms in real-time. This is important as advance w...

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

A representative of the Texarkana Social Security office will be in Prescott at the courthouse Thursday, April 26, May 24 and June 28. Supplemental Security Income pays monthly checks to people who are aged, disabled or blind and who do not own much or ...

Bluff City News

Easter weekend was a soggy one, but Sunday afternoon was very nice. We received about five inches of rainfall, which should make the grass grow. James Nelson said his calves were getting tired of eating pine needles. Funeral services for Carolyn Byrd we...

Bodcaw News

Hope you had a happy Easter. We had a stormy morning, but came out of church a beautiful sunny day. We still have a lot of sickness, but had a good crowd for church. Gerald and Janet Harris of Malvern were in church with her sister, June and Bro. Tom. ...

Boughton News

We are having plenty of rain. The rain messed up the cemetery working Saturday, but several had come and worked before Saturday so it was finished Saturday and looks pretty. Thanks to all the workers. We had some visitors at the cemetery Saturday. Dr. a...

Caney News

Kevin Karmel and family from Ft. Worth, Texas, were weekend guests of his parents, Ken and Celia, and other relatives here. We were very glad to have them attend our church Sunday. Bro. Junior and Ann Loe had lunch with their children, Jane and Sam Brad...

Fair Hill News

We couldn't have asked for a nicer Easter Sunday. Hope you all had a wonderful time with family and friends. Thomas and Ruby Fontaine traveled to Nashville to spend Sunday with his sister, Hazel Fontaine, who is in the nursing home there. Bryan Hendrix...

Hillcrest News

J.E. Dillard from Rosston spent Tuesday with Ozelle Dillard. Margaret Rhodes of Rosston spent Thursday with Mrs. Dillard. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Bob Rhodes, Alexia and a friend from Rosston spent Sunday with Ozelle Dillard. Mr. and Mrs. Houston Gunter from ...

Oak Grove News

We had a three-night meeting at Bethel AME Church. Wednesday night was the last night. It really was a wonderful meeting. Rev. Thomas W. Scott was the evangelist for the three nights. Every choir in the area attended. The church was almost full every nig...

Redland News

If your gardens are not already up you better look closely, 'cause they may be washed away. Roy Cagle and Neil Meeks spent Wednesday in Texarkana. Those spending Easter Sunday with Danny, Cherrie and Katy Wilson were her mother, Jackie, her Aunt Caroly...

Rosston News

I hope everyone had a nice Easter. There are a lot of sick people in Rosston and that affected our 7 a.m. services. There was a fair crowd and the report is that they had a good breakfast after the services. Among the visitors were Stacy Faulkner's brot...

Willisville News

Sunday morning, Cathy Sanders, youth director of Pleasant Grove, presented a beautiful Easter program. We had good attendance. After the program there was a big Easter egg hunt for the children. Wilmer Paige was surprised with a birthday party Saturday,...

Frank Ferris King

Frank Ferris King, 87, of Hope passed away at his home on Thursday, April 12, 2001. Mr. King was born May 23, 1913, in Prescott to John Ellis and Lena Vune Ferris King, who preceded him in death. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Hope for fifty...

Jimmy Wayne Marlar

Jimmy Wayne Marlar, 47, of Emmet, died Monday, April 9, 2001 at Medical Park Hospital in Hope. Mr. Marlar was born January 13, 1954, in Prescott to Rufus and Pauline White Marlar. He was disabled. Mr. Marlar was a Baptist. He was preceded in death by hi...

Mattie Scott

Mattie Scott, 88, of Prescott passed away Thursday, March 29, 2001, at Medical Park Hospital in Hope. Mrs. Scott was the widow of Rev. H. H. Scott. She was born Mattie Ruth Williams on April 13, 1913, in Blevins. As a young child she became a member of...

Remodeled Gym Dedicated At McRae School

Former Gov. Thomas C. McRae believed in a free public education for all people regardless of race. In his honor, the McRae Middle School gymnasium, recently renovated, was dedicated Saturday, April 14. The ceremonies opened in the MMS cafeteria with Pr...

School Holds Easter Egg Hunt

EASTER EGG HUNT - Prescott Head Start children enjoyed an Easter egg hunt Friday, April 13, along with getting their faces painted, pinning the tail on the rabbit, horse rides and doing the bunny hop.

Lack Of Quorum Slows Emmet Council

For lack of a quorum no action could be taken at the Emmet City Council meeting Wednesday, April 11. Emmet Mayor Dale Booker told the two who were there of things needing to be done, but, without a quorum, funds couldn't be appropriated. Booker said th...

Rosston Man Facing 3 Felony Charges

A 21-year-old Rosston man faces three felony charges in connection with a disturbance at the home of Antonio Gulley on April 8. According to court records, Derrik Christopher went to Gulley's home and began causing trouble around 6:50 a.m. on the date i...

Two Arrested For Local Theft

Two Ozan men have been charged under Arkansas's habitual offender law in connection with the theft of parts from a truck at Tim Ashbrook Auto. According to court records, Johnathan Woods and Jason Watson, both of Ozan, have been charged as habitual offe...

Chamber Works On Festival

With Easter out of the way, the Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce is turning its sights on the Chicken and Egg Festival. This year's festival will be held Friday and Saturday, June 1-2, at the Prescott City Park. While most of the details for ...

Woman Charged With Battery Of Husband

A dispute between a husband and wife has landed the wife in jail. According to court records Sylvia Kirby, 39, has been charged with domestic battery in the second degree and possession of firearms by a certain person. The battery charge is a class C f...

Farm and Home News

Timely fertilization helps keep lawn grasses green and growing. Weeds in lawns are one result of sparse, unfertilized turf. If possible, fertilizer and lime applications should be based on a soil test. However, if a soil test has not been taken there ...

Living Well with the Carrie Connection

Would winning the lottery make you happy? Not likely. According to David G. Myers, a happiness researcher, money does not buy happiness. Rich people are no more happy than people with average incomes. Older people are no less or more happy than young pe...

Raibies Clinics Set Across Nevada County

The Nevada County 4-H will again sponsor a low cost rabies vaccination clinic this year. It will be held Saturday, April 21, at various locations throughout the county. State law requires each dog and cat to have a rabies vaccination each year by a lice...

Bruno, Sacket Plan June 30 Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Carter of Prescott proudly announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Julianna Marie, to Brian Wayne Sacket, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sacket of El Reno, Okla. Julie is the granddaughter of Rev. and Mrs. Jack Low...

Neal, Carter Wedding Is Saturday

Rickie and Ramona Brown of Hope and Paige Neal of Blevins announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter and Paige's mother, Wanda Rose Brown Neal, to Christopher Mickel Carter, son of Robert and Deborah Hawthorne of Fulton and the late Rickie Carter o...

June Nuptials Set By Albright, Dougan

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Albright of Texarkana, Ark., and Mr. and Mrs. Marty Dougan of Texarkana, Ark., formerly of Rosston, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Ashley Elizabeth Albright and Jeremy Jay Dougan. The bride-elect is a 1998 gr...

PES Releases Honor Roll For 3rd Nine Weekds

Prescott Elementary School has recently announced its honor roll students with A's and A's and B's in their classroom work for the third nine weeks. They follow by grades. All A's Kindergarten: Amanda Hamilton, Dalton Heath, Jeremy Hendrix, Brandon Mar...

School Menus: April 23-27

Menus for the area schools for the week of April 23-27 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 School...

Testing Planned For Prescott Schools

Prescott students in grades four, six and eight will be taking the Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment and Accountability program (ACTAAP) Benchmark examination Monday, April 23, through Thursday, April 26. This test focuses on testing to measure...