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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, May 30, 2001 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Brown, Medlin To Wed June 30
Danny and Andra Brown of Monticello announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their son, Bryan A. Brown, of Monticello to Carrie M. Medlin of Monticello, formerly of Claremont, N.C. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Billy R...
Farm & Home News
An equine infectious anemia (or EIA) verifier certification program will be conducted Tuesday, June 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Nevada County Cooperative Extension Service office in Prescott. Richard Jackson with the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commissio...
Living Welll with the Carrie Connection
During the cool and warm months of spring, summer and fall it seems the perfect time to use the outdoor kitchen to its full advantage. The grill, whether charcoal or gas, can be effectively used to put an entire meal on the table. Vegetables, fruits and ...
College News
Darren, David and Susan Fain have been placed on the chancellor's list for both the fall and spring semesters at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Darren is a finance major and David is an education major. Eddie Fain also made all A's and B's a...
Davidson, Hall Are Wed
Jennifer Kathryn Davidson of Prescott and Seth Michael Hall of St. Joseph, Mo., were married May 12, at 6:30 p.m. in Las Vegas, Nev., at the Little Chapel of the Flowers. The bride's parents are Harold and Kathy Mobley of Dallas and John Davidson of Pre...
Log A Load Is June 9
Area loggers and other members of the forestry community will gather at the Nevada County Fairgrounds June 9 to carry the load for kids during a fund-raising event for Arkansas Children's Hospital. The festivities will begin at 2:00 p.m. with a softball...
Men Of Calvary To Celebrate Anniversary
The Men of Calvary, a southern gospel quartet based in Magnolia since 1975, will observe their 26th anniversary Saturday, June 2, at 7:00 p.m. at Union Street Station in Magnolia. The concert will consist of the Young Men of Calvary who were members in ...
Here & There . . . News That Matters To Nevada County
A representative of the Texarkana Social Security office will be in Prescott at the courthouse Thursday, June 28. Supplemental Security Income pays monthly checks to people who are aged, disabled or blind and who do not own much or have much income. SSI...
Bluff City News
James and Kay Nelson were flying high last week (literally). They flew from Prescott to Clarksville and back with their son Andy at the controls. They attended a recital in which granddaughter, Lexi, participated. We had a math test in last week's colum...
Bodcaw News
Happy birthday to all. Chris Butler of Ft. Sill, Okla., was home for the weekend. He first went to Cabot to visit his Mom and other family there. He was then to come here to see David and Peggy of Blevins and the rest of us. He hasn't seen Earlene since...
Boughton News
Thomas and Dotty Jester spent three days last week vacationing in Hot Sprigs. They are also enjoying a brand new pickup. We had quite a bit of wind Monday night of last week. It blew sheet iron off our tractor shed. Jim and Leona Ballard came over to he...
Caney News
Panky Luck returned Thursday from a few days' visit with his daughter in Slidell, La. Children and relatives of Ben and Florence Wicker enjoyed a family reunion at the home of Jerry Donn and Nita Joyce Wicker. Allene Wicker Smith came from California f...
Oak Grove News
Let's pay tribute to the soldiers of World War I and II. Monday, May 28, was Memorial Day. Let us send up a prayer for our loved ones. Some of these men from here were Willie C. Gulley, Silas Gulley, Farris Marsh, Roland Marsh, Clearance Latin, Chestine...
Redland News
I can't really decide what to do, but just to be safe I'm gonna leave my electric blanket on a while longer. Neil and I had a pleasant surprise Saturday. Our niece and her husband, Sharon and Ed Leachman from Baton Rouge, La., a nephew, J.L. Dunn from M...
Willisville
An appreciation was given for Mrs. Velma Mixon Saturday, May 26, at the Oak Grove Civic League building from her former students. Mrs. Mixon is a retired school teacher. She was showered with many gifts. Under the leadership of pastor J.C. Owens Pleasan...
Virginia Carolyln Gill
Virginia Carolyn Gill, 61, of Camden died Wednesday, May 23, 2001, at Ouachita County Medical Center. Mrs. Gill attended Maul Road Church of Christ. She was the daughter of the late W. D. Richardson. She is survived by her husband, Norman Gill of Camde...
PHS Students Earn Scholarships
Paula Cossey, counselor at Prescott High School, has identified all the seniors at PHS who received scholarships this spring. Those receiving scholarships in May and the value of them were: Justin Phillips Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)  Brandon Bates;...
Herring, May Nuptials Are Planned
Laurie Lynn Herring of Willisville and Cristopher Keith May of Stamps with to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Terry Jarvis of Willisville and Dickey Herring of Emerson. She is the granddaughter of the...
Picayune Sold By Ragsdales
The Nevada County Picayune has been sold to Star Publishing Co, owner of the Hope Star, with the sale effective Thursday, May 31, according to Picayune owners John and Betty Ragsdale. The Ragsdales have owned the Picayune since December 1981, purchasing...
Reflections Of The Past Two Decades
This issue will end a 19=-year era of the RagsdalesBetty and myself at the Nevada County Picayune. We began working together in 1970 at the Daily Siftings Herald in Arkadelphia. After nearly 12 years I promised her an easier life in Prescott as owners ...
Festival Is This Weekend
Zero hour has arrived for the 14th Annual Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce Chicken and Egg Festival. All events kick off Friday, June 1, at the Prescott City Park, with something there for everyone. Mary Godwin, Chamber executive director, s...
Lil' Britches Rodeo Held With Festival
If you're looking for fun Saturday, June 2, then head to the Nevada County Fairgrounds around 6 p.m. Why? For the Lil' Britches Rodeo, of course. The rodeo is presented by the Prescott FFA Alumni, and there will be several events to keep everyone glued...
School Board Changes Policies
Student athletes in the Prescott School District need to start buckling down on the books. At the regular monthly meeting of the Prescott School Board, Tuesday, May 22, the panel changed the district's policy on eligibility for extracurricular activitie...
City Council Looking At House For Parks Office
Prescott's City Council is looking at purchasing a house to use as an office and storage space for the Prescott Parks Department. At the regular monthly meeting of the council, held Monday, May, 21, Prescott Mayor Howard Taylor said the appraisal on the...
Drug Bust Made By Local Police At Car Wash
Defective equipment on a car led to Milton Balance being arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, crack cocaine, with intent to deliver. According to court records, on May 16, around 9:45 p.m. Prescott police officers Steve Gulick...
Four Inmates Charged With Disturbance
A disturbance inside the Nevada County jail earlier this month has led to four inmates being charged with battery in the third degree engaging in a violent criminal group. The four inmates are: Fred Fricks, Tony Box, Rodney Ross and LaMarcus Harris. On...
I-30 Incident Turns Into Drug Arrest
Erratic driving on Interstate-30, with truck drivers working to get a silver Cadillac stopped wound up with a drug arrest recently. According to court records, the Prescott Police Department got a call about a disturbance at the 57 mile marker on I-30. ...

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