Nevada County Picayune and Gurdon Times Newspaper Archive

Here are the stories in the Wednesday, June 26, 2002 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Clara Simmons

Mrs. Clara B. Simmons, 72, of Prescott, formerly of Blevins, died Monday, June 17, at Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana, Texas. She was born on April 19, 1930, in Lake Providence, La., to Tom and Katie Moore. She was a homemaker. She was a me...

Harld Charles

Mr. Harold D. Charles, 65, from Rockford, Il. (formerly of Prescott), died Monday, June 17, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital, in Madison, Wisc. He was born May 13, 1937, in Prescott to Chester and Cordia Muldrow Charles. He retired at age 55 fro...

Following governor's plan would be tragic for schools

Tragic is what Nevada Superintendent Rick McAfee called any school administrator who budgets according to Gov. Mike Huckabee's projections. McAfee said the governor is projecting a 4.8 percent increase in revenue for 2003, but he, McAfee, doesn't see th...

Paraphernalia found on Couch

Drug paraphernalia was found while in search of suspect at residents's home with one man arrested in the incident. Ricky Couch was arrested and charged with a class "B" felony for drug paraphernalia with intent. According to court records, Nevada Coun...

Cannon honored for efforts; students to transfer to Prescott

Prescott High School's agricultural teacher received the Outstanding Agri Teacher Award for the state. This was announced at the Prescott School Board on Tuesday, June 18. James Cannon, agriculture teacher for PHS was recognized for his award from th...

Wife reports hubby for DWI

A Rosston man was arrested recently when his wife reported him drinking and driving. Robert Robinson, 38, was arrested and charged with two unclassified misdemeanors and one unclassified felony. The charges were, careless and prohibited driving, drivin...

Prescott City Council hears trash talk during meeting

There was a lot of trash talk at the Prescott City Council. Terri Vandiver addressed the council at its regular monthly meeting June 17. Vandiver said she wanted to address the council concerning the beautification of Prescott. As a citizen of Prescot...