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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, November 22, 2006 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Wolves squash Panthers, 48-25
The Prescott Curley Wolves are headed for the next round of conference playoff after having soundly defeated the Yellville-Summit Panthers on Nov. 17. The Wolves will again have the home field advantage. Kickoff for the next game is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov...
Two die in Nevada County accident
A three-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 278 resulted in the deaths of two men. According to a report filed by the Arkansas State Police, Gary Franklin, 27, of Pine Bluff, and Michael Christopher, 22, of Magnolia, were pronounced dead at the scene on N...
Bikers officially kick off toy drive - Christmas events will include parade, contests
Christmas may be more than a month away, but the Christmas season in Prescott is about to kick off with some serious competitions, events and fun. The annual toy drive is being sponsored by the Ila Upchurch Foundation with the Nevada County Picayune pr...
Quorum court could have vacancy Jan. 1
The Nevada County Quorum Court could be facing a vacancy. E.Z. Sonny Buster was elected during the May primary to take over the Nevada County Justice of the Peace seat currently held by Arval Mason. But Buster passed away before the November election a...
Police offer little new information on investigation
Police are offering little information on the shooting death of a Nevada County man. The incident happened on Nov. 11. Samuel Brooks, 77, was pronounced dead at the scene. His wife, 73-year-old Murlean Brooks, was able to leave the home after the attack ...
Grab some spirit -Wolf pride or Christmas
With Thanksgiving upon us and Christmas just around the corner, its easy for people like me to give in to the winter doldrums. People like me are those who just dont like winter. Even with these two major holidays looming, I find myself hating the fa...
Dr. John Greer Sr.
Dr. John Thomas Greer Sr., 69, of Arkadelphia, died Wednesday, November 15, 2006, in Arkadelphia. Dr. Greer was born on Sept. 28, 1937 in Arcadia Louisiana, the son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Mabel D. Greer. He graduated from Louisiana College wi...
Samuel Brooks Jr.
Samuel Brooks Jr., 77, of Prescott, died Saturday, November 11, 2006, at his home. Mr. Brooks was born October 9, 1929. He was retired owner of S&B Trucking Co., member and deacon of Faith Temple COGIC and an Army Veteran. Survivors include his wife, M...
Leslie Walker
Mr. Leslie Walker, 79, of Prescott, died Sunday, November 19, 2006 at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced by Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home in Prescott.

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