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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, May 16, 2007 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Emmet graduates 20
The graduation of 20 Emmet High School students was bittersweet in more ways than one. Students were headed out into the world that holds their future. Meanwhile, Emmet High School Principal Frank Henson has announced his retirement. Students Ashley Pa...
Lawsuit alleges wrongful death
Two area physicians and two area health care facilities have been named in a wrongful death lawsuit. Split Rail, located at 1658 Highway 371, and employees at that facility are at the heart of the suit which also lists South West Arkansas Counseling and ...
Firestone extends voluntary layoff
Firestones Prescott facility has extended a voluntary layoff period for several employees but the situation is nothing more than a normal manufacturing cycle. That word came from Prescott Firestone Plant Manager Bill Smith last week. Smith said the co...
Six arrested for drugs
Officers from several area law enforcement agencies arrested six people accused of illegal drug activity and confiscated more than $1,500 in cash. According to information from the Prescott Police Department, the arrests were the result of efforts by th...
Gun discovered at Emmet High School campus
School officials have not yet decided what action will be taken against an Emmet High School student after that student had a gun in his vehicle on school property. According to a report on file with the Nevada County Sheriffs Office, school officials ...
Officers tracking 28 sex offenders
There are currently 28 registered sex offenders in Nevada County with six of those living in the city of Prescott. Thirteen of those are listed by the state as "level 3," or high risk. Nevada County Sheriffs Deputy Robert Missey is responsible for tra...
Wayne Jarvis
Wayne Jarvis, 95, of Rosston, died Sunday, May 6, 2007, in Nashville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tommie Lew; one daughter, Billie Ruth Morman; four brothers, John, Lee, William Buddy and Cleve Jarvis; and two sisters, Newell Wooten and Marg...
Dr. Barney Harris
Dr. Barney Harris of Gainesville, Fla., Professor Emeritus of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, died May 7, 2007, after losing a long battle with cancer. Dr. Harris was born Dec. 20, 1931, in Prescott. He received hi...

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