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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, March 26, 2008 edition of Gurdon Times

Men prep for pageant
Gurdon men will soon be sifting through their significant others best apparel to look their prettiest. Are Gurdon men catching up to their drag queen counterparts in San Francisco? Or do they have something else up their sleeve? The answer: theyre t...
Assault leads to drug find
Gurdon men will soon be sifting through their significant others best apparel to look their prettiest. Are Gurdon men catching up to their drag queen counterparts in San Francisco? Or do they have something else up their sleeve? The answer: theyre t...
Stranger sics dog on man, breaks window
A Gurdon man called police to his apartment Saturday, March 15, at 2 a.m. to report that a man had ordered his dog to attack him and that he then broke a window in his home. Officer Garry Marshall responded to the call on 10th Street. The victim, a 36-y...
Local program aids in reaching career goals
For those who did not plan an education after high school (or didnt attain a GED) but want one now, its not too late  and money should not pose a problem, either. The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) - Henderson State University in Arkadelphia ha...
Leeper runs for JP
Diana Leeper has announced her candidacy for District 9 JP. She is a lifelong resident of Clark County. She graduated from Okolona High School. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in social work from Henderson State University and later graduat...
Christian artist to perform in Prescott
Allison Durham Speer, a regular performer on the popular Gaither Homecoming Videos, will be appearing on Sunday, April 13, in Prescott. This event will take place at Central Baptist Church, located at 615 East 2nd Street South. Allison will perform du...
Donnie Dougan
Donnie "D.J." Dougan, Jr., age 36, of Prescott, Ark., went to heaven on Monday, March 17, 2008, in Prescott. He was born on Sept. 17, 1971, in Nevada County, Ark., to Donnie Joe Dougan, Sr. and Leigh Billingsley Dougan. He attended Parkers Chapel High Sc...
Glenn Ross
Glenn Ross, age 91, of Hot Springs, Ark., formerly of Gurdon, died on March 19, 2008, at Hot Springs. He was born on May 29, 1916, at Antoine and was retired from Union Pacific Railroad. He was a Master Mason, member of Scimitar Shriners and a member ...
Wingfields celebrate golden anniversary
Ray and Hilda Wingfield of Arkadelphia celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, March 15. They were married March 22, 1958, in Gurdon. Wingfield is a retired postmaster and fireman. A former Clark County sheriff, he is retired from the Clark...
Area Birth
Katie Jordan and Jake Curran of Gurdon announce the birth of their daughter, Gracie Nicole Curran. Gracie was born Dec. 11, 2007, at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Proud grandparents a...
New resource available for people in need
A new resource for low to moderate income families is being welcomed to Prescott in the new year. The center will also be available to families in the Gurdon area. The pantry is located on Hwy 371 just across from Potlach. It is open on Monday and Friday...
Art Guild visits Rotary Club
Farrell Ford, president of the Caddo River Art Guild, spoke at the Gurdon Rotary Club meeting Thursday, March 20, about the upcoming Round About Artist Studio Tour this October. The tour, she said, will be Oct. 17-19 and is a free self-guided tour for t...
Writer urges parents to talk with kids about drinking and driving
The Gurdon Junior/Senior Prom on Friday, March 28, is a day students have been anticipating this year. These are memorable times for students. At the Gurdon School District, we are committed to making this chapter of their lives as safe as possible. B...
Just a Thought
Spring time is such a wonderful time of year; everything is blooming and green and it seems like there are more birds singing and the sun is shining more lately (in between the showers) than it has over the past few months. What a splendid time of ye...

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