Nevada County Picayune and Gurdon Times Newspaper Archive

Courthosue Re-Dedication Set March 1

Clark County's 1899 Courthouse will be re-dedicated Monday, March 1, at 2:30 p.m.

The courthouse was heavily damaged two years ago on this date when tornadoes ravaged the county, and state, leaving 27 dead in Arkansas, six in Clark County.

The ceremonies will open with a dedication prayer, followed at 2:42 p.m. (the time the twisters actually hit) with a moment of silence.

Next on the agenda will be the playing of the national anthem by the Henderson State University band.

From there, Clark County Judge Floyd "Buddy" Manning will give his remarks and make the introductions.

The Central Primary Singing Bears will perform, while guest speakers will be Ray Granade and Rep. Percy Malone.

Special music will be performed by Patsy Harris, while members of the Clark County Quorum Court will place a memorial and plant a tree.

Manning will make his closing remarks, which will be followed by a ribbon cutting by the Arkadelphia Chamber of Commerce.

These festivities will be held at the north entrance of the courthouse and those attending are asked to bring lawnchairs.

Third and Fifth streets will be closed Sunday, Feb. 28, through Monday, March 1, until the ceremonies are over.