Stories from Friday, May 11, 2007

Legal Aid of Arkansas has announced the Outstanding Volunteer Attorney of the Year Award Recipients. Poinsett County attorney, Ron Hunter, was chosen. Hunter was selected for his commitment, dedication, and donation of over 30 hours of pro bono services to low-income clients in Poinsett County in 2006. His donation has a conservative value of over $3,600 to the community...

Poinsett Lake is sponsoring a Dutch Oven Workshop at the park from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., on Saturday, May 19 Have you ever wondered how early settlers prepared their meals without the aid of an electric or gas stove? If so, join Josh as he demonstrates the many ways cast iron cookware has been used in the past. ...

ASU Technical Center in Marked Tree sent 25 students to represent the school at the Arkansas State SkillsUSA Championship in Hot Springs April 16-18. These students brought home several awards. Winners included: Cosmetology - First place Shelly Hunter of Harrisburg and second place Misty Johnson of Osceola...

On April 28, 2007 Lake Poinsett State Park hosted its 2nd Annual Kid's Fishing derby. With the help of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, a special section of the lake was netted off and stocked with approximately 500 one to three pound channel catfish. ...