Stories from Thursday, February 4, 2010

It was nothing like the Ice Storm of 2009, but a winter weather blast a year later has provided a beautiful blanket of snow and an extended weekend for some in Poinsett County as around seven inches of snow fell atop a layer of sleet and freezing rain between Thursday night and Saturday morning...

For the first time in a long time we are going to have an interesting mid-term election in Arkansas. Even the general election might be fun. We will end up with two new members of Congress, and maybe even a new Senator. This could be the year we find out if Arkansas is about to join the rest of the South and become a haven for Republicans...

When God blesses us, He expects us to use those blessings to bless the lives of others ~Jim Gallery When you look the word "volunteer" up in the dictionary, it states "one who renders a service or takes part in a transaction while having no legal concern or interest." Volunteers are not in it for recognition or special attention. ...

The City Stars Program along with Little League Baseball and ASA Softball are proud to announce that the summer programs will be free to all players for the 2010 season. All registrations, insurance, and uniforms will be covered by a grant. The goal is to get as many kids in the area to participate in a structured program...

The Lepanto city council discussed Grace Place Child Care center at their regular meeting on Jan. 19. Bro. Anthony Langley of First Baptist Church presented a financial report for the center...

With staph infections, flu and other illnesses just waiting to attack, washing your hands is very important. Tracy Strickland, who works with NicePak in Jonesboro with Gov. Mike Beebe's My Healthy Arkansas initiative, passionately spoke about the benefits of cleanliness as the guest speaker at the Trumann Lions Club on Jan. 27...

With staph infections, flu and other illnesses just waiting to attack, washing your hands is very important. Tracy Strickland, who works with NicePak in Jonesboro with Gov. Mike Beebe's My Healthy Arkansas initiative, passionately spoke about the benefits of cleanliness as the guest speaker at the Trumann Lions Club on Jan. 27...