Stories from Friday, December 7, 2012

PARAGOULD - James Vance, 73, of Paragould, Ark., passed away Nov. 30, 2012, at his home. James was a 1957 graduate of Paragould High School and played football for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. James was retired from Foremost/Turner Dairies after over 50 years of dedicated service. He was a volunteer Paragould Youth Baseball coach for several years and he was a member of Eastside Baptist Church...

Five students from Marked Tree High School recently participated in WREG's channel 3 Knowledge Bowl, that will air on the morning of Dec. 8. The students competed for prizes including a $200 savings bonds and University of Memphis Scholarships. Knowledge Bowl is similar to Quiz Bowl, which is practiced in a majority of schools. ...