Stories from Monday, April 8, 2013

The Fine Arts Council has begun the renovations on the Maxie Theatre. They are working to get clean the place before opening it up again for shows. The future plans for the building are to show films suitable for different age groups. "We intend to keep it the way it is within the confines of it being on the National Register," said Erin Coggins, member of the Fine Arts Council. ...

William Barnhart of Manila was the first winner of the $300 Cash Give-Away sponsored by advertisers in the Delta voice, the new shopping and entertainment guide serving over 100,000 readers. Drawings are sponsored by advertisers in five Arkansas and five Missouri counties...