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        • First Step launches Rockin' the River Regatta May. 17, 2013
          A "bring your own boat" event.
        • Henderson's goal: 850 new students May. 17, 2013
          "Extremely good success" at recruiting in 5 Arkansas towns, official says.
        • Horne, Jones keynote speakers at 3rd annual Signing Day May. 16, 2013
          Event sending graduating AHS seniors into "the real world."
        • Grant will connect Feaster Trail to Ouachita, Henderson May. 16, 2013
          City Manager Jimmy Bolt "not sure" when work will begin.
        • Snacks on the go for summer May. 15, 2013
          When the days get longer and kids' activities heat up, it can be challenging to keep on-the-go snacks nutritious and fun. Why not kick up the flavor and fun factor with some delightful, new twists on snack ideas?
        • 'Robin Hoods' of the parking meters being sued May. 15, 2013
          The city of Keene, N.H., has sued a group that feeds change into parking meters that are about to expire, saying members are harassing enforcement officers.
        • Thieves walk out of pawn shop with $15k May. 14, 2013
          Investigators are not discussing the details as to how someone could walk away with such a large amount of cash without the proprietor noticing. "It was committed while employees were distracted," APD detective Sgt. Roy Bethell said. "I feel like there were two groups working together."
        • Henderson opts out of guns-on-campus policy May. 13, 2013
          "Our faculty returned overwhelmingly and said they do not want handguns on campus," said Henderson president Dr. Glendell Jones.
        • Board hears proposed events policy May. 8, 2013
          Under the proposed policy, any function to be conducted on any property or facility of the city must be pre-approved if the event requires the closure or obstruction of any public streets or right-of-way, the event has an anticipated attendance of more than 400 people at the same time, or if alcoholic beverages will be sold, served or allowed.
        • Alleged DG robber enters plea of not guilty May. 8, 2013
          According to court records, a masked and armed Bolton entered the Dollar General as employees were attempting to close the store on Jan. 4, robbed the business of about $1,700 and fled, only to be arrested in March in an unrelated case when police in North Carolina pulled Bolton over and found the body of Cassie Carter in the trunk Bolton was...
        • Arsonist gets 100 years May. 7, 2013
          On the night of April 17, 2012, Elgin Tyree Balch set fire to his ex-girlfriend’s Ross Apartments residence while her infant son lay asleep in a rear bedroom. Balch poured cooking grease on a couch and, along with a recliner he covered in clothing, set them ablaze.
        • Board to revisit event policy, application May. 6, 2013
          If approved, the new policy would formalize the current process that businesses, groups, and individuals follow to host an event.
        • Judge, attorneys consider motions in triple murder case May. 3, 2013
          All whispers fell silent as Lizana showed up in court for the first of the murder case's pre-trial hearings. Shackled and wearing an orange jail-issued jumpsuit, Lizana sat motionless, his hair trimmed shorter than the night he was arrested on Dec. 8.
        • Home-schoolers allowed in public school extracurriculars May. 2, 2013
          A new policy approved by the Arkansas State Legislature will allow home-schooled students in the Arkadelphia Public School District to be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities.
        • Welfare check leads to drug arrest May. 1, 2013
          Police found a "spoon with a clear substance believed to be methamphetamine and a razor blade," according to the affidavit.
        • APD solves commercial burglary Apr. 30, 2013
          The business owner on March 21 reported the theft of six professional-grade car batteries, as well as a small amount of cash from the register. A brake rotor had been thrown through the front door glass, and the cash register was missing from the office.
        • Ross: Running a positive race Apr. 26, 2013
          Asked Thursday how he will handle a primary election against a former lieutenant governor, Southwest Arkansas political icon Mike Ross said that he is running “for” governor rather than “against” any opponent, and that he is unafraid to rest his political future on the foundation laid by current Governor Mike Beebe.
          Southwest Arkansas political icon Mike Ross, a former six-term Congressman, brought his campaign for education and economic development to Hope on Thursday as he begins a race for governor that a year ago he said he did not believe he would run. --KEN McLEMORE, HOPE STAR
        • Three face drug charges Apr. 24, 2013
          The Clark County Prosecutor's Office has filed more drug charges this month. In these cases the accused allegedly had in their possession either pain pills or ecstasy.
        • Roebuck talks free dentistry at Rotary Apr. 23, 2013
          Tommy Roebuck, former State Representative and retired Clark County dentist, spoke to the Gurdon Rotary Club recently.Roebuck informed the Rotarians about the 2013 Arkansas Mission of Mercy, an annual event that provides free dentistry to Arkansans and others, regardless of their ability to pay.
        • Sex offender charged for living too close to school Apr. 23, 2013
          A man's report of a dog bite led to felony charges after authorities learned the man — a registered sex offender — was living too close to a school.
        • Giving Tree Grants awarded Apr. 23, 2013
          The Clark County Community Foundation awarded Giving Tree Grants to 20 local non-profit agencies. The Giving Tree Grants are available once a year and typically range from $500 to $1500. The grants serve a wide range of projects and programs that affect local needs.
          From left Velvet Gonzales-EvergreenChurch/Faith Missionary Food Pantry, Kathryn Burchfield-Caddo Valley Branch of Arkansas Food Bank, Chris Love-Arkansas community Foundation, Mike Hipps-Arkansas Love and Peace Festival, Albert Neel-Men United, Sherry Kelley-City of Gurdon Animal Shelter, Brent Garner-Single Parent Scholarship Fund, Cindy Rhodes-CADC Arkadelphia Senior Adult Center, Randy Quillen-Clark County Fair Association,Beverly Hankins-Pregnancy Resource Center of SW Arkansas, Gina Garner-Perritt Primary School, Blake Bell-Arkadelphia Foot Ball Club, Karrie Goodman-Court Appointed Special Advocates, Clay Bolton-Arkansas Rice Depot, Charlotte Dewitt-Central Primary School, William Mertins-Arkadelphia Lions Club, Lori Williams-Baptist Health Management, Ginger Overturf-Clark County Community Foundation Director, Elaine Kneebone-United Way of Clark County Imagination Library, Carolyn Hunter-Arkadelphia High School not pictured Virginia Anderson-Clark County Humane Society and not pictured Courtney Barris-Badger Scholar Program.
        • Downtown pros to visit Arkadelphia Apr. 22, 2013
          A presentation is scheduled for Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom of Arkadelphia Town Hall.
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