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How to pack a suitcase
(Column ~ 10/07/10)
It is said that when a man packs for a weekend trip, it doesn't take him long to pack. He just grabs his belt and his shaving kit. Not so with a woman. She will spend hours coordinating her outfits. First, she must decide what to wear while enroute, especially if the weather is changeable. Should she wear a short sleeve or long sleeve blouse, take a sweater or jacket, pack a pair of sandals and dress shoes?...
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A perfect week in the outdoors
(Column ~ 10/07/10)
"Arkansas State Parks -- aren't you glad we've got 'em?" Yes, we are. We couldn't agree more with the motto for Arkansas State Parks after spending a great week in a couple of them. Petit Jean State Park, near Morrilton in Western Arkansas, always has been one of our favorite places in the state and we have chosen it for a camping trip the past three Septembers...
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Alma Lee Oakley
(Obituary ~ 10/07/10)
Alma Lee Oakley, 81, formerly of Rector, died Thursday, Sept. 30 at Delmar Gardens West, Chesterfield, Mo. She was born May 15, 1929, in Alton, Ill., and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lloyd Oakley. Survivors include three sons, Larry Oakley and Robert Oakley, both of St. ...
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Lillian Moneda Wilson
(Obituary ~ 10/07/10)
Lillian Moneda Wilson, 88, of Paragould went home to be with her Lord on Oct. 3, 2010, at Ridgecrest Nursing Home in Jonesboro. Moneda was retired from Emerson Electric and a member of the East Side Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orla and Gertie Busby Toombs; son, Jim Earl Wilson, and husband, Ira Wilson...
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Imogene King
(Obituary ~ 10/07/10)
Imogene King, 89, of Rector died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was born Feb. 15, 1921, in Knob, to James Nathan and Arnie Leona Ladyman. Mrs. King was a homemaker and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rector...
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Early voting approaching
(Local News ~ 10/07/10)
Early voting will get underway Monday, Oct. 18, for the Nov. 2 general election. Early voting will be available at the Clay County clerk's offices in Piggott and Corning between the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, ending at 5 p.m. on the Monday before the election...
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Shavalia befriends "Swamp People" stars (Local News ~ 10/07/10)
Lemuel Shavalia of Rector recently had the unique opportunity meet some of the stars of the hit reality television show "Swamp People" which airs on The History Channel. The show, which follows groups of fishermen and hunters through the Louisiana bayou, has caught audiences' attention with its coverage of the dangerous act of catching alligators... -
Rector royalty (Local News ~ 10/07/10)
The 2010 RHS Football Homecoming Court was featured during a special ceremony at the Rector gym Thursday, and at halftime of Thursday night's Junior Cougar football game. Members of the court are, from left: Front--Little Mr. RHS Scott Wright and Little Miss RHS Isabella Mosley. ... -
Kenneth Wayne Mowery
(Obituary ~ 10/07/10)
Kenneth Wayne Mowery, 81, of Piggott passed away Sunday, Oct. 3, at his home in Piggott. He was born Aug. 15, 1929, in Piggott, and was the son of the late Orval and Mildred Carter Mowery. He was united in marriage to Rita Manzanares on Dec. 31, 1950, and to this union four children were born...
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Katheryn Loretta Provance
(Obituary ~ 10/07/10)
Katheryn Loretta Provance, 82, of Piggott, formerly of Maynard, passed away on Oct. 1 at Piggott Community Hospital of natural causes. She was born March 25, 1928, in Dalton, Ark. She is survived by one son, Charles E. Provance, Jr. of Piggott; one daughter-in-law, Karen P. ...
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Early voting approaching
(Local News ~ 10/07/10)
Early voting will get underway Monday, Oct. 18, for the Nov. 2 general election. Early voting will be available at the Clay County clerk's offices in Piggott and Corning between the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, ending at 5 p.m. on the Monday before the election...
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Mowery dies at 81 (Local News ~ 10/07/10)
Longtime Piggott businessman Kenneth Wayne Mowery died Sunday, Oct. 3, at age 81. Mowery owned and operated Dixie Donut and Cake Shop in Piggott for more than 30 years. The shop was a popular stop for many residents, as customers enjoyed both the delicious treats and the friendly, laid back atmosphere the business provided... -
Maids announced at PHS (Local News ~ 10/07/10)
The PHS 2010 Football Homecoming maids are, from left: Front--junior maid Kailyn Conley, senior maid Katy Strickland, Queen Kelsey Allman, Maid of Honor Logan Buchanan and junior maid Sofia Viola. Back--seventh grade maid Colby Lynch, freshman maid Moriah Payne, sophomore maid Joelle Gordon, sophomore maid Meagan Massey, freshman maid Michelle Haley and eighth grade maid Chelsey Moore... -
Lady Mohawks hard at work (High School Sports ~ 10/07/10)
By Times Sports Staff The Lady Mohawks played host to Hoxie Thursday night in volleyball conference action. In senior high, Piggott fell to their guests 25-19, 25-21 and 25-20 in what has been a competitive series. In junior high action, Piggott squeezed out a 26-24 victory, then rolled to a 25-12 victory to earn the win... -
How to pack a suitcase
(Column ~ 10/07/10)
It is said that when a man packs for a weekend trip, it doesn't take him long to pack. He just grabs his belt and his shaving kit. Not so with a woman. She will spend hours coordinating her outfits. First, she must decide what to wear while enroute, especially if the weather is changeable. Should she wear a short sleeve or long sleeve blouse, take a sweater or jacket, pack a pair of sandals and dress shoes?...
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