Stories from Thursday, August 6, 2015

Arlene Lang Poole, 71, of Piggott, Ark., passed away Monday, August 3, 2015, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born on November 25, 1943, in Pollard, Ark., and was the daughter of the late Herbert Clayton Lang and Loreties (Busby) Lang Hudspeth...

Bradley Neal Hendon, 51, of Piggott, Ark., departed this life on Wednesday, August 5, 2015. He was born October 17, 1963, in Kennett, Mo., to Linda Hendon. He was preceded in death by mother, Linda Hendon; his grandfather, James Hendon and an uncle, Anthony Hendon...

Courtney Roberts, of Holcomb, crowned Miss Greenway 2015

Radio-read metering system promises accuracy and less labor

Committee formed to study use of armory

Local museum hosts first-ever writer's retreat for veterans

Pageant schedule set, drawing tickets on sale and 5K entries still being taken

Multi-sport star a member of class of 2015

Local teams hit practice field in preparation for 2015 campaign

RHS Hall of Fame event scheduled at Kennett Country Club

Elton Ray McFarlin, 71, of Piggott, Ark., passed away August 4, 2015, at his home. He was born on April 6, 1944, in Piggott, and was the son of the late Olen L. and Eathel (Case) McFarlin. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Doris Johns and Vagel Rodery...

Mr. Michael Lloyd Fennell, 58, of Piggott, Ark., passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Rector Nursing and Rehabilitation in Rector, Ark. Mr. Fennell loved collecting Elvis memorabilia, and he was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his mother, Louise (Rice) Fennell of Piggott, Ark.; his father, Lloyd Fennell and wife Margaret of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; his brother, Steve Fennell of Piggott, Ark.; a niece, Elizabeth Fennell of Piggott, Ark., a step-sister, Susan Ellis of Poplar Bluff, Mo. ...