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Betty Weir

Mar 22nd, 2012 | By admin | Category: Obituaries

Betty Weir, age 75, of McRae, died Tuesday, March 13, 2012.  She was born October 3, 1936 in McRae,. She is survived by one son, Danny; one daughter, Donna of McRae; six grandchildren, Michael, Shannon Marshall of Beebe, Taylor, Kayla , Anna Belle Stout of Beebe, and Porter Hickey. Services March 15. Interment at Weir [...]



Freda Lackey

Mar 22nd, 2012 | By admin | Category: Obituaries

Freda Lackey, 61 of Beebe, passed away March 15, 2012. She was born May 5, 1950. She is survived by her husband Albert Lackey of Beebe; four children Richard Lackie, Gary Lackie of Beebe, Chris Lackey of Beebe and Tammy Nicholson of Austin. Graveside services  March 17, 2012 at 16th Section Cemetery in Austin.



Divine Good vs. Human Good

Mar 22nd, 2012 | By admin | Category: Religion

by R.B. Thieme, Jr.
(April 1, 1918 - August 16, 2009)
A catalog of available tapes and publications will be provided upon request by contacting R.B. Thieme, Jr., Bible Ministries, 5139 West Alabama, Houston, TX 77056
Before you begin your Bible study, be sure that, as a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, you have named your known [...]



Easter Event at V.F.W Set for March 24

Mar 22nd, 2012 | By admin | Category: Community

V.F.W Post #7769 is having an Easter Egg Hunt on March 24 from 1-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and visit with the Easter Bunny, enjoy Easter Egg hunting and partake in refreshments.  They would also like to remind everyone to remember the Soldiers and Veterans and to keep them in your prayers.



What’s Left?

Mar 22nd, 2012 | By admin | Category: Opinion

One bad thing about writing a weekly column is that you can think of what you want to write about - then you start pondering it and you think, “Have I already written about this?”  But I figure, if I can’t remember - maybe you can’t either.
All this to talk about my daily dog show. [...]



Things to Consider When Donating Items

Mar 22nd, 2012 | By admin | Category: Community

When it comes to donating clothing or merchandise to local non-profit thrift stores, a little bit of pre-planning will go a long way and be much appreciated by the store’s staff.
Keep in mind that the stores aren’t a place for your trash. Items that are broken, incomplete, ripped or stained go in the trash. A [...]



Antioch Cemetery Meeting

Mar 22nd, 2012 | By admin | Category: Community

There will be a meeting on Tuesday March 27th at 6:30 p.m. at the fellowship hall at Antioch Church concerning the upkeep of the Antioch Cemetery. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend.



$15.35 Million Distributed to AgHeritage Farm Credit Services Customer-owners since 2006  

Mar 22nd, 2012 | By admin | Category: Community

In February, AgHeritage Farm Credit Services distributed $3.1 million in association profits for 2011 to customer-owners through the Patronage Program.
“Not only are our interest rates competitive and credit dependable, but as a cooperative, AgHeritage Farm Credit Services customer-owners share in the profits,” said Bert Leder, Vice President and Branch Manager, Searcy, AgHeritage FCS. “It is [...]



Lawmaker Looks to Reverse State’s Poor Grade for Fiscal Transparency With Online Checkbook

Mar 22nd, 2012 | By admin | Category: Community

Searcy, Ark. – A national organization that grades state governments based on how well they allow taxpayers to access financial information gave Arkansas an “F” this week.
In spite of this year’s failing grade, Senator Jonathan Dismang of Searcy is looking forward to when next year’s report card comes out.  Dismang was the lead Senate sponsor [...]



Oopps!!!

Mar 22nd, 2012 | By admin | Category: News and Features

  There were no injuries when this delivery truck cut the corner at ASU-Blvd. and W. Mississippi Street next to Simmons First Bank Tuesday morning. The truck moved over to allow a car to pass, according to driver Jack Pittenger of Sanders Supply in No. Little Rock. Area business owners say that this is not [...]