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Friday wreck claims life of Ozan man

An Ozan man was killed Friday when the vehicle he was driving left the roadway in Hempstead county. The one-vehicle accident claimed the life of Paul Wayne Ray, 30,...

Schools to expand E-capabilities

Hope Public Schools will be moving to an online system that will allow full video and high speed downloads to all systems on the campus. Hope School Technology...

Local men mark company milestone

He welded the first joist at then  SMI Joist ,that was ever welded, and the last one that will ever be welded in the company as it was known to be as CMC Joist and...

Flood disaster touches county

Flash floods which swept through the Albert Pike Recreation Area near the confluence of the Caddo and Little Missouri rivers in Montgomery County on Friday, killing a...

Boots, and badges boost Special Olympics

Over $3,000 was raised at the “Boots and Badges” fundraiser here this weekend. Local law enforcement and fire fighters held...

Moving on up to the dream; ROC in Hope

 It is just overwhelming. It is a God thing.” Rainbow of Challenges Executive Director and founder Patti Manus was overwhelmed Wednesday shortly after she...

Top of ballot not top interest

  In an election supposedly heated by the top of the ballot where an incumbent U. S. Senator and Lieutenant Governor slugged it out for a runoff in a...

Local and state election results

  Voters decisive in local elections While an expected runoff developed in Tuesday's primary elections in the Eighth Judicial District-North Prosecuting...

Voters trickle to polls as election day dawns

  Voters in Hope were trickling into the polls as balloting opened this morning in statewide preferential primary elections. Among the 10 precincts located at Hope...

Hope Public Schools discuss policy change

  The Hope Public School Board of Directors approved a change to the district's Reduction in Force policy which must also be looked at by the personnel policy...

Wait and see on Turk ruling

  As both the Arkansas Public Service Commission and AEP/Southwestern Electric Power Co. assess the impact of Thursday's Arkansas Supreme Court ruling...

SWEPCO seeks to intervene in suit

  The company responsible for the majority ownership of the John W. Turk, Jr., Power Plant under construction near Fulton has filed a petition in federal...

Learning from Adversity; school shooting acted out in local play

  Last week at Yerger Middle school, a hard working and talented group of students recently acted out a school shooting as part of a play which is scheduled to go...

Gulley's attorney files dozens of motions

The attorney for Michael D. Gulley has filed a series of more than 30 motions on behalf of his client. Gulley, with a Bluff City address listed on court records, is...

Scenes from the Wolverette's Saturday night game

Prescott girls lose in semi-final play

The Prescott Wolverettes made their way to the semi-finals but their quest for a title was cut short by a loss to Parker's Chapel Saturday night. See full game coverage in...

HSU athletic center to be named for Prescott native

Henderson State University’s athletic center will soon carry the name of an alumnus and former athlete who remains a generous supporter of the university. The C.E....

Essayist asks, 'When is it time to honor military heroes?'

Editor’s note: The following is one of the winning essays from the annual “Patriot’s Pen” contest, sponsored by the Leo Mann VFW Post 8671....

Honoring the winning Wolverettes of 1970-71

Members of the 1070-71 Wolverettes basketball team were honored during a recent game at the Prescott gym. The team were conference...

The Times turns 115

The “Hoo-Hoo cat” has been at the head of the Gurdon Times newspaper for years and there are some who wonder about the origins - and the significance - of...

Deer camp tip of the week

To me, nothing cooks as good as cast iron. I have a collection of black cast iron skillets and pots, including a 14-inch Dutch oven that has not only legs, but a handle as well....

Chamber seeks "citizen" nominations

The Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2009 Citizen of the Year. According to Brandy Jones, director of the chamber of commerce,...

Editor talks quorum court

The Nevada County Quorum Court approved their annual budget a couple of weeks ago. There was a great deal of controversy over the vote with some JPs disagreeing over the...

Director recaps year at depot

Two thousand nine was an exciting, busy year for the Nevada County Depot and Museum. Our community support has grown through the year with improved attendance at our...

Council asked to delay pit bull ban

The question of pit bulls in the city of Prescott was again raised during the regular December meeting of the city council. Steven Suitor asked to address the council...

Ranking America's Deadliest Highways

Road trip! Summertime is the time for driving with the top down. With less to pack you can hop in the car and take a weekend road trip or an all-day driving tour. Summertime...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Keith McVey: A Mailman With a Knack for Saving Lives

Over the course of the past 20 years, Keith McVey has had the chance to rescue three people during the course of his mail deliveries. The town is happy to have such an alert...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Katie Stagliano: Growing for the Greater Good

Over the course of a couple of years, one small garden has grown into numerous plots across the community, feeding the hungry though various worthy organizations. Read more...

AmericanTowns Heroes: UCF Students Save Crash Victim

Young men spring into action after a highway accident and save a life. While traveling on the highway the boys spotted a car that had gone off the road and crashed. They quickly...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Mighty Mom Stops Runaway School Bus

When Lorie Aliano saw the bus starting to roll, her instincts kicked in and she managed to jump on board, get into position and stomp on the brakes just short of where children...

Drew Johnson: Inspiring a Lifestyle of Service to Others, in the 48 Contiguous States

48 states in 48 weeks, volunteering in organizations big and small. Drew decided that among his favorite things were traveling and helping others, so he decided to set out on a...

21st Annual Stand Up For America Celebration

Stand Up for America Committee Selects Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives as Headliner for 21st Annual Event Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, a legendary...

EarthTalk: Toxic flea collars

Dear EarthTalk: I’m told that, despite improvements in recent years, pesticides in flea collars are still harmful to pets and humans. Are there ways to minimize fleas without...

Recycling In Post Offices Expanding

Washington, DC - More than 200,000 tons, and counting. That’s how much paper, plastics and other waste the U.S. Postal Service recycled in 2009, representing a decrease in its...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Jack Lancellotta Believes in Service to Humanity

A winner of the Presidential Volunteer Award for thousands of hours of service, Jack is sure to be found on the board or behind the scenes of the next important project. Read...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Rebecca Stivers—Nurse Educator and Role Model

A nurse educator and her husband happen upon the scene of a serious crash just in time to administer critical care. As a trained nurse, Rebecca knows what to do to help make...

AmericanTowns Heroes: 87-Year-Old War Hero Still Committed to Serving Others

After 33 years of active duty, he has been volunteering weekly for the past 18 years delivering food made into meals for those less fortunate. Read more about Joe M. Jackson:...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Neighbor Saves Woman From Home Ready to Explode

Stuck in her home on the swollen Cumberland River, a woman is lucky to be rescued by a man on a jet ski who just happened to come by. Read more about Bill Crousser: Man...

Red Cross Launches Relief Efforts for Oklahoma Tornado

Responses Ongoing in Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Arkansas and Alabama KERRVILLE, TX – Wednesday, May 12, 2010 — From the plains of the Midwest to the...

How You Can Help with the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Cleanup

At this point it's still going to be weeks (and maybe months) before the oil spewing into the ocean can be stopped in what the Natural Resources Defense Council is...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Team Winter Races to Fund Research for Prostate Cancer

After losing her father to prostate cancer, Winter Vinecki started Team Winter to help raise money for prostate cancer research. Winter is a young triathlete who inspires...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Dan Coyne Walks the Talk When It Comes to Giving

Dan Coyne wanted to help a women he knew only by smile, so he decided to donate an organ to help save her life. Dan knew the woman only by sight and to say hello, but when he...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Join Troy Yocum on a Hike for Our War Heroes

Hiking across the country with his dog and his drum, Troy has a goal to raise money for military families and establish a national day of the deployed. Troy set out with a...

EarthTalk: Non-animal tested household cleaners

Dear EarthTalk: I am very interested in purchasing household cleaners whose ingredients and final product are not tested on animals. Where do I look? -- D.R. According to...

Mother’s Day Dilemma: More Senior Moms Alone and Facing the Threat of Hunger

The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) wants all Americans to remember senior moms who’ll be alone and facing the threat of hunger on Mother’s Day this Sunday, May...

EarthTalk: Smart Growth

Dear EarthTalk: What is “smart growth” and how does it benefit the environment? And what are the downsides, if any? -- F.Q. Originating in the early 1970s when city planners...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower. These are the lowest rates...

EarthTalk: Plastic bag bans - Will we just use more paper?

Dear EarthTalk: How effective have plastic bag bans and restrictions been on reducing plastic litter and other problems associated with their proliferation? And is it really...

EarthTalk: Raw food diets

Dear EarthTalk: A friend with many minor health problems recently switched to a diet of only raw plant foods and reports feeling much better. She also insists her new eating...

EarthTalk: Finding healthy snacks for kids

Dear EarthTalk: I see a lot of “healthy snacks” being marketed for kids that list “natural flavors” but don’t identify them. Should I use these products?  --...