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Robert Russell
Robert Anthony “Tony” Russell, age 66 of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away suddenly Thursday, July 18, 2019 in Texarkana, TX. Tony was born to Robert Samuel and Regina Maria Merkle Russell on February 26, 1953 in […]
Year: 2019
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Johnson charged with seven counts of sexual assault
PRESCOTT – Sherman Johnson, 25, of Prescott, has been charged with seven counts of sexual assault in the first degree. The charges stem from Johnson reportedly having sexual intercourse with a minor student at Prescott […]
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Beard pleads guilty
PRESCOTT – Connie Beard, former administrative assistant at the Prescott Police Department and City Hall plead guilty to charges of theft over $25,000 and tampering with public records Monday. Beard’s case was scheduled to go […]
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Rehearsals underway for STAR theater
HOPE – Rehearsals for the Southwest Arkansas Arts Council annual STAR Academy, a theater workshop featuring Chris Espinoza, a Dallas-based playwright and director, are being held this week. Thirty would-be thespians will be cast today […]
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Bear Creek Boys At “Music In the Park” at Washington
Historic Washington State Park held its second installment of “Music In the Park” Saturday night in front of the 1874 Courthouse. The popular “Bear Creek Boys” were the featured guest this week. Their classic country music was […]
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Oak Grove fundraiser Aug. 3
OAK GROVE – A fish fry and garage sale fundraiser will be held at the Rosston Fire Station from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Aug. 3. The purpose of the fundraiser is to raise money […]
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Pinkerton to speak at symposium
WASHINGTON – The 13th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium will take place on Saturday, July 27, at Historic Washington State Park. The conference topics will focus around the bicentennial of the formation of Arkansas Territory […]
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North Side Youth Make Civil Rights in Little Rock
Organizers of the North Side Kickball League partnered with the President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site to take 10 players on a Civil Rights tour in Little Rock. The group, which included six chaperones, […]
Obituaries
Robert Russell
Mr. Robert A. “Tony” Russell, age 66 of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away Thursday July 18, 2019, in Texarkana, Texas. Services are pending at this time but will be announced by BRAZZEL/Cornish The Funeral Home of […]
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Bills becoming effective
LITTLE ROCK – Many of the bills approved by lawmakers earlier this year become effective on July 24, which is the 91st day after the legislature adjourned. For example, Act 738, which strengthens traffic laws […]
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Livestock report
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Washington farmer’s market open Saturday till noon
WASHINGTON – The Old Washington Farmers’ Market will be open from 8am to Noon this Saturday July 20th. The market is located behind Washington City Hall across from Williams Tavern Restaurant in Washington, Arkansas. Come […]