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Commissioner doesn't foresee repeat of last winter's gas prices
(Local News ~ 07/12/01)
by: Shari Mann Commissioner Lavenski "Vince" Smith, of the Arkansas Public Service Commission, spoke to the Poinsett County Quorum Court Monday, July 2, as part of the Utilities Division's effort to increase awareness of current utility issues and their effect on utility customers...
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A trip to the zoo
(Local News ~ 07/12/01)
by: Amanda Harris Family This past weekend I went home to Little Rock to see my father, and as luck would have it my mother (who lives in Dallas) was in town too. We had a wonderful visit. My brother eventually made it up to Little Rock (from his home in Monticello) as well. ...
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Economic Development a must for the Tri-Cities area
(Local News ~ 07/12/01)
by: Michael Wilkey In order for our area to grow, we must work hard to bring businesses, large and small, to our area. These businesses will bring jobs and opportunities to this area, which desperately needs a strong shot in the arm of our local economy. ...
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From the desk of Mike Dabney
(Local News ~ 07/12/01)
by: Mike Dabney Usually I like my article to be warm and fuzzy, not hard news, and not crusading, usually, except in education. Today, Mr. William L. McCoy's junkyard is my subject. He would like us to believe it is a business that buys and sells truck parts, but it is a junkyard, and an eyesore, to say the least. Everyone of us know where it is, because we drive Highway 63 between Marked Tree and Tyronza. It is on the right side of the road. Now you know where he is...
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We've Lost the Drug War
(Local News ~ 07/12/01)
by: John Boxley Here's a news flash for you. We have lost the drug "war." It's time to surrender and legalize them. Prohibition on drugs is no more effective than it was on liquor during the 1920's. I have two main reasons for my position. First, I agree with the Libertarians who say a person should be free to do whatever they want as long as they don't hurt anyone else or deprive anyone of their rights. ...
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The Scribbler
(Local News ~ 07/12/01)
by: Sue Chambers The Fourth of July seems to bring folks together more than any other holiday. Maybe because the focus is on food, not gifts. Anyway, with an hour to spare, it seemed like the thing to do and see where folks were eating. Pete Cox gets all fired up, and the aroma of barbecue filled the air on Sycamore Street and soon his yard filled up to not only smell, but eat also...
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Appeal to state board buys time for MT schools
(Local News ~ 07/12/01)
by: Amanda Harris At the regular July meeting of the State Board of Education in Little Rock, Marked Tree Schools Superintendent, Gary Masters was present to appeal the state board putting the Marked Tree School District on Physical Distress. Masters addressed the board, speaking about the areas focused on for the 2001-2002 school year. ...
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Marked Tree School Board makes personnel decisions
(Local News ~ 07/12/01)
by: Michael Wilkey The Marked Tree Board of Education voted to hire six individuals and accepted one resignation, for the 2001-2002 school year at Monday night's meeting. Those hired include: Cheryl Williams, Elementary Aide; Andy Stallings, Head Jr. ...
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Tyronza City Council hears from Girl Scouts
(Local News ~ 07/12/01)
by: Michael Wilkey The Tyronza City Council heard from the Tyronza Girl Scouts about their program in the community. Sue Bilyeu, of the Scouts, addressed the council about the work done by the Scouts and the participation of area children. Bilyeu told the council that she expects a good program this year, with 12 girls signed up for Brownies in the community...
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MT City Council approves ordinace annexing over 2,000 acres
(Local News ~ 07/12/01)
by: Amanda Harris Marked Tree's City Council approved an ordinance allowing the city to annex approximately 2,183 acres of land surrounding the Marked Tree city limits. The land annexed includes the land reaching the levee west of city limits and south to Hwy. 75, then east around the Little River and north past the Marked Tree Airport...
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Lepanto boys take trip "down under"
(Local News ~ 07/12/01)
submitted locally In September of last year, Josh Brown and Chad Criddle of Lepanto received letters from International Sports Specialists, Inc. (ISSI) and the Queensland government of Australia, stating that they had been selected to represent their school (EPC) and state on the Arkansas All-Star football team at the 13th annual Novotel Beachcomber Down Under Bowl in Australia...
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