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Homecoming to feature car, cycle and antique tractor show

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 1:53pm
Homecoming to feature car, cycle and antique tractor show

 

Have an antique car, truck or tractor you’ve spent time and effort rebuilding? On Saturday, May 25, you’re invited to show off your hard work.

The Fulton County Homecoming Car, Cycle and Antique Tractor Show will be held during the 64th Annual Homecoming Festival in Salem.

The show, sponsored by Hill’s Auto Sales, will start at 10 a.m. in the North Arkansas Electric Cooperative’s south parking lot located on Highway 62/412.

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Library donation made in honor of "lifelong educator, reader"

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 12:05pm
Library donation made in honor of "lifelong educator, reader"

 

Ash Flat Library is experiencing growing pains.

To alleviate the growing number of selections available to patrons, the library plans to install additional shelving units.

To help them, Ina Gill is seen here presenting a check to Pene Hadley, president of the Book Lovers Brigade, in memory of her uncle Glenn O. Brown.

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Sheriff's department searching for armed robbery suspect

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 10:29am
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Women considering BRCA gene testing after Jolie's surgery

Submitted by KAIT8 Web Staff on Tuesday, May 14th, 7:32 pm

JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) – Angelina Jolie announced that she recently
had a double mastectomy.

The actress says the preventive surgery came after learning
she has a BRCA 1 gene mutation that raised   her risk of developing breast cancer.

Jolie’s decision to get tested for the mutation has made
many women wonder if they should, too.

Before they do, a local doctor says there are a number of
facts to consider.  

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What's in a name?

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 3:50pm
What's in a name?

 

A bit of advice:  If police question you about your suspected involvement in a crime, it’s best not to lie about your name.

Police say that’s what a Cave City man did recently and he wound up facing even more charges.

On Sunday afternoon Chief Nathan Stephens answered a call at JB’s Tobacco regarding a theft that had occurred the day before.

While reviewing the store’s surveillance video, Chief Stephens said he saw a man pick up a $20 electronic cigarette while the clerk’s back was turned. 

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Businesses win with millions at stake in 2 lotteries

Submitted by KAIT8 Web Staff on Tuesday, May 14th, 3:25 pm

PARAGOULD, AR (KAIT)- If you're feeling
lucky tonight, you might want to play the lottery. Mega Millions is at $170
million dollars for tonight's drawing and the Power ball is at $360 million for
tomorrow's drawing.

The Arkansas Lottery
commission encourages players to sign the back of the tickets and keep them in
a safe place because if your numbers match up, this is one ticket you don't
want to lose.

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Company applies for license to make liquor

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 3:01pm
Company applies for license to make liquor

 

Instead of selling liquor in Baxter County, one company wants to make it.

White River Distillery, Inc. submitted an application last week to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration’s Alcoholic Beverage Control board for a liquor manufacturing/distilling license.

The distillery would be located at 150 Nancy St. in Gassville.

According to the Secretary of State’s office, White River Distillery is based out of West Memphis.  Gary E. Taylor is the company president.

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