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Farmers' market offering fresh veggies in fresh location

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 10:46am
Farmers' market offering fresh veggies in fresh location

 

Not only are the fruit and veggies fresh, so is the location of the Spring River Farmers’ Market.

The market will kick off its third season this Saturday, May 25, in the Cherokee Village town center plaza.

The move marks a fresh start for what is expected to be an vibrant market season.

The market will be open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. until October 12.

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Region 8 Stars

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 2:36pm
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Powerball jackpot reaches new heights

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 12:09pm
Powerball jackpot reaches new heights

 

Do you have Powerball fever yet?

You might once you find out how much you could win.

According to the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, Saturday’s Powerball jackpot is expected to reach a record $600 million.

The previous record was $587 million won on November 28, 2012.

All you have to do is match the five white ball numbers (1-59) and the red Powerball number (1-35).

The drawing will be held at 9:59 p.m. CST Saturday.

Of course, count on Region 8 News to bring you the winning numbers.

 

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Region 8 Road Trip: Loose Caboose in Paragould

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 10:21am
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Rotary Club's inaugural bingo event a big winner

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 11:21am
Rotary Club's inaugural bingo event a big winner

 

Pictures don’t lie.

As you can see by these photos submitted by Molly Carpenter, the Quad Cities Rotary Club’s inaugural Bingo Madness event was a success.

More than 60 people showed up at the Highland Elks Lodge on Tuesday, April 30, to win numerous prizes donated by local businesses.

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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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Thida Community Center hosting sweet fundraiser

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 10:38am
Thida Community Center hosting sweet fundraiser

 

An old-fashioned pie supper and cake/pie auction will be held this Saturday, May 11, at 6 p.m. at the Thida Community Center located at 839 Departee Creek.

Modern Woodmen of America-Chapter 322 of Newark has promised to match all of the proceeds raised, up to $2,500.

The money will be donated to the Thida Community Center to install a new roof.

For more information, call Brenda Benish at (870) 523-2977.

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