King family reunion to be held
The 2022 King Family Reunion will be held Saturday, June 11 at the Ravenden Municipal Building, 225 South 2nd Street, Ravenden, Ark. 72459.
May 2022
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ACNA to hold fundraising yard sale
The Arts Center of North Arkansas, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is having a fundraising yard sale on Saturday, May 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Capitol Week in Review
Arkansas is making a massive public investment to bring broadband access to every corner of the state. Last year the state hired a consultant firm, Broadband Development Group (BDG), to develop a master plan.
Honoring and Applauding Law Enforcement Officers
On behalf of all Arkansans, I’m honored to mark National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day by paying tribute to our law enforcement officers in The Natural State and across our country. These men and women who swear an oath to protect and serve their communities are committed to keeping us safe and upholding the law.
STATE OF ARKANSAS House of Representatives WEEKLY COLUMN
From patrolling morning rush hour to responding to a domestic call late at night, we ask a great deal from our men and women in law enforcement. We cannot thank them enough for their selfless service.
Cherokee Village Lions Club awards scholarship
The Cherokee Village Lions Club awarded a $1,000 scholarship to two winners. Left photo, left to right Lion Nancy French, Cheyanna Smith (Highland winner) and Lion President Marc Herring. Right photo, left to right Lion Nancy French, Abrianna Franke (Cave City winner) and Lion President Marc Herring.
Decker’s to celebrate 70th anniversary
Norman and Nova Decker, of Cherokee Village, Ark., will celebrate their 70th anniversary. The couple was wed on May 24, 1952 in Rockford Ill. They have five children, 11 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.
Breece’s to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary
Louis and Betty Breece, of Ash Flat, will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on May 27. They were living in Doniphan, Mo. when Louis retired in 2009. They moved to Ash Flat because they thought it looked like a nice place to retire.
Doris Polston
Doris Polston, 87, of Strawberry, Ark., died May 12 at her home. Arrangements are under the direction of Qualls Funeral Home in Cave City, Ark.
Brady O. Prewitt
Seaman 2nd Class, Brady O. Prewitt, born April 8, 1921 in Martin Creek, Ark., to parents William Abner Prewitt and Stella Reavis, will be returning home to Hardy, Ark. May 13, 2022. Brady was killed in action on Dec. 7, 1941, during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, where he was stationed upon the battleship, BB-37 USS Oklahoma. Brady was among the missing in action listed after the attack and was able to be identified through DNA testing in August of 2019, giving him the chance to return home for burial in his family’s cemetery.