James Lewis Vaughn,
James Lewis Vaughn, 82, of Salem, Ark., died May 29, at Salem, Ark. Arrangements are under the direction of Barker Funeral Home in Salem, Ark.
June 2022
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Martha Jane (Williams) Collins
Martha Jane (Williams) Collins, of Mammoth Spring, Ark. died May 23, in Mammoth Spring, Ark.
House of Representatives
Since 2010, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has helped raise more than $1.1 billion to fund more than 675,000 scholarships for students attending 51 Arkansas colleges and universities. This week we want to remind you about the fast approaching deadline to apply for the next round of scholarships.
La Petite Roche Anniversary: Putting Little Rock on the Map
In 1722, when French explorer Jean- Baptiste Bernard de La Harpe and his crew were exploring by way of the Arkansas River, they came upon what they called “La Petite Roche” or “The Little Rock” on the south bank of the river. This “little rock” became a landmark for travelers and gave The Natural State the name for its future capitol city.
Capitol Week in Review
Two new virtual statewide charter schools have been approved by the Arkansas Board of Education. The board’s action allows Founders Classical Academy to add as many as 500 slots for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Arkansas WMA deer hunt permit opportunities expanded, apply today
The application period for special deer hunting permits on many wildlife management areas in Arkansas is open until 11:59 p.m. July 1, and hunters will notice many new opportunities, thanks to regulations passed during the May Commission meeting.
Cherokee Village Horseshoe Pitchers Association
Week of May 23 and May 27, 2022 Star of the Week 1 Game Score Plus Handicap Paul Prusak 204 May 30 Game winners Pit 1 Lewis and Gruger 188 Pit 2 Prusak and Watts 191 Pit 3 McHugh 107 June 3 Game winners Pit 1 Lofquist 85 Pit 2 Prusak and Watts 191 Pit 3 Lewis and Howe 200 .
Unattended baby wild animals might not be abandoned
Arkansas is blessed with an abundance of wildlife and their offspring. Throughout the spring and summer, it is not uncommon to come across unattended baby wild animals. But alone doesn’t mean orphaned when it comes to wildlife.
Mary Sue Ward
Mary Sue Ward of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, May 23rd at the age of 81. Mary was born on June 26th, 1940 in Craighead County, Arkansas to parents L.O. Brickell and Nellie Smith. She graduated from Lepanto High School and attended business college in Memphis, TN, where she met her husband, Jerry. She worked in a number of occupations, from Office Manager to Retail Fashion, Executive Assistant to Business Owner; but she spent much of her time and attention as a homemaker, making sure her family had everything they needed. She was a dedicated caretaker of her husband, children, family members, community, and friends.
James Lewis Vaughn
James Lewis Vaughn, 82, of Salem, Ark., passed from this life on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Salem, Ark. James was born May 6, 1940, in Koshkonong, Mo., to the late Fred Lewis Vaughn and Fern (Willbanks) Vaughn.