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Yard sales week of May 13-19

Yard sales week of May 13-19

 

HUGE SALE SATURDAY ONLY! 

TONS of baby clothes. Baby Girl 0-6 mo’s. Baby Boy 0-18 mos.  NAME BRAND toys. Baby items swing, stroller, bouncer, bathtubs,

All needs to go!  

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92 Greene 700 Rd  Paragould.  From Paragould take 358 to Hwy 351, turn at Finch commiunity, go about ½ mile to signs on the right! From Jonesboro turn at Hilltop go past Crowley’s Ridge Racetrack, follow the signs.  If you hit 358, turn around.

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2012 Vacation Bible School

2012 Vacation Bible School

Gethsemane Baptist Church

200 SE 6th St. in Walnut Ridge

July 16-20, 6 p.m. 

Preschool (age 4) through 12th grade (age 18).  Busses will run every night.

Calling all race car fans, this year's theme is DRIVE!

Will include classes, music, giant inflatables, games and snacks.

For more information call (870) 886-3846.

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Pocahontas Missionary Baptist Church

July 23-26, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Ages 4 years to 6th grade

Memorial Day weekend events open to the public

Memorial Day weekend events open to the public

 

Memorial Day weekend is May 25 through 28.  To mark the occasion, South Wind Heights of Jonesboro has planned several events and they’re all free to the public.

On Friday, May 25, it will host a backyard BBQ at noon.  An educational seminar about VA benefits available to veterans and their surviving spouses will be held Saturday, May 26, at 10 a.m.  On Sunday, May 27, there will be an open house with refreshments at 10 a.m.  A Memorial Day celebration with dinner and entertainment will be held at noon on Monday, May 28.

Family welcomes new addition

Family welcomes new addition

 

Elizabeth Stevens of Minturn and Eric Moore of Hoxie are proud to announce the birth of their son, Brayden Riley Moore.

Brayden was born at 7:13 p.m. May 4.  He weighed 6-pounds, 5-ounces and measured 19.25 inches long.

He is the grandson of Karen Johnson of Minturn and Doug and Hope Moore of Hoxie.

Have an announcement you would like to share?  Send a photo and the details to YourRegion8@kait8.com.

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Skechers Shape-Up customers: you're due a refund

Skechers Shape-Up customers:  you're due a refund

 

If you bought a pair of Skechers Shape-Ups believing they would help you tone up, you’re due for a refund.

Skechers USA has agreed to settle a lawsuit over how it marketed its Shape-Ups, Tone-Ups and Resistance Runner athletic shoes.

The lawsuit alleged that without adequate support for its claims, Skechers claimed the rocker-bottom shoes helped wearers lose weight, burn calories, improve circulation, fight cellulite and strengthen thigh, buttock and back muscles.

Job fair announced

Job fair announced

Looking for work?  Then mark Tuesday, June 5, on your calendar.

From 3 until 7 p.m. that day the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce will host a Job Fair at the Lawrence County Meeting Room, 115 W. Walnut St. in Walnut Ridge.

Employers will be on hand accepting applications.  Workshops will also be provided on such topics as “Dress for Success,” “Resume Making” and “Interviewing Tips.”

Smokin' butts for the Children's Shelter

Smokin' butts for the Children's Shelter

There’s a whole lotta smokin’ going on in Lawrence County!

Friday and Saturday, May 25 and 26, they’ll be smoking pork butts for the Children’s Shelter at the Hoxie and Walnut Ridge Fire Departments and on the parking lot of Latham’s Grocery in Portia.

The butts cost $25 each or $20 each if you buy two or more.  Delivery service is available.

To place an order, call: