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Kids reel in fun, prizes at fishing derby

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Monday, June 10th, 2013, 9:22am
Kids reel in fun, prizes at fishing derby

More than 60 kids grabbed their fishing gear and participated in Saturday’s fishing derby at Davidsonville Historic State Park in Pocahontas.

The winners were:

Most pounds of fish caught (limit 5)

  • First place: Jonathyn Whitlock
  • Second place:  Mather Whitlock

Biggest catfish caught:

  • First place:  Eric Snyder
  • Second place:  Daniel Tarintino

Smallest catfish caught:

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Registration underway for email marketing workshop

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Saturday, June 8th, 2013, 8:00am
Registration underway for email marketing workshop

Arkansas State’s Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) and Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce will present a professional e-mail marketing workshop at the ASU Delta Center for Economic Development, Thursday, June 13, from 1-4 p.m. and again from 6-9 p.m.

“E-mail Marketing Made Easy” will be conducted by Herb Lawrence, director of the ASU SBTDC.

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Police Investigate Vandalism at Stewart Park

Submitted by KAIT8 Web Staff on Friday, June 7th, 8:23 pm
Stewart Park Source: cityofwalnutridge.com

WALNUT RIDGE, AR (KAIT) - Police are investigating the vandalism
crimes at a Walnut Ridge Park.

Damage to the Stewart Park women's bathroom has been reported
on three separate occasions. 

Walnut Ridge Police are asking park goers to be watchful and
report any suspicious activity to the Walnut Ridge Police Department at 886-3586.

Copyright 2013 KAIT.
All rights reserved.

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Angels needed for children's hospital fundraiser

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Friday, June 7th, 2013, 3:18pm
Angels needed for children's hospital fundraiser

The inaugural Angels for Angels fundraiser benefitting Arkansas Children’s Hospital and its medical transport helicopter, Angel One, will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Reynolds Park in Paragould.

The event will feature live entertainment, a silent auction, and bake sale.  There will also be a children’s area offering games and train rides.

Admission is free.

All of the proceeds from the event will be donated to Arkansas Children’s Hospital for the cost of operating Angel One.

According to the hospital's website:

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Boozman to host telephone town hall

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Thursday, June 6th, 2013, 10:30am
Boozman to host telephone town hall

Have a question or comment about the state of Arkansas?

On Monday, June 10, you’ll have a chance to ask U.S. Senator John Boozman for answers.

Sen. Boozman will host a telephone town hall meeting, starting at 7 p.m.

Arkansans will have the opportunity to ask the senator questions or just listen into the conversation.

Sen. Boozman stated in an email to Your Region 8:

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Rockabilly Run set for June 22

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, June 5th, 2013, 3:08pm
Rockabilly Run set for June 22

KISS tribute band Exciter will headline the second annual Rockabilly Run in Lawrence County on Saturday, June 22. The poker run for motorcyclists will culminate with music and other activities at Beatles Park in downtown Walnut Ridge.

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St. Bernards breaks ground on new Alzheimer's care facility

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, June 5th, 2013, 9:13am
St. Bernards breaks ground on new Alzheimer's care facility

St. Bernards Healthcare hosted a formal groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for St. Bernards Villa, its new assisted living and secure memory care facility.

The $14.5 million development will be made up of single-level buildings with home-like accommodations, according to a news release.

Two buildings will be for level II residents who require a higher level of assisted living but do not require nursing home care.

A third building will be specially designed for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

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