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This week in Lawrence County

This week in Lawrence County

Here's a look at the meetings and events planned in the coming days, courtesy of the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce:

 

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'Miracle on the Hudson' survivor to share his story

 

On January 15, 2009, U.S. Airways Flight 1549 landed in New York’s Hudson River.

Dave Sanderson risked his own life to help passengers get off the plane.

He was the last to leave.

On Thursday, June 6, he will be the featured speaker at the Hero Celebration Luncheon hosted by the American Red Cross of Northeast Arkansas.

In addtion to Sanderson, the luncheon will celebrate true lifesvaing heroes in our community.

Region 8 Responds: Letters to the Editor

Region 8 Responds: Letters to the Editor

From Ty Koons of Lake City, AR:

I have a few points I'd like to make

Stamp Out Hunger on May 11

Stamp Out Hunger on May 11

On Saturday, May 11, you have a chance to stamp out hunger.

The National Association of Letter Carriers will hold its annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive that day.

All you will need to do is set a bag of non-perishable food next to your mailbox before your regular mail deliver.

The postal workers will do the rest.

Food collected during the drive will benefit the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, which provides emergency food assistance to 5,100 people each week.

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Sloan-Hendrix alum says he was uninvited to speak because he is gay

IMBODEN, AR (AP/KAIT) - A 1990 Sloan-Hendrix High School graduate who is now a television producer in Los Angeles says an invitation for him to speak at the school's graduation ceremony was rescinded because he's gay.

Region 8 Responds: Letters to the Editor

The following letter was submitted by Superintendent Mitch Walton, Sloan-Hendrix School District:

Sloan-Hendrix has had individuals to speak at graduation in the past. Contrary to what has been said, no invitation was extended this year to anyone. As superintendent, I have the authority to decide about who the speaker will be or whether we have a speaker at all. The school board does not vote on speakers for graduation.

AHTD director to speak at Rotary Club

AHTD director to speak at Rotary Club

 

Walter McMillan, District 10 director of the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department, will be the guest speaker at this week’s Rotary Club meeting.

The meeting will be held at noon Tuesday, May 7, at Betty’s Buffet & Grill located at 700 West Main St. in Walnut Ridge.

Everyone is invited to attend, including nonmembers.

 

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