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Students receive hands-on history lesson

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 11:47am
Students receive hands-on history lesson

Fourth graders from Valley View and Black Rock left their classrooms for an up-close and personal history lesson.

On Monday, May 20, the students attended the 4th Annual Arkansas Territorial Days at Davidsonville Historic State Park near Pocahontas.

During the two-day event the students learned about early games, dancing, chores, slavery, spinning and weaving, early transportation and more.

Usually as many as 600 students attend the annual event.  However, due to Tuesday’s weather, not all schools were able to attend.

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This week in Lawrence County

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Monday, May 20th, 2013, 10:41am
This week in Lawrence County

Here's a look at some of the meetings scheduled this week, courtesy of the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce:

 

 May 21 – Rotary Club, Betty’s Buffet & Grill, noon

May 21 – Business & Professional Women, 6:00 p.m., hospital conference room

May 22 – Lawrence County Healthcare Coalition, noon, hospital conference room

May 23 – Intermodal Authorities Facility Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Hoxie Service Center

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Region 8 Stars

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 2:36pm
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Powerball jackpot reaches new heights

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 12:09pm
Powerball jackpot reaches new heights

 

Do you have Powerball fever yet?

You might once you find out how much you could win.

According to the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, Saturday’s Powerball jackpot is expected to reach a record $600 million.

The previous record was $587 million won on November 28, 2012.

All you have to do is match the five white ball numbers (1-59) and the red Powerball number (1-35).

The drawing will be held at 9:59 p.m. CST Saturday.

Of course, count on Region 8 News to bring you the winning numbers.

 

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Hispanic Celebration set for this weekend

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 11:06am
Hispanic Celebration set for this weekend

 

The 11th Annual Hispanic Celebration will be held tomorrow, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arkansas State University Intramural Fields.

Admission is free.

There will be live entertainment throughout the day, as well as traditional ethnic foods and festival favorites.

There will also be plenty of activities for the kids to enjoy; including face painting, bouncy houses and petty zoo.  Entrance to the children’s activities is $3.

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Region 8 Road Trip: Loose Caboose in Paragould

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 10:21am
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Kiwanis serving up pancake breakfast

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 8:00am
Kiwanis serving up pancake breakfast

Do you like a large stack of pancakes dripping with maple syrup and melting butter?

Then you'll love the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast.

The club will be serving up flapjacks from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Walnut Ridge School's Van Ellis Cafeteria.

Tickets are $5 and may be purchased from any Lawrence County Kiwanis or Key Club member.

Children 6 and under eat free.

 

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