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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.

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.

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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Schedule announced for Piggott car show

Schedule announced for Piggott car show

 

The town of Piggott is gearing up for the 15th Annual Piggott Heritage Park Car Show which will be held Friday through Sunday, May 17-19.

The events begin Friday evening with a chicken wing dinner followed by karaoke in the Heritage Park amphitheater.

On Saturday morning the Piggott Lions Club will once again serve up a $5 pancake breakfast at the Piggott Community Center.  That afternoon participants will be treated to a pork steak dinner before the cruise to downtown.

St. Bernards to hold Lunch & Learn on stroke awareness

St. Bernards to hold Lunch & Learn on stroke awareness

 

Stroke is a leading cause of death and serious long-term disability in the United States.

It also affects different people in different ways.

On Friday, May 10, St. Bernards invites you to have lunch with them while learning about stroke awareness and prevention.

Chris Spangler, occupational therapist with St. Bernards, will present “Different Strokes for Different Folks.”  During the program he will discuss different types of strokes and the different kinds of rehabilitation needs for those who have suffered strokes.

UPDATE: Hoxie FD bass tournament postponed

UPDATE: Hoxie FD bass tournament postponed

The Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department's 11th Annual Bass Tournament, scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed due to inclement weather.

Department officials tell Your Region 8 the tournament will be held sometime this fall.

They will announce the new date at a later time.

 

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Dr. Steven Lewis to read Stories in the Forest

Dr. Steven Lewis to read Stories in the Forest

 

Dr. Steven Lewis, obstetrician/gynecologist with St. Bernards OB-GYN Associates, will serve as reader for the May Stories in the Forest this Saturday, May 4.

At 3 p.m. he will be at the St. Bernards Fun Forest at the Mall at Turtle Creek reading Pirate Pete’s Talk Like a Pirate by Kim Kennedy and one of the books in the Splat the Cat series by Rob Scotton.

Parents are invited to come out and enjoy some quality time with their children.