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    Editorial: One Voice in a Small Town

    In the past week, our small town of Imboden, Arkansas has drawn national media attention with the release of a letter penned by Class of 1990 Sloan-Hendrix alum, Bryant Huddleston. That letter and the response issued by the Sloan-Hendrix Superintendent has locals both choosing sides...

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    Randolph County Man Arrested On Drug Charges After K-9 Alert On Vehicle

    On Tuesday, officers from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office  observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Hwy 115 between  Annieville and Imboden. A silver Lincoln driven by Jeremy Bergman of Pocahontas  was pulled over by Lawrence County Deputy Blake Liscomb at...

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    Powhatan Historic State Park Features Genealogy and Restoring Powhatan Workshops in May

    Restoring Powhatan: Origins of a State Park May 11, 18, and 25  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $5 Adults, $3 Children 6-12, Under 6 Free The theme of this year’s Arkansas Heritage Month is “Saving Our Heritage: Arkansas’s Historic Structures.” Come celebrate with us by...

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    Portia Woman Arrested on Theft/Forgery Charges

    On May 6, 2013 the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office arrested Natasha Fain (36) of Portia on charges of theft and forgery. The arrest comes from a Jonesboro man reporting that his checkbook was stolen from his vehicle while in Portia and that several checks had...

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    Two Brothers Arrested for Fleeing from Officers

    On May 05, 2013 the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office along with the Alicia Police Department and the Arkansas State Police arrested Christopher Boozer (37) and Brian Boozer (34) both of Sedgwick. Christopher is charged with Fleeing, reckless driving and theft of property. Brian is charged...

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    Sloan-Hendrix Releases Statement on Keynote Speaker Decision

    I received this letter from Sloan- Hendrix School Superintendent Mitch Walton this morning. 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...

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