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Members of the Boone County Quilters met at the Countryside assisted living facility on April 17 to provide a quilt show for the residents. Several quilts by Jackie Holt and Mary Ayers were displayed and members of the group held up quilts and walked around the room so that residents could see them up close and touch them.
PINE BLUFF — In Arkansas, there are two types of armyworms–true armyworms and fall armyworms. Armyworms are caterpillars, the larval form of moths, according to Dr. David Fernandez, Extension livestock specialist and interim dean of graduate studies for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
Tuesday, May 14 will be the meeting of the Harrison Christian Women’s Connection.
Sunday is Cinco de Mayo, which literally means Fifth of May in Spanish. It's the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, a holiday celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States to honor the Spanish 1862 victory over the French forces of Napoleon III.
A work day will be held for Keesee Cemetery on Sat., May 4 beginning at 8 a.m. In case of rain, the date will change to May 11. Bring rakes and shovels.
At its recent Monty meeting, the Harrison School Board conducted two student hearings and voted to expel both.
Major General Jonathan M. Stubbs, Adjutant General for the Arkansas National Guard, was the featured speaker Friday morning to the Junior and Seniors at Harrison High School. Students gathered in the Performing Arts Center to see Gen. Stubbs share his bio, information about the National Guard, life choices, and character development.
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