Stories from Saturday, November 24, 2012

For Roger and Kathy Sloan of Armorel, their trip to Alaska last summer signified more than just visiting the 50th state of the Union or a wonderful trip celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. It meant the completion of a goal set nearly 10 years ago -- to visit all 50 states...

Governor Mike Beebe will be in Blytheville Monday to speak at the Greater Blytheville Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Beebe, who took office in 2007, is known nation wide for his policies on education, which now has Arkansas ranked fifth in K-12 education. Beebe has also worked to partner colleges and universities with local businesses to develop training programs and strengthen employment opportunities, making Arkansas the second easiest place to start a small business in the U.S...

Representatives from several local churches and community organizations met Wednesday to present a donation check in the amount of $5,250 to the American Red Cross. The money was raised during the Community Wide Rummage Sale, which was hosted Nov. 17 buy the First Christian (Disciples of Christ) Church and to which numerous churches and organizations donated either items or cash...