April 22, 2009 Edition
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Walk of Hope success despite rain

Carolyn Fowler (left) and Diana Shelton thank people who braved the rainy weather during the Walk of Hope.
Submitted Photo ~ Nikki Davis
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The Seventh Annual Lawrence County Walk of Hope was held Saturday morning at Stewart Park.
Despite rainy weather, more than 50 people walked to show their support for those in the community with cancer, as well as those who have been lost.
Carolyn Fowler, co-president said, "Cancer does not stop for rain and neither will we!" continued...
Concerns shared
at Hoxie meeting
The Hoxie City Council listened to concerned citizens on a variety of topics at its meeting on April 14.
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WR receives lower ISO rating
The Walnut Ridge City Council discussed its new ISO rating, trash pickup for holiday weekends, illegal parking on city streets and the ongoing storm debris cleanup at its regular meeting on April 14.
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AHPP representatives visit WR
Holly Hope and Tom Marr of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program conducted the Downtown Walnut Ridge meeting Thursday evening in the Lawrence County Community Room.
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Young girls decision sparks
effort to help animal shelter
When Macy Penn, age eight, heard a news report about a nearby animal shelter that is struggling to continue funding its program, she decided to pitch in and help.
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