April 11, 2012 Edition
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CLEANUPS UNDERWAY - Junior Waldrupe, street superintendent, pushes some brush down in a dump truck on Tuesday morning as part of spring cleanup efforts underway in Hoxie and Walnut Ridge. Working with him were (not pictured): street department employee Kenny Jones and participants in the work release program from the Lawrence County Jail. Curbside cleanups began Monday in both towns, and Lawrence County also has dumpsters available at the former Moore's Feed Store in Black Rock and the Lawrence County Shop on Highway 67, south of Hoxie, for those who live in the county.
TD Photo ~ Gretchen Hunt

Justices reverse decision on funds

By a vote of 6-3, the Lawrence County Quorum Court overturned last month's decision and elected to fund an additional $5,000 monetary support of the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce.

Justices Nathan Crafton, Donald Richey and Doug Wayland voted against the additional funding, stating it was sending an unfair message to county employees who had gone without a cost of living salary increase.
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Pavement rehabilitation planned at WR airport

As the Walnut Ridge Regional Airport celebrates its 70th birthday this weekend, bids are being sought to rehabilitate its original concrete runways and ramp. The $600,000 project will be funded by a Drainage Improvement and Pavement Rehabilitation Grant, Phase II, from the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Air field reunion is this weekend

The Wings of Honor Museum will host the 14th annual reunion for the Walnut Ridge Army Air Field Friday and Saturday, including a celebration of the former Walnut Ridge Army air field's 70th birthday.
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Swaim to be honored Tuesday

Williams Baptist College will honor retiring President Dr. Jerol Swaim with a reception on Tuesday.
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