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Governor orders flags to be flown at half-staff

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 11:45am

Governor orders flags to be flown at half-staff

On Tuesday, President Obama ordered all U.S. flags be flown at half-staff as a sign of respect to those who died in the Boston Marathon bombings.

In accordance with the president’s proclamation, Governor Mike Beebe has also ordered all Arkansas State flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset Saturday, April 20.

ABC News reports three people were killed and 176 others were injured in Monday’s dual bombings at the marathon’s finish line. An 8-year-old boy was among those killed.

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Stamp Out Hunger on May 11

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 2:03pm

On Saturday, May 11, you have a chance to stamp out hunger.

The National Association of Letter Carriers will hold its annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive that day.

All you will need to do is set a bag of non-perishable food next to your mailbox before your regular mail deliver.

The postal workers will do the rest.

Food collected during the drive will benefit the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, which provides emergency food assistance to 5,100 people each week.

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Volunteers needed to help search for missing girl

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer

Thursday, April 4th, 2013, 11:49am

Volunteers needed to help search for missing girl

Nearly a month after she disappeared, the search for Sidney Randall continues.

The Walnut Ridge Police Department and Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office are seeking volunteers to help search Friday and Saturday, April 5-6.

Volunteers are asked to arrive at the WRPD between 8 and 10 a.m. to sign up. Once signed in, volunteers will be assigned to specific areas in the county to search.

Sheriff Jody Dotson urges volunteers to dress appropriately for the weather and to bring food and drinks.

Horses and ATVs are also welcome to assist in the search.

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Pryor urges Arkansans to submit cards for troops in Afghanistan

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer

Monday, March 18th, 2013, 1:56pm

Pryor urges Arkansans to submit cards for troops in Afghanistan

U.S. Senator Mark Pryor announced Monday that he and his office will send care packages to Arkansas troops stationed in Afghanistan. And he’s asking for your help.

The packages, which will be shipped on Friday, March 22, will include a DVD video message from Pryor, along with bags of Juanita’s Candy Kitchen peanut brittle and cards from Arkansans.

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Your Region 8 Responds

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer

Friday, February 15th, 2013, 4:32pm

Have something you want to get off your chest? Or maybe you have an idea you think would make this a Better Region 8.

Here’s your chance to share your opinions.

To help improve communication with our audience and to provide a forum for everyone to express their thoughts, we have created “Your Region 8 Responds.”

There is no limit to the length; however, we ask you follow these guidelines:

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Girl Scout cookies heading to Your Region 8

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer

Thursday, February 14th, 2013, 12:43pm

Girl Scout cookies heading to Your Region 8

The cookies are coming! The cookies are coming!

Girl Scout cookies will soon be headed to a neighborhood near you.

If you missed placing your order for those scrumptious Samoas or their tasty Tagalongs, have no fear. You can purchase the sweet treats at cookie booths in various locations across Your Region 8 beginning Friday, February 22.

Proceeds from the cookie sales help the girl scouts do great things, like providing aid to flood victims and helping children who are less fortunate.

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