State Rep. John Wells, D-Paris, said last week that his initial failure to report that Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. paid for his July, 2009 trip to see a coal mining operation in Wyoming was a “mistake” and he apologized.

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ARKANSAS MEDIA RELATIONS FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Andy Wilkins tied a season high with four RBI while Bo Bigham had three hits and scored a career-high three runs as the No. 10 University of Arkansas baseball team defeated Centenary, 18-2, Tuesday night at Baum Stadium. Matt Vinson also collected three hits against the Gents, the first multi-hit [...]

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By Robbie Neiswanger Arkansas News Bureau • rneiswanger@arkansasonews.com FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas cornerback Ramon Broadway said there’s something you may not know about offseason workouts. Yes, they fill the two- or three-month gap between the end of a season and spring practice. Of course they’re important and difficult, mixing intense weight lifting sessions with even more challenging conditioning drills. [...]

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Sen. Blanche Lincoln gets a plug in the New York Times today for legislation providing a modest increase in federal money for school lunches and imposing new rules on nutritional value of school offerings. One of the biggest changes involves food sold in places other than the cafeteria, like vending machines, sporting events and hallway fund-raisers. [...]

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Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes. For more information including cost and deadlines contact the advertising department at (501) 378-3889. Index

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When Paul Harvel was president of the Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, he was instrumental in creating the Metropolitan Little Rock Alliance. That alliance played a key role in Conway landing Hewlett Packard. Now Harvel, along with Rob Ratley and others, are working to create a similar alliance for the Fort Smith [...]

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The City of Charleston is joining other communities along Highway 22 for 4 days of area wide yard sales. The 2010 Big To Do On Scenic Highway 22 will be held from Dardanelle to Barling April 14 through April 17. This event is primarily organized by the Paris Chamber of Commerce.

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The story begins with a very witty, happy go lucky lady who I have had the pleasure of knowing for many years, Bessie Champion. Bessie is the mother of my dear friend Gail Franklin and over the years I have grown to love and respect Bessie. Knowing Bessie as I do; I have witnessed the [...]

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Lavaca Elementary Pre-K Program is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year. Children who will be three or four years old by August 1, 2010, are eligible to enroll. Enrollment folders can be picked up at Lavaca Elementary School.

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The annual Easter Egg Hunt at Greenhurst Nursing Center will be held this Saturday, April 3rd at 1:00. There will be three age divisions: 4 & under – 5 through 11, and 12 and over. The Easter Bunny will be there for pictures.

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