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Vilonia High School students and twin sisters Lauren, left, and Lyndsey Harrison will graduate together Saturday.
Vilonia High School students and twin sisters Lauren, left, and Lyndsey Harrison will graduate together Saturday.
Rusty Hubbard
2008-05-09 14:06:00

Double diplomas

Vilonia twins reach end of high school years

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

Lyndsey Harrison, 17, is used to leading the way for her twin sister, Lauren, but the alphabet changed that for graduation. The twins will graduate from Vilonia High School on Saturday, and they will walk across the stage in alphabetical order. That means Lauren gets her diploma first. » Read story.

that’s life Feeling mothers’ heartaches

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

On this Mother’s Day, my heart hurts for so many other mothers. » Read story.

Arkansas bicycle race starts Thursday

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

The Tour of Arkansas Bicycle race will be Thursday through Sunday, May 18. » Read story.

Maumelle Players to present dinner theater Friday, Saturday

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

If the thought of dinner, a show and supporting a good cause at the same time appeals to you, the Maumelle Players have the ticket. » Read story.

Dogg Daze pageant planned

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

As part of the Dogg Daze Festival, the annual Mr./Miss Dogg Daze pageant will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, on Spruce Street. » Read story.

Nontraditional student finds her niche second time around

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

(Editor’s Note: This is the first of a four-part series on nontraditional students attending colleges and universities in the River Valley and Ozark area.) Christine Gifford, 35, of Mayflower has been there, tried that, but this time she’s determined to finish. » Read story.

DAR chapter sets Saturday meeting

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

Cadron Post chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet for a salad potluck luncheon at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the home of Velma Gould, 2940 Saddletop Road. Co-hostesses will be Grace MacLean, Pam Jolly and Edna Lee Sullivan. Members are asked to bring a favorite salad. » Read story.

Devil Dog reunion brunch planned

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

The Morrilton High School alumni committee is preparing for its 8th Annual Devil Dog Reunion Brunch at 10 a.m. Saturday at Morrilton Intermediate School on Poor Farm Road for anyone who graduated from Morrilton High School at least 50 years ago. » Read story.

UCA first Arkansas university to join Better Business Bureau

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

University of Central Arkansas president Lu Hardin was presented with a plaque in honor of UCA becoming the first four-year on-campus institution to join the Better Business Bureau of Arkansas Inc. » Read story.

Maumelle intern to get inside look at government

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

This summer, Rachel DiMassimo, 22, of Maumelle isn’t just studying the legislative process in the classroom, she will be a part of it. » Read story.

Show and Shine event to be held

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

The annual Mustangs on the Mountain: Show and Shine will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 25, in the parking lot of the Museum of Automobiles. All year models included. No entry fee. Door prizes available. For more information call (501) 727-5427. » Read story.

‘Wild medicine’ topic of library lecture

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

The Faulkner County Library will host Shirley Pratt of Step Back Enterprises in “Wild Medicine,” an educational lecture, at 7 p.m. Thursday in the library’s auditorium, 1900 Tyler St. » Read story.

Local students shine in artwork contest

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

Nearly 300 students were honored during the Rockefeller Institute’s third annual Arts in the Air student art contest. » Read story.

front&center Mary Clark

Woman helps put Morrilton college’s best foot forward

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

Mary Clark is passionate about everything she does in life. » Read story.

Conway students win at Skills USA competition

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

There were 26 winners from the Conway Area Careers Center in the Skills USA state competition in Hot Springs. » Read story.

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