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Historic Jail and Museum now open

On Saturday, December 3 the Buffalo River Historic Jail and Museum held their grand opening and ribbon cutting just off the square in Marshall. Residents, businesses, and state offices were in attendance to this monumental event. Curator Bob King has worked for 6 years to get this project off the ground. No county funds were spent towards this project but funded by Federal grants and the Historic Preservation Association. Each room has a television that plays different facts about the museum and its different artifacts. Upstairs the wall has been repainted but still holds all of the names that have been carved into it all those year ago. The jail cell itself has been repainted but is in working order. Pictured above is Bob King cutting the ribbon surrounded by members of the SC Chamber of Commerce, SC Judge Jim Harness, Senator Missy Irvin, Mayor Kevin Elliott, Elijah Snow Representative of Senator Boozman, Stetson Painter Representative of Congressman Crawford, SC Sheriff, SC Justices, AEDC representatives, and Stephen Wright Field Representative of Senator Tom Cotton.

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SC pursuit ends in arrest

Sheriff Kenny Cassell stated that on Wednesday, December 1, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Stone County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Searcy County Sheriff’s Office and advised they were in a pursuit with a motorcycle. They reported the incident began in the area of Fox, AR when Stone County deputies attempted to stop the motorcycle for a violation.

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Multiple arrests in Searcy County

Searcy County Sheriff Kenny Cassell reported these recent arrests: On November 21, Searcy County Deputy Caleb Horn arrested 43 year old Jedediah J. Caplette of Leslie and 37 year old Lindsey Suzanne Blood of Omaha after he noticed the vehicle they were traveling in cross the centerline of Hwy.

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Yarbrough for state representative seat

Alan Yarbrough, retiring Searcy County School District Superintendent, announced his candidacy as a Republican Candidate for the newly-drawn Arkansas House of Representatives District 27 at the Searcy County Republican Meeting in Marshall on Thursday evening. The district includes Izard, Newton, and Searcy counties, and parts of Baxter and Stone counties.

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Washington Update

For nearly 50 years, Americans who have held to a belief that all human life is sacred and valuable have grieved the fact that the United States is among a handful of nations – including Communist China and North Korea – that allow for abortion on demand beyond the point when babies can feel pain.

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Legislative Update

The General Assembly is scheduled to convene for an Extraordinary Session on Tuesday, December 7. The Arkansas Constitution says Extraordinary Sessions, often referred to as special sessions, can only be called by the Governor.

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Searcy Co. Senior Center

The Searcy County Senior Activity Center is open for inside dining. Hot meals to those over 60 years of age Monday through Friday from 11:30. a.m. until 12 noon and indoor dining is from 12 noon to 12:30 p.m. The center is still providing hot meals for the elderly in Searcy County for a suggested $4 donation. Call the center for more information or to order your meal. 870-448-2999.

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MENUS November

Tuesday (Dec 7) – BBQ pulled pork sandwich, baked potato wedges, California medley, oatmeal cookie. Wednesday (Dec 8) -Roast Pork w/Brown gravy, baked potato, buttered carrots, wheat roll w/Margarin, Winter fruit cup.

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