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12 hrs ago | The Tunica Times

08.JAN.09 An eye for wildlife

A serious illness two years ago forced Patty Smith of Helena, Arkansas to retire from the education profession.

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Fri Dec 19, 2008

Arkansas Times

Dog's life in Helena

Comes word of an agreed fine of Helena-West Helena Mayor James Valley for setting city pound dogs loose in the nearby national forest.

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Tue Dec 16, 2008

Log Cabin Democrat

UCA receives $4.5 million grant

UCA receives $4.5 million grant By RACHEL PARKER DICKERSON The University of Central Arkansas announced Friday that the school's new Arkansas Public School Resource Center has received a $4.5 million grant from ...

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Related Topix: University of Central Arkansas, Education Etc.

Sun Dec 14, 2008

FOX16.com

East Arkansas teen tours Europe as 'ambassador'

Jazmin Moss, 17, has completed her duties as a student ambassador, the only representative from Arkansas in a group of 40 students from three states.

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Related Topix: Travel, Italy Travel, Greece Travel, France Travel, Paris, Italy Travel, Paris, France Travel, Italy, World News,

Fri Dec 12, 2008

WBBJ-TV

Two Accused of Plot to Kill President-elect Barack Obama Return to Court

Attorneys for Daniel Cowart and Paul Schlesselman asked for more time in Federal Court this morning.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, West Helena, AR

Wed Dec 03, 2008

WLMT

Two People Found Dead In Helena, AR Fire

Two people were found dead in a Helena-West Helena, Arkansas house fire on Wednesday, December 3, 2008.

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Fri Nov 21, 2008

Truman Democrat

Swamp marked starting point of Louisiana Purchase survey

The settlement of the American West began in a swamp in eastern Arkansas about 20 miles southeast of Brinkley off of Hwy.

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Related Topix: Arkansas, Brinkley, AR, Marvell, AR, Hunter, AR, St. Francis, AR

Wed Nov 19, 2008

Herald Leader

Journey to Helena-West Helena is a long one

With more than 300 miles to travel to see the Siloam Springs Panthers play in Helena-West Helena on Friday, having the correct directions in front of you could spell the difference between sitting on the ...

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Related Topix: West Helena, AR, Brinkley, AR, Marvell, AR

Thu Nov 13, 2008

FOX16.com

Helena-West Helena mayor suspends 7 officers

Seven of Helena-West Helena's 32 police officers have been suspended without pay for three days after not documenting how they protected the city during a recent wave of burglaries, the mayor said Wednesday.

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WETM-TV Elmira

Skinhead charged in Obama plot wants dismissal

In this handout image provided by the Crockett County Sheriff Office, Daniel Cowart, 20, of Bells, Tennessee.

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Related Topix: West Helena, AR, US Politics, Barack Obama, US News, US Senate, Democrat

Mon Nov 10, 2008

Times Record

Delta Caucus Prods Congress On DRA Funding

The Delta Regional Authority may have its best friend in the Mississippi Delta Grassroots Caucus, even if the relationship is a little dysfunctional at times.

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Wed Nov 05, 2008

WREG-TV Memphis

Plot Suspects In Court

Outside the courtroom the father and sister dodged the many questions from the media.

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Related Topix: West Helena, AR, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama

Mon Nov 03, 2008

The Arizona Daily Star

Authorities say skinhead plot wasn't fully formed

This undated photo obtained from a MySpace webpage shows Daniel Cowart, 20 of Bells, Tenn.

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Sat Nov 01, 2008

The Daily News Journal

EDITORIAL: Foiled plot revives pain of racism

The odds of two white supremacists from rural West Tennessee and Arkansas assassinating presidential candidate Barack Obama are almost nil.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, West Helena, AR, University of Kentucky, John McCain, Opinion

Fri Oct 31, 2008

Daily Journal

Alleged plot to kill Obama stuns Tenn. town

In a rural Tennessee county where you can't buy alcohol or even find a Wal-Mart, residents of tiny Bells stopped each other to ask if anyone knew the pale-skinned young local accused of plotting to kill dozens ...

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, West Helena, AR

Thu Oct 30, 2008

The Chronicle Herald

Family: Assassination plot wasna t serious

WEST HELENA, Ark. - The family of one of two suspects accused of plotting to decapitate black people and assassinate Barack Obama said Tuesday the teen disliked blacks and considered himself part of a "master ...

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Related Topix: West Helena, AR, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama

Wed Oct 29, 2008

Fox News

Authorities: Skinhead Plot to Kill Obama Wasn't Fully Formed

Documents show plans of white supremacists accused of plotting to kill Obama weren't close to getting off the ground.

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Related Topix: West Helena, AR, Law

Tue Oct 28, 2008

Benton County Daily Record

2-year-old boy drowns in pond

A 2-yearold boy was pronounced dead Sunday at a Springdale hospital after being found in a pond near Lowell.

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Related Topix: Fayetteville Metro, Springdale, AR, Lowell, AR, Benton County, AR

CBS2

Obama Plot Suspects Reveal Look At Hidden Racism

Oct 28, 2008 8:45 am US/Central NEW YORK The two men arrested in the plot to kill Barrack Obama and scores of other non-whites are both avowed racists who met on the internet and planned to act out their white ...

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Decapitation: Supremacists wanted to kill 102 black people.

Obama assasination plot foiled Video: US Government has broken up a plot to assassinate Barack Obama and 102 other black people.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, John McCain, West Helena, AR

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