Vilonia News

A student from Faulkner County received academic honors from Crowley's Ridge College in Paragould, for Spring 2012.

Ashley Nicolette Hawkins of Mount Vernon and Lucas Michael Brown of Benton were united in marriage at 2 p.m. March 17, 2012, in a double-ring ceremony at Beryl Baptist Church in Vilonia, officiated by Bro.

About 1,500 people enjoyed a sneak peek of the Museum of Veterans and Military History last week during a four-day community preview.

This past weekend was not only Mother's Day, but it was also the Confirmation Ceremony for four of our youth.

Mrs. Frank Hess entertained a number of children Monday afternoon at her home on Locust Avenue with a party in honor of the third birthday anniversary of her son, Frank Hess Jr.

Faulkner County justices of the peace agree that something must be done to help link area emergency responders, but they aren't sure that a one-cent sales tax for one year is the remedy.

The School Board approved raising the necessary graduation credits in the Vilonia School District from 25 to 28 beginning with the 2012-13 school year.

A proposed one-cent sales tax is being discussed by members of the Faulkner County Communications Board.

Lori Griffin , Cathy Riggins, Dr. Tom Kimbrell, Tanya Sharp and Brenda Tash stand together.

A Faulkner County woman is cleared of all charges and can now literally start picking up the pieces of her life.

Garland County authorities say a man accused of abducting a woman and allegedly torturing her for two days has been arrested in Tennessee.

The number of early voting sites for the primary elections has expanded to five throughout Faulkner County.

Class of 2012 graduates received more than $2.5 million in scholarships during Vilonia High School's annual senior honors banquet.

The students received scholarships based on grade point average, leadership ability, activities and financial need.

Teacher Ronnie Simmons has enlisted the help of students and his fellow teachers at Vilonia High School to help gather donated food to fill the bare pantries of Soul Food Cafe Mission, an organization in Conway that helps feed the hungry.