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Friday, November 23, 2007

First-round win: Antioch, Tenn. forward Coty Clarke (white 24) defends against Duncanville, Texas forward Kevin Butler (24) during Thursday’s first-round game at the Rumble on the Ridge tournament. Duncanville won the game and will face Richwood, La. to

First-round win: Antioch, Tenn. forward Coty Clarke (white 24) defends against Duncanville, Texas forward Kevin Butler (24) during Thursday’s first-round game at the Rumble on the Ridge tournament. Duncanville won the game and will face Richwood, La. today at 5 p.m. Photo by Fred Conley.

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Decorating a headdress: Today was the last day of school this week for most students in St. Francis County before the long holiday weekend. Kendrick Hunter, a second grader at Stewart Elementary School, decorates a headdress this morning. According to SES

Decorating a headdress: Today was the last day of school this week for most students in St. Francis County before the long holiday weekend. Kendrick Hunter, a second grader at Stewart Elementary School, decorates a headdress this morning. According to SES art teacher Patricia Gardner, the headdresses are just one many Native American art projects that have been done by the students recently. Photo by Alan Smith.

County shop: A new shop for the St. Francis County Road Department is being built on the NEARCO property just off of Highway 50 in Madison. According to SFC County Judge Gary Hughes, the county shop was moved to NEARCO at the beginning of the year. Sammy

County shop: A new shop for the St. Francis County Road Department is being built on the NEARCO property just off of Highway 50 in Madison. According to SFC County Judge Gary Hughes, the county shop was moved to NEARCO at the beginning of the year. Sammy Lawson, left, works on the gutter system of the new building as Eddie Bohanna watches from the roof. Both men are with Frank A. Rogers and Co. of West Memphis. Photo by Alan Smith.

Monday, November 19, 2007

Quilt queen: Ruby Irwin looks over one of her quilts at a quilt show held over the weekend at the First Baptist Church on Rosser. Several of the quilts at the show were either made by her, made with her help, or made by someone taught by her. Some of her

Quilt queen: Ruby Irwin looks over one of her quilts at a quilt show held over the weekend at the First Baptist Church on Rosser. Several of the quilts at the show were either made by her, made with her help, or made by someone taught by her. Some of her quilts include the Arkansas Star, a fall leaf, double wedding ring and other quilt designs. Photo by David Nichol.

Fun time: With the heat of summer gone and the cold of winter not here yet, there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun. Collyn Kirkdoffer, 8, has fun at an area park. Photo by David Nichol.

Fun time: With the heat of summer gone and the cold of winter not here yet, there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun. Collyn Kirkdoffer, 8, has fun at an area park. Photo by David Nichol.

Season opener: A Forrest City Mustang player works to get around a Wynne defender during Friday’s season-opening high school boys basketball game at Mustang Arena. Wynne won the 65-50 over the Mustangs. Photo by Fred Conley.

Season opener: A Forrest City Mustang player works to get around a Wynne defender during Friday’s season-opening high school boys basketball game at Mustang Arena. Wynne won the 65-50 over the Mustangs. Photo by Fred Conley.

Title game: Watson Chapel’s Caitlyn Wamble (42) tries to block a shot by Forrest City’s Erica Williams (24) during the first half of Saturday’s championship game at the Mount St. Mary Heavenly Hoopfest tournament played in Little Rock. Watson Chapel

Title game: Watson Chapel’s Caitlyn Wamble (42) tries to block a shot by Forrest City’s Erica Williams (24) during the first half of Saturday’s championship game at the Mount St. Mary Heavenly Hoopfest tournament played in Little Rock. Watson Chapel won the game. Photo by Fred Conley.

Friday, November 16, 2007

Fast approaching:  With Thanksgiving less than a week away, the holiday spirit is beginning to find its way into places other than department stores. Laney Bang, 2, is fascinated by a toy turkey at a local day care. Photo by David Nichol.

Fast approaching: With Thanksgiving less than a week away, the holiday spirit is beginning to find its way into places other than department stores. Laney Bang, 2, is fascinated by a toy turkey at a local day care. Photo by David Nichol.

Court of Appeals Candidate Eugene Hunt

Court of Appeals Candidate Eugene Hunt

Blowing leaves: There are still plenty  of leaves in the trees, but some folks feel that there are enough on the ground that something needs to be done about it. Sonny Holmes uses a leaf blower to take care of some of the leaves in his yard. Photo by Davi

Blowing leaves: There are still plenty of leaves in the trees, but some folks feel that there are enough on the ground that something needs to be done about it. Sonny Holmes uses a leaf blower to take care of some of the leaves in his yard. Photo by David Nichol.