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Gravette High hosts opening ACE match
GRAVETTE — Gravette High School was host for the first match of the 2012 NWA High School Academic Competition (ACE) last Tuesday morning at the GHS Performing Arts Center. Schools competing in the first one-hour match were West Fork, Lifeway Christian from Centerton and Gravette. The high school student body filed into the PAC and enjoyed the spirited match between the three teams, composed of 12 students each. When the final buzzer sounded, West Fork was declared winner with 44 points. Gravette and Lifeway Christian tied with 38 points each. Continue Reading »
New facilities plan adopted by Decatur's school board
DECATUR — School board members voted to update the Decatur School District’s master facilities plan to include a proposed safe room and gymnasium at the Northside Elementary School. Continue Reading »
Sports
Gentry wins dual tournament Friday
Pioneers come from behind to beat Millington, stay on top for second victory against Har-Ber's junior-varsity team
GENTRY — The Gentry Pioneers wrestling team was in action Friday night in a triple dual with Har-Ber High School and Millington Central High School, from Millington, Tenn., about 15 miles north of Memphis. Continue Reading »
Community
4-H Skill-A-Thon team wins in national contest
DENVER (Colo.) — The Arkansas 4-H Skill-a-thon team won top honors at the National Western Round-up FCS Classic in Denver, Colo., Jan. 5-9. Continue Reading »
Hospital 'Old Timers' meet
GRAVETTE — The gang from Gravette Medical Center Hospital met for lunch on Monday, Jan. 9, at the Gallery Cafe in Decatur. Continue Reading »
Westside Weather
Bella Vista votes to proceed with annexation measures
BELLA VISTA — The Bella Vista City Council passed three ordinances to put the issues of annexation on the May 22 primary ballot. Continue Reading »
DHS celebrates colors day
DECATUR — The Decatur Bulldogs celebrated basketball colors day on Friday with a pep rally, games and contests followed by coronation, senior high basketball games against the Hackett Hornets and a dance. Continue Reading »
Opinion
Gravette High hosts opening ACE match
GRAVETTE — Gravette High School was host for the first match of the 2012 NWA High School Academic Competition (ACE) last Tuesday morning at the GHS Performing Arts Center. Schools competing in the first one-hour match were West Fork, Lifeway Christian from Centerton and Gravette. The high school student body filed into the PAC and enjoyed the spirited match between the three teams, composed of 12 students each. When the final buzzer sounded, West Fork was declared winner with 44 points. Gravette and Lifeway Christian tied with 38 points each. Continue Reading »
It's all about chili
As I write this Sunday afternoon, it’s a blustery day with gusts of wind swirling around the house. It’s a perfect day for something hot and hearty. Continue Reading »
