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Murfreesboro News

Local news for Murfreesboro, AR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Tuesday Jul 1 | Texarkana Gazette

Attorney announces bid for prosecutor

Howard County, Ark., Deputy Prosecutor Bryan Chesshir of Nashville recently announced his candidacy for the Ninth Judicial District West prosecutor.

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Related Topix: Howard County, AR, Nashville, AR, Pike County, AR, Mineral Springs, AR

Wed Jun 11, 2008

SmarterTravel

Find hidden gems (literally!) in Murfreesboro, Arkansas

Posted June 11, 2008 at 12:00 am ET by Sarah Pascarella , SmarterTravel.com Staff Finders, keepers ... for diamonds! At Crater of Diamonds State Park , two hours from Little Rock in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, you ...

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Mon May 12, 2008

Texarkana Gazette

Education News

HONORS Several area students were among those honored as outstanding students by Henderson State University's Matt Locke Ellis College of Arts and Sciences during the annual Student Awards Ceremony. via Texarkana Gazette

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Related Topix: Fouke, AR, Texarkana, TX Metro

Sat May 10, 2008

KATV Little Rock

Soiled Reputation: Diamond Digger Accused of Fraud

“If somebody came here and was that lucky or that fortunate to have dug the holes that he dug and found as many diamonds as he dugI would still be there today pursuing that area and extracting those diamonds out of there if it was for real.”

A big October find at Crater of Diamonds State Park is now part of a big controversy. via KATV Little Rock

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Related Topix: World News, India, Arkansas, Geology, Science

Wed Apr 09, 2008

FOX16.com

High water continues, more rain and storms on the way

“We mowed the cemetery, we mowed where the guy in Arizona owns some property. Helping the ones that can't get in here get their yard mowed”

A front that moved into Arkansas on Tuesday, bringing rain and thunderstorms to already inundated areas, was forecast to park over the state Wednesday, where it will bring even more rain. via FOX16.com

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Related Topix: Ouachita County, AR, Camden, AR, Bearden, AR, Pike County, AR, Arkansas

Thu Mar 27, 2008

Arkansas Times

Diamond dust-up

An Appleton, Wis., man is selling diamonds he claims came from Crater of Diamonds State Park , but a gem collector says they're not. via Arkansas Times

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Related Topix: North Little Rock, AR, Little Rock, AR

Fri Mar 07, 2008

Texarkana Gazette

Doctor hopes to clear name

MURFREESBORO, Ark.-A physician convicted on federal charges of possessing child pornography maintains his innocence and will answer any question about the conviction during a town hall meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday ... via Texarkana Gazette

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Related Topix: Eureka Springs, AR

Wed Mar 05, 2008

FOX16.com

Ark. hospital board learns doctor convicted in sex case

“I don't think the hospital will last long enough (to find someone else)”

Board members who oversee Pike County Memorial Hospital may pull the contract of a newly hired doctor after learning he was convicted eight years ago of possessing child pornography. via FOX16.com

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Related Topix: Sevier County, AR, Pike County, AR

Tue Feb 19, 2008

Texarkana Gazette

Man pleads guilty in fatality

“If Randall Woods comes out of prison and is caught drinking and driving, he will be sent back to prison for the remaining two years. "He was sentenced to the maximum of 10 years”

MURFREESBORO, Ark.-Randall Lee Woods, 50, of Delight pleaded guilty recently to negligent homicide in a fatal drunken-driving accident and was sentenced a maximum of 10 years in prison, but he will be eligible ... via Texarkana Gazette

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Fri Feb 15, 2008

KATV Little Rock

Digging Diamonds For A Living

Nothing says happy Valentine's Day like a big diamond. We want to introduce you to a man who knows a thing or two about diamonds. via KATV Little Rock

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Wed Feb 13, 2008

Texarkana Gazette

Trial in sexual assault case delayed until March

MURFREESBORO, Ark.-The trial of a Delight, Ark., girls basketball coach charged with first-degree sexual assault has been delayed until March 13. via Texarkana Gazette

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Related Topix: Delight, AR

Mon Jan 28, 2008

Texarkana Gazette

Man charged with negligent homicide to appear in court

“We buried her on my 50th birthday. It was not a good birthday at all”

MURFREESBORO, Ark.-Theresa Humphrey is still troubled about the real reason Pamela Jean Henderson was driving to her house. via Texarkana Gazette

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Tue Jan 22, 2008

DNJ.com

Local retiree creates unique crochet patterns

“I told her I would teach her and forget it”

Bob Cooper sat and crocheted for four hours while a woman studied his every move. via DNJ.com

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Crochet

Thu Jan 03, 2008

Ocala.com

And the winner is...

“Meeting place on road, across the street.”

When it comes to drawing and writing, fifth-grader Morgan Evans finds it easy to follow his teacher's advice: "Always include descriptive details." The Eighth Street Elementary School student's affinity for ... via Ocala.com

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Tue Jan 01, 2008

The Tennessean

Doctor prescribes himself for ailing hospital

“One reason we selected him was because he does exemplify a larger issue”

The idea of returning to work would have many retirees dragging their feet. Being on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week would send them running. via The Tennessean

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Tue Dec 18, 2007

USA Today

Doctor's prescription for his town: Himself

“Medicine is to doctor people, not diseases.”

Born: Nov. 26, 1925, Murfreesboro, Ark. Military service: Army medical technician, 1944-1946. Education: Studied pre-medicine at Ouachita College, Arkadelphia, Ark., before being drafted in World War II. via USA Today

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Related Topix: Arkadelphia, AR, History in the News

Tue Dec 11, 2007

Texarkana Gazette

Rural doctor receives national award

Staff photo by Jim Williamson Dr. Hiram T. Ward, 82, was hugged by Helen Henderson during a reception Friday night in Murfreesboro, Ark. via Texarkana Gazette

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Mon Dec 10, 2007

KansasCity.com

Man finds 1,000th diamond of '07 at park

“I do various jobs. It's a slow place, not too many things happen”

In this photo released by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, Denis Tyrrell holds a 3.48-carat light-brown diamond he found at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Ark., Sunday, Dec. via KansasCity.com

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Thu Nov 08, 2007

ABC News

Diamond Diggers Hit Arkansas State Park

“I was going to split it with my sister and buy both of us a PlayStation 2”

More Than 700 Diamonds Have Been Found at Crater of Diamonds Park and It's Finders' Keepers Travis Christner of Richmond, Mich. via ABC News

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Related Topix: Offbeat

Mon Nov 05, 2007

The Journal Times

Man Nearly Tosses 4.38-Carat Diamond

“This has already been a bad summer for tourists and they were looking forward to winding down and then this happened.”

MURFREESBORO, Ark. - Chad Johnson has found about 80 diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park since moving to Murfreesboro in February, but the former Iowa resident on Monday nearly threw away his largest find ... via The Journal Times

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