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    • The Tuckerman High School Mock Trial team competed in the state competition on Saturday, March 9th at the Pulaski County Courthouse.  Tuckerman represented the Northeast Region as Runner- Up in last week
    • Research studies recommend that adults and senior adults should perform a minimum of 150 minutes a week of exercise.The
    • Stephanie Cox of Newport was recently elected by the student body at Arkansas State University-Newport to serve as Student Government Association Vice President for the remainder of the academic year.   A 1997 graduate of Newport High School, Cox is pursuing an Associate of Nursing degree from ASUN.  Stephanie enjoys reading, writing, and exercise.  She also spends her time giving back to her community through church involvement with First Baptist Diaz, volunteering with such activities as Girl Scouts and at local organizations including St. Michaelâ??s Nursing home.  She is the wife of Randall Cox and has three children and three grandchildren.
    • Trails to Tuckerman Secretary Vickie Williams presents a plaque and cash to the Jackson County Schools March Student of the Month Julian Green.
    • Newport JROTC Air Rifle team. Pictured are (left to right): Jackie Macias, John Sweeney,  Zach Wells, Will Bowen and 1SG Robert Daniel, the team coach.
    • Members of the Arkansas Forestry Commission presents a Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant grant check to the Swifton Fire Department to be used towards the purchase of fire fighting equipment. Pictured are (left to right) Steve Tinsley, Rusty Kinder, Tom Lindsey, County Judge Jeff Phillips and Chris Pfeifer.
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