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County jail meet hears needs, ideas By JOHN HOFHEIMER- Leader Staff Writer >> IN SHORT>> County Judges Buddy Villines proposes a sales tax increase, but chief deputy favors renegotiated agreement with cities to fund new jail beds for Pulaski County. [FULL STORY]	Ex-sheriff's brother charged By TOM GALANTE-Leader Staff Writer Judge orders arrest for attack on lawman >> IN SHORT>>> An arrest warrant has been issued for David Martin in connection with a scuffle with Lonoke County Sheriff Jim Roverson at the Ward Jamboree. [STORY]
Cabotfest on Saturday celebrates community By BRIAN RODRIGUEZ Leader Staff Writer >>> IN SHORT>>> The Cabot Chamber of Commerce announced the performers for the performance, entertainment and Christian music stages for the 26th annual Cabotfest. [FULL STORY]	Rivalry means more this year By RAY BENTON- Leader sports editor Bears sitting pretty on top of conference standings at 2-0 >>> IN SHORT>>> Sylvan Hills versus Jacksonville is always a big game to the players of each team. The close proximity of the two schools has made this matchup a big rivalry for many years. [FULL STORY]
Schools may benefit from privatization of housing By JOHN HOFHEIMER-Leader Staff writer >>> IN SHORT>>> With the privatization of about 1,200 housing units on Little Rock Air Force Base, revenues collected for both Pulaski County and the Pulaski County Special School District will change - but so far, no one will even venture a guess at the amount. [STORY]	KINGS of the RING By MELISSA McCOLLISTER and CHRISTY HENDRICKS >>> IN SHORT>>> Inside the McRae Fire Department, not a chair was left for newcomers and the early birds were eating chili and snacks while watching the second American Professional Wrestling match Saturday between Acid of Bald Knob and Eric Slade of Searcy.[STORY]

September 29, 2004

ACE: A school like no other By JOAN McCOY- Leader Staff Writer >> IN SHORT>> Cabot's Academic Center of Excellence is hailed as "the future of education, a new twist on the one-room school house" by school administrators. [FULL STORY]	Sewer plant is needed in Cabot By JO AN McCOY -Leader Staff Writer Inadequate facility must be replaced >> IN SHORT>>> Jim Towe, Cabot's public works director, is giving aldermen guided tours of the city's wastewater treatment plant just to make sure they understand that it really can't be repaired. [STORY]
Clerks race for Staley's job heats up a notch By JOHN HOFHEIMER Leader Staff Writer >>> IN SHORT>>> Deputy Hay challenges O'Brien to a debate after he makes allegations. [FULL STORY]	Jacksonville must right ship By RAY BENTON- Leader sports editor Undefeated Hurricane look to make Red Devils drop to 0-2 >>> IN SHORT>>> Jacksonville has a crucial game coming up this Friday night against highly ranked Jonesboro. [FULL STORY]
Fire college tests preparedness By TOM GALANTE-Leader Staff >>> IN SHORT>>> The fire college, hosted 50 firefighters from 10 different departments. [STORY]	BEEBE FEST By MELISSA McCOLLISTER and CHRISTY HENDRICKS >>> IN SHORT>>> The obvious main attraction at this year's Beebefest event was the appearance of several wrestlers. [STORY]

September 25, 2004 2-story update (no link)

Cabot couple says the home they bought was a meth lab
By EILEEN FELDMAN- Leader Managing Editor
>> IN SHORT>> Clarence and Hazel Cornell moved from Antioch to McRae just 14 months ago, hoping, as Clarence, 65, puts it, "to spend our golden years there." [FULL STORY]

Payday lenders under fire
By JOHN HOFHEIMER and TOM GALANTE
>> IN SHORT>>> Critics charge cash advance businesses prey on desperate customers, especially military personnel, who pay high interest rates even on the smallest consumer loans.
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