Decatur youth getting ready

By Janelle Jessen janellej@nwanews.com

DECATUR ó Football practice for the Decatur Youth Sports fourth, fifth and sixth grade team began Friday. - Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Dancers win at Myrtle Beach

From Staff Reports

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. ó Dancers from Sherryís Dance Center recently competed for national recognition at Myrtle Beach, S.C. - Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Despite opposition, Hendren still plans to offer helmet law

LITTLE ROCK ó In 2009, itís certain that state Sen. Kim Hendren, R-Gravette , will propose a law to

By Gary Lookadoo garyl@nwanews.com ìI wouldnít like that one (the helmet from his constituent), but... Iím going to (offer the proposal ) anyway,î Hendren said. Hendren, a longtime state lawmaker, has offered similar legislation in the past. In 2007, Hendrenís ìhelmetî bill, Senate Bill 40, would have required motorcycle operators or passengers to wear a helmet and goggles, glasses or face shields. Senate Bill 40, if approved, would have returned Arkansas to the ranks of states with motorcycle helmet laws, Hendren said in 2007. - Wednesday, August 20, 2008