News Briefs

News Briefs

The Evening Times prints briefs about events for organizations, schools and governmental agencies. News briefs are accepted at the Times office, by fax at 735- 1020 or by e- mail news@ theeveningtimes. com.

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— West Memphis District Court is offering a Second Chance Program. Turn yourself in from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, Thursday, Oct. 12 or Thursday, Oct. 26, and receive a citation to return to court on Tuesday, Oct. 31 to receive sentencing on traffic cases. City cases at 8:30 a.m. and County cases at 1:30 p.m. Criminal warrants will receive citations and set on a regular docket for plea. All Failure to Appear warrants will be recalled and a $50 service fee applied with balance of fines and costs assessed.

• School Board Election – Election Day for the Annual School Board Election is Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 7 a.m. through 7 p.m. Early voting runs through Monday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Marion Courthouse. Voters must verify their registration by showing a document or identification card that shows the name and photograph of the person to whom it was issued and issued by The United States, The State of Arkansas, an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the State or The County Clerk.

• Mt. Olive Women’s Brunch – ‘Pressing On’ Saturday, Sept. 16 at 3 p.m. Speaker Tonya Alexander. Please RSVP by Wednesday, Sept. 13. $10 donation asked. Contact First Lady Robinson @ 870-5146962, Sis. Charmaine at 901- 747-8417, Sis. Rose at 901297-6121, Sis. China at 901246-6669, Sis. Juletha at 901691-7208 or Sis. Taylor at 901652-9961.

• Crittenden County Retired Teacher’s Association Meeting – Thursday, Sept. 14, 1 p.m. at Marion Administration Building, 200 Manor St., Marion.

• Marion Chamber Annual Awards Banquet – Thursday, Sept. 14 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Southland Park Gaming and Racing. Speaker Brian Welton, CEO Baptist Memorial Hospital Crittenden. Tickets $50 each or $450 for a table of 10. Contact the Marion Chamber of Commerce for tickets at 870-739-6041 or marionchamber. org

• United Auto Workers Retirees Meeting – Thursday, Sept. 14 at 11:30 a.m. at Grecian Steak House, 210 Airport Rd., Paragould.

• Bible Study Fellowship – Indepth, inter-denominational Bible study is beginning its new year with the study of Paul’s letter to the Romans. Meetings are at Marion United Methodist Church, 81 Military Road, Marion on Thursday evenings at 6:20 p.m. and there are groups for both men and women. First meeting is Sept. 14. For more information call Pat Nave at 901-288-9716 or Paul Nave at 901-287-1343.

• Fish Fry – Anthonyville Volunteer Fire Department Fund Raiser Saturday, Sept. 16 beginning at 10 a.m. at Green River Fellowship Hall, 9143 Hwy. 147 S., Anthonyville. $10 donation asked.

• WMHS Class of 1967 50th Year Reunion – Friday, Oct. 13 at Panchos from 6 p.m. until closing. Buffet $15 total including tax and tip, bar extra, to be paid the night of. Saturday, Oct., 14 Meadowbrook Country Club 6 to 11 p.m. $45 per person. Money to be in by Sept. 30 to Butch Cordell, P.O. Box 2204, West Memphis, AR 72301. Contact for information: Emma Masters at 870-514-0462, Claudia Houston Foret at 901493-5467 or Donna Rains Sims at 901-258-3591.

• Families In Transition Support Group Meetings – For victims of domestic violence. If interested in attending a support group contact Nyya Denson at 870-732-4077. Nyya can be reached on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m.

• Arkansas Connection Rebirth – Sponsored by J.S. Phelix Alumni Committee Sept. 16, 1 to 6 p.m. at Wonder City Boys and Girls Club, 412 S. 25th St., West Memphis. Advance payment per person 10 yrs. old and up $25, day of event 10 yrs. old and up $35. All ages under 10 yrs. old free. All advance payments should be mailed to J.S. Phelix Alumni, P.O. Box 5591, West Memphis, AR 72303. Fun, Food, Fellowship, Games and Laughter. For more information contact Mary Brown Catha at 901-828-4913.

• Community Fair – First Missionary Baptist Church, 434 S. 12th St., West Memphis Saturday, Sept. 16 beginning at 9 a.m. The goal of the event is to inform citizens of businesses and service organizations within our community. The businesses and organizations will provide free health services, educational/informational fliers and brochures. Live DJ, bouncers and refreshments. Rev. Remille M. Faulkner is the pastor.

• West Memphis A& P Meetings Changed – Meetings will now be held on the Third Thursday at 4 p.m.

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