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February 22nd, 2013
Last night’s game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Georgia Bulldogs was not a pretty one, but the Hogs pulled out a two-point victory at home thanks once again to late-game heroics by BJ Young.
The win moves Arkansas’ record to 17-9 on the season and 8-5 in Southeastern Conference play.
I think that makes Arkansas a team on the verge of the NCAA tournament right now, even though I and many other people wrote them off as dead after the loss at Vanderbilt.
If they can continue to win their home games...
February 21st
Mike Roop “Uncle Mikey”, age 47, of Malvern passed away Monday, February 18, 2013.
February 20th
Ira William “Jim” Gage Jr.
Ira William “Jim” Gage Jr., age 77, of Cookeville, Tennessee passed away Friday, February 15, 2013. He was born October 29, 1935 in Leola, Arkansas. Ira was preceded in death by his father, Ira Gage; sisters, Eula Ennis and Opal Buzan and brother, Bill Gage.
Richard Paul O’Neal
Richard Paul O’Neal, 88, of Malvern, passed away Friday February 15, 2013.
Richard was born March 12, 1924 in Cunningham, TX to Calvin and Gladys O’Neal. Richard was a veteran who served our country in the Army during World War II.
Richard is predeceased by his parents and his wife of 66 ½ years Juanita O’Neal.
February 19th
Kenneth E. Bradley, 87, of Malvern passed away Saturday, Feb. 16 at home.
Gary W. Borland, 68 of Stamps, died Sunday, February 17, 2013 in Little Rock.
Roy Douglas Shockey, age 62 of Gifford passed away Friday, February 15, 2013.
Ira William “Jim” Gage Jr., age 77, of Cookeville, Tennessee passed away Friday, February 15, 2013.
February 15th
WASHINGTON (AP) — House and Senate lawmakers are investigating a nearly $100 million shortfall at the federal Job Corps program that has prompted the Labor Department to freeze enrollment at all 125 job centers around the country.
Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., has called on the agency's inspector general to investigate "serious questions about the management by the department" that will prevent 30,000 disadvantaged and at-risk youth from getting job training this year.
Jewell M. Railey, 87, of Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 14, 2013.
