Hoxie NewsLocal news for Hoxie, AR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Flood Could Dampen Spring Cleanup- April 25, 2008 "It's going to be slow for them because it's still wet out there. The ground's still muddy" After a rough spring, some Region 8 communities are taking part in spring cleanup. via KAIT-TV Jonesborohttp://www.topix.net/city/hoxie-ar/2008/04/flood-could-dampen-spring-cleanup?fromrss=1 Intermodal Could Mean Jobs- April 24, 2008 "A regional site development just for our area here. It will consist of Lawrence, Randolph, possibly Clay county coming together and trying to do industrial development." Lawrence county has much to offer industry and a new plan under development could bring jobs to the region. via KAIThttp://www.topix.net/city/hoxie-ar/2008/04/intermodal-could-mean-jobs?fromrss=1 Cleanups netting results in county- April 23, 2008 "It has been an even better response than last year." Spring cleanups in Walnut Ridge and Hoxie are winding down, while Black Rock's cleanup is set for this weekend. via Times-Dispatchhttp://www.topix.net/city/hoxie-ar/2008/04/cleanups-netting-results-in-county?fromrss=1 Cities, county supporting intermodal authority- April 18, 2008 "Congressman Berry is also very excited and highly supportive" The cities of Walnut Ridge and Hoxie, as well as Lawrence County have all unanimously voted a pledge of support to a long-term project known as an intermodal authority. via Times-Dispatchhttp://www.topix.net/city/hoxie-ar/2008/04/cities-county-supporting-intermodal-authority?f... Hoxie City Council votes to support development- April 17, 2008 "Our first major goal with this project is to increase jobs. Second, we want it to stimulate retail growth and industrial growth. This will offer our citizens a higher standard of living." Milton Smith, president of First National Bank headquartered in Walnut Ridge and chair of Economic Development Committee for the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, and Wayne Gearhart, executive director of ... via Times-Dispatchhttp://www.topix.net/city/hoxie-ar/2008/04/hoxie-city-council-votes-to-support-development... The Times Dispatch -Rail-Trail project moving forward- April 10, 2008 "We're pleased with how things are going." The Lawrence County Rails to Trails Committee has been steadily continuing efforts to fund the transformation of the former rail spur into a walking and biking trail for county residents and visitors. via Times-Dispatchhttp://www.topix.net/city/hoxie-ar/2008/04/the-times-dispatch-rail-trail-project-moving-fo... Fire destroys former Hob-Nob Restaurant- April 10, 2008 "She had a real good business at one time" The flagstone and brick shell of the Hob-Nob Restaurant building remained standing, while fire gutted the inside. via Times-Dispatchhttp://www.topix.net/city/hoxie-ar/2008/04/fire-destroys-former-hob-nob-restaurant?fromrss... The Times Dispatch -Spring is time for cleanups- April 9, 2008 "This is being offered to allow our residents an opportunity to do spring cleaning and tidy up their neighborhoods during the next few weekends and then haul it to the landfill and dump it for free" As spring brings warmer temperatures, the season is the perfect opportunity for household repairs, yard work and other maintenance. via Times-Dispatchhttp://www.topix.net/city/hoxie-ar/2008/04/the-times-dispatch-spring-is-time-for-cleanups?... Hob Nob Destroyed in AM Fire- April 8, 2008 "It makes me sad, I hate to see it go. Sure do." It's been a Walnut Ridge landmark for years. Oneal Kellin, "This place has been around, I'm trying to think 75 or 80 years." The Hob Nob restaurant on Highway 67 in Walnut Ridge burned this morning. via KAIT-TV Jonesborohttp://www.topix.net/city/hoxie-ar/2008/04/hob-nob-destroyed-in-am-fire?fromrss=1 |