Prescott NewsLocal news for Prescott, AR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Arkansas Timber Operations Feeling Impact Of Slow Housing Market- April 29, 2008 Arkansas is feeling the effects of the depressed housing market nationwide. Some Arkansas sawmills, particularly in South Arkansas, have closed, and the decreased demand for timber means little to no business ... via KTHV-TVhttp://www.topix.net/city/prescott-ar/2008/04/arkansas-timber-operations-feeling-impact-of... Potlatch posts 1st quarter profit- April 25, 2008 Potlatch Corporation had a good 2009 first quarter, posting a $10.3 million profit. via KLEW-TV Lewistonhttp://www.topix.net/city/prescott-ar/2008/04/potlatch-posts-1st-quarter-profit?fromrss=1 Canfor Chops Production; Prices Soar- April 10, 2008 Lumber companies are the latest victim of the turmoil in the U.S. housing market. via Forbes.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/prescott-ar/2008/04/canfor-chops-production-prices-soar?fromrss=... 82-year-old man killed in two-vehicle crash- April 8, 2008 An 82-year-old Washington, Ark., man was killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon in Hope, Ark., according to Arkansas State Police reports. via Texarkana Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/prescott-ar/2008/04/82-year-old-man-killed-in-two-vehicle-crash?... Politics and Hot Topics in Arkansas- April 3, 2008 The sleepy little town, known as Prescott, Arkansas, is no stranger to change. One just has to look at the quiet streets and closed buildings to see that this little southern town is barely thriving. via Associated Contenthttp://www.topix.net/city/prescott-ar/2008/04/politics-and-hot-topics-in-arkansas?fromrss=... Lumber Mill Closing in Prescott- April 1, 2008 "In a small community, it's an even greater concern. That affects our schools, our tax base, the ripple effect from these jobs, from the loss of these jobs will be very strong" It's the second largest employer in Prescott in Nevada county. Local officials say this is a major setback for their town, and for the entire surrounding area. via ArkansasMattershttp://www.topix.net/city/prescott-ar/2008/04/lumber-mill-closing-in-prescott?fromrss=1 |