Arkansas Supreme Court thanks retiring justices
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - The Arkansas Supreme Court is wishing two retiring justices well.
Associate Justices Robert Brown and Jim Gunter are retiring at the end of the year. Gov. Mike Beebe will appoint someone to finish out Brown's term. Court of Appeals Judge Jo Hart was elected to Gunter's seat. She starts in January.
Their fellow justices
...Ask, look when buying gift cards as presents
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Consumer Affairs Division is providing tips for people buying gift cards for the holidays.
Checking dates and asking questions up front can prevent disappointment later.
Consumer specialists say check the expiration date. It's required to be printed plainly on the card.
Ask about restrictions and any fees that
...Exhibit focuses on lives of 2 Tennessee veterans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Just in time for Veterans Day, the Tennessee State Library and Archives opens new exhibits telling the story of the Korean and Vietnam wars through the eyes of 2 Tennessee veterans.
The exhibits will open on Friday in the lobby of the TSLA building in downtown Nashville. Speakers include Secretary of State Tre Hargett, State
...Giant tree in Cumberland County added to registry
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A huge sycamore tree in Cumberland County has been recognized as the second-largest of its species in Tennessee.
The Crossville Chronicle (http://bit.ly/YRJfqg ) reported the 94-foot-tall tree on the Wildwood Stables property in Fairfield Glade has been named the Legendary Sycamore and added to the Historic Tree Registry.
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...Nature Conservancy gets $900K from Southwestern
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - The Nature Conservancy says it will use a $900,000 commitment from Southwestern Energy Co. natural gas company to fund the first phase of the restoration of the Archey Fork area.
The organization announced Thursday that the project will improve habitat for rare aquatic species and improve water quality at Greers Ferry Lake.
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