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News

Police Arrest Man For Arson, Burglary Of Dental Office FARMINGTON -- A Farmington man upset because he claims a clinic denied him dental care said he started a fire at the office to "make a point," according to a Farmington police report. by Lynn Kutter

City Celebrates 'The Village' Cat Clinic PRAIRIE GROVE -- Friends of Prairie Grove Pound will celebrate its new low cost spay/neuter cat clinic with a grand opening and open house from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. by Lynn Kutter

'Boonsboro' Rural Pottery On Display In Cane Hill CANE HILL -- For Lawrence McElroy, director of arts and culture for Historic Cane Hill, a new public exhibit on rural potters is a way to bring many pieces of 19th century stoneware back home. by Lynn Kutter

Study Abroad Offers Learning Experiences, Transforms Students What is it about Tuscany that captures Americans' hearts and imaginations? Why does this section of Italy a few hours north of Rome and about an hour south of Florence, edged on the west by the Ligurian Sea and on the east by a jiggedy-jaggedy boundary line that makes the region look on maps like a conch shell, have such a pull on the imagination? by Denise Nemec SPECIAL TO ENTERPRISE-LEADER

Council Approves Zone For Mixed Use Development FARMINGTON -- Council members last week unanimously adopted an ordinance to add a new zoning designation that allows mixed use on undeveloped property, and approved an emergency clause so the measure takes effect immediately. by Lynn Kutter

Cane Hill Harvest Festival Saturday, Sept. 21

COLUMN: Waiting To Hear From A Friend I have been concerned, and anxious to hear from a friend in Virginia. Pam Fawver, a niece of my long-time friend Elsie Hanger, lives on the shore of Virginia, and the best I could tell, they were in the center of the hurricane as it blew up along the coast. I don't have her phone number yet. We have only kept in touch by mail. Her daughter was to have surgery the 4th, the time the hurricane was due. by Marie M. Roy WCEL Columnist

Cell Tower Goes Back Up FARMINGTON -- After inspections by city Building Official Rick Bramall and a third-party inspection by Terracon, the city gave Smith Communications the go-ahead to put up a new cell tower for the second time. by Lynn Kutter

Sports

VOTE: Lincoln play of the week Dayton Davis catches 89-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Brewer Lincoln play of the game

VOTE: Farmington play of the game Drew Sturgeon 74-yard kickoff return play of game Farmington

VOTE: Prairie Grove play of the week Case Grant 5-yard touchdown run Prairie Grove play of game.

Wolves Show Pizzaz In Passing Game LINCOLN -- Lincoln showed pizzaz opening up its passing game highlighted by quarterback Tyler Brewer's 89-yard bomb to Daytin Davis while routing Keys, Okla., 41-13, at Wolfpack Stadium Friday. by Mark Humphrey ENTERPRISE-LEADER

Scarlet Speedster Dances Around Lions GRAVETTE -- Drew Sturgeon played the role of a one-man wrecking crew Friday night unmasking his football talents as Farmington handed Gravette a 49-19 defeat. by Mark Humphrey ENTERPRISE-LEADER

Farmington Holds Serve vs. Prairie Grove FARMINGTON -- The Lady Cardinals held serve defeating Prairie Grove 3-1 Thursday by scores of 25-14, 25-18, 21-25, and 25-12 to win round-one of the volleyball rivalry on Thursday, Sept. 5 at Cardinal Arena. by Mark Humphrey ENTERPRISE-LEADER

Analysis: Prairie Grove Loses 45-8 On Road PRAIRIE GROVE -- Predictions going in did not favor Prairie Grove on the road two hours away at Dardanelle Friday which became a 45-8 nonconference loss. by Mark Humphrey ENTERPRISE-LEADER

Junior Cardinals Edge Fayetteville White FARMINGTON -- Farmington notched its first league win as a member of the 7A West Junior High Football Conference Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, defeating Fayetteville White by a score of 8-6. by Mark Humphrey ENTERPRISE-LEADER

Opinion

EDITORIAL: A Civics 101 Lesson Apparently some people (including many running for President) didn't learn anything about government in high school, they have forgotten or just don't care to be right. I know that there was a certain little lady named Mrs. Coker that taught a host of students in Neosho about civics. by Kevin Wilson Columnist

EDITORIAL: Does State Need A Special Legislative Session On E-Cigarettes? Is it 'alarmist rhetoric' to say we need a Special Session for E-Cigarette usage in Arkansas? by Maylon T. Rice WCEL Columnist

OPINION: Coffee Is In The News (Part 2) These reflections are not about decaf coffee. by Gene Linzey

'Lack Of Communication' Two Sundays straight we had downpours at noon. This past Sunday, one came that morning at 3:30 a.m., a real thunder and lightning storm with a one-inch rain. Then that afternoon, another downpour and just a "sprinkle" a mile away. Now, this week, we are promised sunshine, a real haymaking time of fair weather, and HOT, even for September. by Marie M. Roy WCEL Columnist

Coffee Is In The News (Part 1) I drink coffee, although I know many of you don't. But since coffee has been in the news lately, I decided to look into the subject. If you don't drink coffee, you can sign off now. For the rest of you, read on. by Gene Linzey

2020 Census: Arkansas' Most Important Head Count Coming Up It is time to focus on one of the most important headcounts for Arkansas -- the 2020 U.S. Census. by Maylon T. Rice WCEL Columnist

Religion

RELIGION: Methodist Movement Came From The Preaching Of John Wesley A few weeks ago I wrote about Presbyterians. Today I want to talk about Methodists. Both of these groups possess good biblical church order and governance. Presbyterians are governed by elders (Greek, presbuteros). Methodists first developed out of a method - small house groups. This was an alternative place for converts to gather, to pray, to study the Bible, and to confess their sins. These home meetings were needed because the historical churches were resisting the revival. In fact, some Methodist pioneers (my ancestors) were tarred and feathered and driven out of town, simply for believing you could know you were saved. They were pioneers in the faith.

RELIGION: Mirrors And Windows: Am I Seeing 'Me" Through God's Word? Dr. Phil, the famous TV psychiatrist, is known for asking his clients, "How's that been working for you?" Of course, this question assumes the person is self-aware, that they realize their bad behavior is ruining their life. But for some reason they continue down the same path, hurting themselves and their loved ones. His question becomes a family crisis intervention. by Ron Wood

RELIGION: Don't Miss Opportunities While Waiting For The Right Timing "Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest." Ecclesiastes 11:4 NLT by Jodi Hendricks