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Howard County Sheriff
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wanted individuals, click
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CAKE, ICE CREAM & BUD VASE WINNER:
DENISE WHISENHUNT

DRINK WINNER:
SHELLEY MILLS

DRINK WINNER:
LOY CASSIDY


MONDAY
BRUCE POLLARD, JR.

TUESDAY
BECKY NOVAK
SYLVIA WAKEFIELD
NIICKOLAS LEMONS
BETTY BILLINGS
ERMA SMITH
KAREN GILLEYLEN
ANNIV: TROY & CYNTHIA STONE
Around the area...
For a printable list, click here.
Cossatot Community College’s Student 4 Student organization will be holding a Relay For
Life silent auction in the atrium of the Nashville campus through noon on Friday. For
more information call 845-2454 ext 2243.




Cross Point Cowboy Church will host a team roping event on Saturday. Books open
at noon with roping starting at 1:00 PM. For more information, contact David
McCrary at 845-8678, Kieth Launius at 845-7004 or Brent Talley at 845-7980.




The Tyson Foods plant in Grannis will hold a softball tournament in DeQueen on March
13th to raise money for the American Cancer Society. For more information, call 385-3204.




The Mine Creek Conservation District will sponsor a Pond Fish Stocking Day on March
17th from 10:30 to 11:30 at the Mine Creek Conservation District Office in Nashville.
For stocking information, call 845-4121 Ext 3.




Center Point Baptist Church will hold revival services March 18-20
beginning at 7:00 PM each evening. For details, call 845-1921.




Area poultry producers are reminded that their annual registration is due by the end
of March. For more information, contact the Pike County Conservation District.




Registration for the Southwest Arkansas Jr. and Sr. Babe Ruth Baseball league is underway.
For more information, call 342-5602 or 223-6162.




There is a Lap Band support group meeting at Bell's Gym
in Nashville on the third Monday evening of each month.




Used eyeglasses are currently being collected by the Saratoga Tri-County
Lions Club for recycling and reuse. For more information, call 388-9200.
1.  Gather records….now! It’s never too early to start getting together any documents or forms
needed when filing taxes: receipts, cancelled checks, and other documents that support an item
of income or a deduction. Also, be on the lookout for W-2’s and 1099’s coming from employers.

2.  Find forms. Whether it’s a 1040 or 1040EZ, all IRS forms and publications can be downloaded
from www.IRS.gov.

3.  Do a little research. Check out Publication 17 on www.IRS.gov. It’s a comprehensive collection
of information for taxpayers highlighting everything needed when filing returns. Review Publication
17 to ensure that all credits and deductions are being taken.

4.  Think ahead about how to file. Will the return be prepared by the taxpayer or a tax
professional? Does the tax payer qualify to file at no cost using Free File on www.IRS.gov?  Who is
eligible for free help at an IRS office or volunteer site? How about purchasing tax preparation
software or file online?  If you feel swamped by the task, there are a number of local companies
and Certified Public Accountants on this page available to assist you. There are many things to
consider. So take time to weigh them all and find the best option for you.

5.  Don’t rush. Rushing to get a return filed increases the chance of making a mistake and not
catching it.

6.  Double-check the return. Mistakes will slow down the processing of tax returns. In particular,
make sure all the Social Security numbers and math calculations are correct as these are the most
common errors made by taxpayers.

7.  Consider e-file. When filing electronically, the computer will handle math collections, and
refunds will arrive in about half the time it takes when filing a paper return.

8.  Think about Direct Deposit. Refunds deposited directly into bank accounts are received faster
than waiting for a check by mail.

9.  Visit www.IRS.gov often. The official IRS website is a great place to find everything needed to
file tax returns: forms, tips, FAQ’s, and updates on tax law changes.

10. Relax. There’s no need to panic. If there is a problem, remember the IRS is there to help. Try
www.IRS.gov or call the customer service number toll-free at 800-829-1040.
SOUTHWEST
ARKANSAS
RADIO
TAX
TIPS
BELOW:  Students in Mineral Springs kindergarten, first grade and second grade recently recorded the Pledge of Allegiance to be aired on B 99. 5.
The Pledge can be heard each weekday morning around 7:35.
Members of the NJHS cheerleading squad were selected following tryouts Friday.  Winners were announced on B 99.5 by principal Deb Tackett.
Howard county Democratic officials ring the bell to signify the end of the filing period at noon on Monday.
ABOVE & LEFT:  David Anderson of Grand Rapids,
Michigan found a 1.96 ct. silver cape diamond at the
Crater of Diamonds over the weekend.
ABOVE:  The Umpire FFA recently took 1st Place among  Howard County schools in a forestry contest.
BELOW:  The Dierks FFA won top honors in Howard County and was Overall Winner in Land Judging.
Local candidates met recently to draw for ballot positions in the upcoming primary election.
LEFT:  From the Howard County Sheriff's Department,
"Name:  Dean E. Wedge
w/m dob-12/14/1965  
Address:    203 Pineview Drive  Mineral Springs
Cottonshed Community
Dean Wedge was recently released from ADC and paroled to Howard County on
3/5/2010.  He was convicted of Rape on 9/17/1999.  Documentation indicates this
offense involved the offender engaging in sexual contact with an 11-13 year old male
and a 13 year old male.  He is a level 3."   
For a list of sex offenders in Howard County,
click here.
LEFT:  Mary Lingo, District Manager of the Pike County
Conservation District, retired recently after 35 years with the
district.   She was presented a Senate citation by Senator Larry
Teague on March 3rd at the Annual Forestry and Land Judging
Contest.   Teague also presented Lingo with a citation from
State Representative Randy Stewart.