January 2010

The Benton High School football team is facing a similar situation to its opponent as it hosts Anna-Jonesboro in the final regular season game for both teams this Friday.

“The winner is going to get in and the loser is out,” A-J coach Brett Detering said. “They have lost their last two games to the top two teams in their league.”

Lincoln Heritage Winery, the area’s newest winery, opened Friday, Oct. 15, with their Harvest Celebration.

Located a half mile off old U.S. Route 51 on Kaolin Road, the winery is located at 772 Kaolin Rd., midway between Anna and Cobden.

Nine wines were available for tasting and complimentary appetizers were served at the celebration.

A crowd of over 70 people filled the tasting room and spilled out onto the patio overlooking the vineyard.

Action on the resignation of an Anna City Council member was tabled this week.

The issue was on the agenda at the council's regular meeting, which was held Tuesday evening at Anna City Hall.

The council also heard concerns about pit bull dogs which were voiced by several residents of the city.

City Council Member's Resignation

Last week, Cindy Swope announced that she was going to resign as a member of the city council.

Swope is serving her first, four-year term on the council. She is one of four city commissioners.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dorothy Yoho, age 79, of Carbondale, died at 1:15PM, Thursday, October 14, 2010 at her home.</span></p>

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