Arkansas couple claims $500,000 lottery ticket

06/13/11 Arkansas Lottery officials say a Walnut Ridge couple has claimed a $500,000 lottery ticket.

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Region 8 couple wins $500,000 in lottery

06/13/11 According to the Arkansas Lottery Commission, James Weir of Walnut Ridge bought the winning Money, Money, Money, instant ticket at the Tobacco Superstore #6 in Hoxie.

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Two firefighters sent to hospital during fire response

07/05/11 Walnut Ridge Fire Chief Frank Owens said the fire started low, moved up toward the attic, and spread into the house. Since the house was being renovated and had walls in the attic, Owens said the fire was especially hard to contain.

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