In this Feb. 26, 2007 file photo, Guitar legend Les Paul performs at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York. Paul, 94, died, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009 in White Plains, N.Y., according to Gibson Guitar.

Published August 13, 2009

Practicing for perfection Gail Meyer worked on her golf game at the Tanyard Creek Practice Center and Golf Shop in Bella Vista on Tuesday. Meyer said she took up the sport about two years ago and is persistent at improving her game by going to the driving range about five times a week.

Published August 13, 2009
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Touring Legacy Village Julie Waterhouse of Salem, Ore., greeted resident Corinne Jacobson while touring the Green House Assisted Living project at Legacy Village in Bentonville on Wednesday. Waterhouse toured Legacy Village during a group trip while attending the Pioneer Network's ninth national conference, being held in Little Rock.

Published August 13, 2009
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Kathy Kinser, Auxiliary president for the Department of Minnesota Military Order of the Purple Heart; and Gary Kinser, Minnesota commander for the MOPH; sang the national anthem while attending the opening of the 77th annual convention of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and its Ladies Auxiliary at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers on Tuesday.

Published August 13, 2009
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The new primary school for kindergarten through second grade, at 1411 Weston St. in Pea Ridge, will open this fall.

Published August 13, 2009
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Cleaning up Matt Brunett, a manager with Halloween Express, washed the front windows of the store, which will open Friday at the Frisco Station Mall in Rogers.

Published August 13, 2009
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Fayetteville sophomore Ethan Tisdale tees off on No. 3 Wednesday during a golf match against Har-Ber and Bentonville at Stonebridge Meadows Golf Course in Fayetteville.

Published August 13, 2009
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Fayetteville assistant coach Lerinezo Robinson speaks to members of his secondary during the Bulldogs' scrimmage Aug. 8 at Harmon Field.

Published August 13, 2009
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Leadership class unveiled Members of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce's 2009-2010 Leadership Class XXIII were announced at a press conference Wednesday at the chamber office. This year's class kicks off the year with an orientation session on Sept. 3. Class members pictured are Chris Ballay, Wal-Mart; Jodi Beznoska, Walton Arts Center; Jason England, Arvest Bank; Brock Gearhart, Greenwood and Associates; Jeff Hood, Sam M. Walton College of Business; Holly McDaniel, Arvest Bank; Jason Minton, Chiquita Brands International; Coy Puryear, Ozark Appraisal Services LLC; Adam Rutledge, First Security Bank; Adrain Smith, University of Arkansas; Keaton Smith, Iberia Bank; Sarah Terry, Fayetteville Public Library; Mitzi Traxson, Junior League of Northwest Arkansas; Kevin Wilhelm, Western Federal Credit Union; and Amanda Wren, Liberty Bank of Arkansas. Class members not pictured are Kevin Rose, Sam M. Walton College of Business; Anne Stephens, Courtyard by Marriott; Jeff Stevens, Signature Bank of Arkansas; and Keane Stewart, The Bank of Fayetteville.

Published August 13, 2009
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Grace Gheen, 5, right, and her brother Jack Gheen, 2, color posters supporting the Campaign for A Stronger Fayetteville on Wednesday at the East Square Plaza in Fayetteville. The campaign is striving to boost support for an increase in the city's property tax rate to fund the construction of a new high school.

Published August 13, 2009
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Silly sisters Chi Omega members Anna Horton, right, and Katie Howe joke around during a group photo of the sorority Wednesday afternoon at the Chi Omega Greek Theatre on the University of Arkansas campus. Many students are back on campus to prepare for the start of fall semester Aug. 24.

Published August 13, 2009
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