50 Years Ago
From the Herald and Democrat in 1970
Preston Bynum, State Representative, announced that he had been advised by Mr. J.C. Patterson, State Highway Commissioner, of Lavaca, Ark., of the approval for the rerouting and resurfacing of Deadman's Curve. This curve, located six miles east of Siloam Springs on Highway 68, had been the scene of many fatal accidents and serious injuries over the past few years.
Contracts were expected to be let the latter part of January and work to commence shortly thereafter.
Many people were to be praised for their efforts on behalf of the project, especially the Siloam springs Chamber of Commerce Road Committee, Jean Trahin, Chairman and State Senator, Jim Caldwell.
25 Years Ago
From the Herald-Leader in 1995
Two Siloam Springs students participated in the "My Best Friend" week on the Wheel of Fortune at CBS Studio in Hollywood, Calif.
Benjamin Emanuelson, an eighth grade student and Julie Dorsey, a sophomore at Siloam Springs High School, taped the show on Dec. 18, 1994. The "My Best Friend" series featured teams of teenagers during the entire week.
Besides taping of the show both teenagers and their families had an opportunity to see the sights of Hollywood.
Julie and her family traveled to Hollywood and the Los Angeles area, as well as Beverly Hills, Malibu, Santa Monica and Disneyland.
The Emanuelsons also saw the sights of Hollywood, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Malibu and Santa Monica.
One would think that being a guest on the Wheel of Fortune would be enough for anybody, but Benjamin was in for a surprise.
Ken and Benjamin were playing tennis at the Malibu Racquet Club with actor Ben Murphy (seen in guest appearances on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman), when Jon Lovitz, a well-known comedian and actor (best known from Saturday Night Live and City Slickers) called Ben Murphy and wanted to know if he needed another person to play tennis. When Ben replied no, the Emanuelsons were quick to change Ben's mind and were lucky enough not only to meet Jon Lovitz, but also able to play tennis with him.
10 Years Ago
From the Herald-Leader in 2010
Siloam Springs showed no signs of hangover from Tuesday's buzzer-beater loss at Greenwood.
The Panthers were the aggressor from the start on Friday against Vilonia and eased past the Eagles 53-35 at Panther Arena.
"You lose on the road, in overtime, at the buzzer and you could easily feel sorry for yourself," Siloam Springs Coach Johnny Taylor said of Tuesday's 53-51 loss to the Bulldogs. "I thought that made us better."
Siloam Springs hit 18 of 34 from the field and 5 of 11 from behind the 3-point line.
Editorial on 01/15/2020