Happy days . . . are here again

BY BUDDY GOUGH

BEAVER — A couple of big alligators sunning side by side on the surface of the Beaver tailwaters was a strange apparition at first glance last Thursday. - Thursday, September 4, 2008

NORTHWEST TERRITORY : Area’s dove hunting opportunities are limited

BUDDY GOUGH

Other than the Saturday opening of dove season being a bit later than usual, area hunters will see no changes in regulations or opportunities. - Thursday, September 4, 2008

Fishing report

Northwest & North-Central Arkansas BEAVER Southtown Sporting Goods said the lake remains about 5 feet above normal level with surface temperatures around 80 degrees. The level was rising slightly at midday Wednesday. Bream are good on crickets. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs fished 8-12 feet deep. Bass are fair early and late on topwaters and are good in midday on deep-diving crank baits. Catfish are fair on cut bait. - Thursday, September 4, 2008

Float fishing glides slow and steady on Big Piney River

BY BRENT FRAZEE McCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS

HOUSTON, Mo. — Joe Richardson III has come up with a way to deal with high gas prices. - Thursday, September 4, 2008