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Ozarka board approves master plan to update campus
MELBOURNE — The Ozarka College Board of Trustees recently approved a facilities master plan that will offer the Melbourne campus additional building projects and help it transition to a more contemporary community college aesthetic.
The purpose of the plan is to provide a map for the future of the Ozarka College campus in order to create unity throughout any and all updates of existing and construction of new facilities, according to officials. -
Orange bounces back, moves Boeheim past Rupp in Division I victory column
CINCINNATI (AP) — Kris Joseph scored 17 points, and No. 3 Syracuse recovered from its first loss of the season by beating Cincinnati 60-53 on Monday night, giving coach Jim Boeheim a notable career win.
The Orange (21-1, 8-1 Big East) used a late 12-2 run to pull away from the Bearcats (15-6, 5-3), who tried to use the energy of their first home sellout to get a signature win.
Instead, Boeheim came away with career victory No. 877, moving him ahead of Adolph Rupp into sole possession of fourth place in Division I. -
Basketball in town tonight!
Wynne Lady Yellowjackets (0-4, 5A-East District; 1-14 overall) vs. Batesville Lady Pioneers (0-4, 2-13), Pioneer Gym, 6 p.m.
One of the Lady Pioneers’ two victories came over this 5A-East District foe back in December — a 55-24 decision in the Searcy Bank Classic event. Since then, the Lady ’Jackets have collected their one win. It came against Class 3A Riverview. Wynne Coach Karen Sanders said Alex Meredith, a senior guard, has played well of late.
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Razorbacks will need another big man to step up against Tigers on Wednesday
FAYETTEVILLE — Two minutes into the Saturday’s game, the Arkansas Razorbacks suddenly were compelled to go forward without forward Marvell Waithe.
This time they know in advance they likely won’t have their springy senior for Wednesday night’s SEC game against Auburn at Walton Arena.
Rewarded for his fine play off the bench with his first start, Waithe strained a calf muscle two minutes into Arkansas’ 66-64 victory over No. 19 Michigan last Saturday at Walton. -
Torpedoes place first in Searcy swim sprints
SEARCY — Led by 6-time winner Seth Bailey, the Independence County Youth Athletic Association Torpedoes won the boys title and finished third overall in the Searcy Sharks Sprint Invitational Swim Meet here Saturday.
Bailey, an 11-year-old competitor, won the 50-yard freestyle race in a time of 29.05 seconds. His other victories and times in the 11- to 12-year-old division were: 50-yard backstroke, 36.31; 100 freestyle, 1:04.38; 50 breast stroke, 41.63; 50 butterfly, 36.54; and 100 individual medley, 1:19.25. -
Izard County teams move up in tourney
BROCKWELL — The Melbourne junior boys defeated Rural Special 47-36 here Monday night in the Izard County Invitational Tournament.
Tied at 7 after the first quarter, the Junior Bearkatz led 23-11 and 33-23 the next two breaks.
Bryce Hutchins led the winners with 16 points. Kenny Haney added 12.
The Izard County junior girls overwhelmed Rural Special 49-19, leading 12-2, 25-4, and 39-14 at quarter breaks.
Ashton Ford led the Lady Cougars with 12 points, and Lauren Jones added nine. -
Bassmaster Classic in Shreveport sells out twice
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — With a month to go, the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo is a double sellout.
The free expo in the Shreveport Convention Center will feature nearly 160 booths ranging from the unusual, such as Redneck Remedy and Fishouflage, to bigger ticket items by Nitro boats, Yamaha motors and Toyota trucks. There’ll be interactive booths for youngsters and booths that only hardcore outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy. -
3 days of public events set for Paterno
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — For decades they cheered him, now it’s time for Penn State students and alumni to mourn Joe Paterno.
Three days of public events will begin today as Penn Staters from State College and beyond say goodbye to the man who led the Nittany Lions to 409 wins over 46 years.
The 85-year-old Paterno died of lung cancer on Sunday. He learned of his diagnosis in November just days after he was fired in the aftermath of the child sex-abuse charges against former assistant Jerry Sandusky. -
Writer agrees: Paterno deserved better ending
Joe Paterno had barely hung up the phone when his wife of 50 years picked it up and redialed the number scrawled on the slip of paper.
“After 61 years,” Sue Paterno said to the man who had just fired her husband, “he deserved better.” -
Braxtin Jerome Warner
Trey Warner and Kalynn Cooper of Cave City have announced the birth of a son at White River Medical Center on Jan. 18, 2012. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces and has been named Braxtin Jerome Warner.
Grandparents of the child are Kim Miller of Ashdown, Brooke Warner of Newark and Rickey Murphy of Little Rock.
Great-grandparents are Paul and Barbara Porter of Cave City and Brenda Warner of Locust Grove. -
Radio club meeting scheduled
Batesville Area Radio Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Community Room of First Community Bank, located at the corner of St. Louis and Harrison streets in Batesville.
Following the business session testing can be done for anyone desiring to obtain a Federal Communications Commission license.
The meeting is open to anyone interested in ham radio.
For more information go to barchams.org or visit the club on Facebook. -
Geneva Kathleen Cuzzort
Shane and Mari Cuzzort and Lola of Kansas City, Mo., have announced the birth of a daughter and sister on Dec. 30, 2011. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and has been named Geneva Kathleen Cuzzort.
Grandparents of the child are Steve and Norma Cuzzort of Desha.
Great-grandparents are the late Ralph and Geneva Cuzzort of Batesville.
