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Weather conditions heat up
The death of a 39-year-old man from heat stroke Monday in Fayetteville points out the dangers of working outside in extremely hot weather such as the state has experienced this week. The victim’s name has not yet been released. Independence County Extension Agent Stan Carter …
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Duck Blind, others named in lawsuit
A lawsuit filed in Independence County targets a local drinking establishment and a dead man’s estate after three people were injured in an April 2011 accident. Attorneys Phillip and Robert Wells with McDaniel & Wells in Jonesboro represent Jennifer Patrick, individually and as the parent …
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Three arrested in traffic stops
Traffic violations in the presence of police officers led to three men going to jail Wednesday. Walter G. Renfrow, 31, of Community Drive, Batesville, was arrested on charges of fleeing, driving on a suspended license, fictitious tags and no proof of liability insurance following a …
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Friends, officials remember JP Ray Martin
ASH FLAT — Sharp County Justice of the Peace Ray Martin was remembered by area officials and friends Thursday as a man who tried to have a positive impact in the lives of the county’s citizens. Beginning about 1960, Martin served 18 years as sheriff …
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Ark. moving forward after health ruling
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas health officials said the state will continue with its plans to implement the federal health care law after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld it Thursday, but Republicans in the state Legislature urged more time to study the consequences of the ruling. …
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Cooling shelter opens
A cooling shelter has been opened at the Batesville Senior Center at 1590 E. College St., according to a news release. The shelter is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. It will open weekends and holidays upon request by calling (870) …
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Ticket issued in illegal burning
Burning trash while the county is under a burn ban may prove to be expensive for a Sulphur Rock man. In his report filed Thursday afternoon, Independence County Deputy Jonathan Brown said he was dispatched to the Christy Wood residence on Country Lane around 2:15 …
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Concord Fun Day set for Saturday
CONCORD — Concord Fun Day, the Cleburne County town’s annual Fourth of July celebration, will take place Saturday, since it is always on the Saturday before the holiday, according to a press release from city officials. A parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. with lineup …
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News of Other Days
Editor’s note: This column ran previously in the Guard on Jan. 19, 1993. 102 YEARS AGO Two of Newark’s popular young people sprung a surprise on their many friends Wednesday afternoon. While in Little Rock, they visited the governor’s office and were married by Gov. …
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A Glance at Days Gone By
Construction on the the old steel bridge across the White River at Batesville was started in 1927 and it was dedicated on July 4, 1928. When completed, it was the only state highway bridge on the White River between Branson, Mo., and Devalls Bluff. A …
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U.S. Daughters of 1812 mark graves
LITTLE ROCK — In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, the Arkansas State Society, United States Daughters of 1812 recently marked the graves of 16 veterans of the War of 1812 at Mount Holly Cemetery in Little Rock. Members of U.S.D. …
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Gray family reunion announced
The Annual Gray Family Reunion will be Saturday in Calvary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 17th and Porter streets in Batesville. A potluck will be served at noon. Those attending are asked to bring memorabilia from ancestors for show and tell and food to …
