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School to host science institute
HOT SPRINGS — The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and Arts will host a free “science and engineering institute” giving students in sixth through 10th grades the opportunity to learn about genetics, the flow of rivers, the spread of epidemics and to get a firsthand …
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Civil War events set for September
LITTLE ROCK — Lectures, exhibits and musical performances are among the events the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission has sanctioned for September. A complete listing of scheduled sesquicentennial activities, as well as additional information on the activities listed below, can be found at www.arkansascivilwar150.com/events/. Among …
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Hazel Townsley
MENA — Hazel Townsley, 97, of Mena died Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in Mena. Born July 3, 1915, in Grange, she was the daughter of Peter and Pairlee Barnett McCrackin. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, especially flowers. She was a member of Faith …
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Ulyssus Crum – Paid Obituary
The Reverend U.H. Crum, 75, of Pleasant Grove, Arkansas, died Monday at a hospital in Batesville. He was born February 11, 1937, in Middleton, Tennessee, and was the son of Hugh and Dolly (Wilbanks) Crum. Reverend Crum started preaching in 1954 at age 17 on …
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Lady Pioneers win in league opener; juniors fall at home
BLYTHEVILLE — The Batesville Lady Pioneers did not allow the Blytheville Lady Chickasaws any breaks as they posted a quick and easy 3-game decision Tuesday night in 5A-East Conference volleyball action. The Lady Pioneers rolled through the match with scores of 25-20, 25-13, 25-10. Lady …
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Southside, Cave City, Izard County win volleyball conference matches
CLINTON — The Southside Lady Southerners won three out of five games to defeat the Clinton Lady Yellow Jackets here Tuesday in a 4A-Central Conference opener. The Lady Southerners improved to 4-1 overall. The Lady Southerners lost their first game 25-15, but bounced back in …
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Cavemen edge ’Katz at Cooper’s Hawk
MELBOURNE — The Cave City Cavemen slipped by the Melbourne Bearkatz 138-139 to win a 5-team, 9-hole high school match Tuesday at Cooper’s Hawk Golf Course. Yellville-Summitt’s Josh Lunsford won medalist honors scoring a 36. Yellville did not participate in the team scoring due to …
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Vinsons lead flight at Branson tourney
BRANSON, Mo. — Batesville’s Cecilia and John Vinson finished first in the first flight of the Skaggs Medical Benefit golf tournament here last weekend after shooting a 10-under-par 132. The Vinsons shot a 2-under 69 on Saturday and rallied for a 63 on Sunday. The …
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Sports Briefs
Pro baseball PITTSBURGH (AP) — St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina was removed from the Cardinals’ game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after injuring his back, neck and left shoulder in a collision at home plate with Pittsburgh second baseman Josh Harrison. Harrison was attempting to score …
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Izard County gets funds
MELBOURNE — Much-needed improvements to the county shop building can now get under way after the Izard County judge was presented with funds to make it happen. State Rep. Tommy Wren met with Izard County Judge David Sherrell recently and presented him with a check …
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Carnival to feature wing contest, lawnmower races
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that the 69th White River Water Carnival will be held on Sept. 8. “The events have been organized to be fast-paced and high energy, leaving the festival attendees with plenty to do. We hope to have a …
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Witt to lead State Police
Stan Witt LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas State Police Col. J.R. Howard announced his retirement from the agency’s top role Monday, and veteran trooper Stan Witt was picked to replace him and lead the organization as it undergoes changes in technology and personnel. Howard, who served …
