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Medical marijuana measure OK’d for Ark. ballot
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Election officials on Wednesday approved placing a proposal to legalize medical marijuana on the November ballot, as supporters aimed to make Arkansas the first southern state to approve the drug for some conditions. The secretary of state’s office said Arkansans for …
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Back to the Future; A trip to the 80s raises money for BBBS
Big hair, leggings and Rubik’s cubes were all a part of the ’80s, but Saturday night, they made a return at the Big Brothers Big Sisters’ eighth annual Karaoke for a Cause fundraiser held in the old Aaron’s building on Harrison Street. The event raised …
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Batesville v-ballers best visitor
Batesville swept varsity volleyball matches against Mountain Home in Pioneer Gymnasium Tuesday night, and it included a 5-game battle for the Lady Pioneers. “It was a roller-coaster ride,” Batesville Coach Tanya Haigwood said of the Lady Pioneers’ 27-25, 10-25, 25-22, 20-25, 15-11 decision. “For our …
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Southside v-ball starts with sweep
PLEASANT PLAINS — The Southside Lady Southerners opened their volleyball season Tuesday at Midland, shutting out first-year teams. The Lady Southerners won match 3-0 with scores of 25-9, 25-8, 25-3. “The girls went out and did what I asked of them tonight,” Coach David Shilkitus …
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Pirate golfers stay unbeaten; Bearkatz win
CONWAY — The Concord Pirates boys remained undefeated in match and tournament play Tuesday with a 112-118 win over the Conway St. Joseph Bulldogs on the Cadron Valley Golf Course. Ryan Cornelison led the Pirates with a 9-hole score of even-par 35 and won medalist …
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Top recruits join strong nucleus for Lyon 2012 volleyball
A volleyball season can be grueling, with athletes playing about 40 matches just to reach the conference tournament. But with the athleticism and depth on the Lyon College squad this year, fifth-year Scots Coach Ray Green might have the right combination to do some damage …
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Rubber ducky race to raise money for health clinic; Regatta set for Sept. 8 as part of water carnival
There’s still time to purchase a ticket for the Rubber Ducky Regatta race and have a chance to win a new Bad Boy Mower. Tickets are available at Liberty Bank, 1240 E. Main St. in Batesville, and may be purchased in the lobby or at …
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Superintendent talks numbers
During the Batesville School Board’s monthly meeting Monday, Batesville Superintendent Dr. Randy Willison reported that 2,860 students were present at all campuses on the first day of school, a difference of about 93 when considering enrollment figures — those students who registered before school started …
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Jackson to discuss man’s death in police car
JONESBORO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson is scheduled to talk about the case of a 21-year-old man who was fatally shot in the head while handcuffed in the back of a patrol car in Arkansas. Jackson is slated to take up the subject of …
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Witt among those promoted
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas State Police Commission has approved the recommendations of Col. J.R. Howard, director of the Arkansas State Police, to promote three state troopers. The promotions were considered by the commission during a regularly scheduled meeting at the department’s Little Rock headquarters. …
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Fences, padlock cut in thefts; ATV with key in ignition stolen
Two fences and a padlock were cut at separate properties over the weekend to gain entry to items that were later stolen, according to police reports. Deputy Robert Moser said he responded Monday morning to Heber Springs Road where Jeff Wells told him that sometime …
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1-year anniversary marked for Newport man’s death
NEWPORT (AP) — Family and friends are marking the one-year anniversary of the stabbing death of a Newport man. Police have made no arrests in the death of 70-year-old James Logan Morgan, who was found dead from multiple stab wounds on Aug. 18, 2011. Friends …
