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Opponents say casino proposal too broad
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — A ballot measure that would give a professional poker player the exclusive right to operate casinos in Arkansas defines gambling so broadly that it would include some types of pinball machines and state fair games, a campaign funded by a Hot …
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15 minutes of fame hasn’t brought Scooby a ‘forever home’ — yet
I really thought when our local animal shelter volunteer/advocate/champion Jo Spinks took Scooby to Los Angeles for training with the world-renowned “Dog Whisperer,” he would come home to a list of people waiting to adopt him. Sadly, I was wrong. No waiting list. No applicants. …
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Economic freedom heads north
“The wife and I are thinking over our career prospects and we’re suddenly open to moving to Canada.” “Ah, yes, you speak of the results of the Fraser Institute’s recently released ‘Economic Freedom of the World: 2012 Annual Report.’ It shows that Canada is the …
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Intro to sewing offered
Those 10 and older and wanting to learn how to sew will have the chance through a non-credit course at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville this fall. Intro to sewing will be held in the fine arts building, room 603, behind the …
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MOPS announces registration drive
DENVER — Mothers of Preschoolers International has announced the beginning of its 2012-13 season. MOPS groups are communities that strive to meet the needs of every mother with children from birth through kindergarten, according to a news release. “Of all the baby must-haves I added …
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Gems, minerals to be topics
ASH FLAT — Guest speakers from the Spring River Gem & Mineral Club will present the Kids Night Out program at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Ash Flat Public Library, said Ina Gill, library committee member. “All kids, parents and grandparents are welcome,” Gill said. …
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Radio Club meeting scheduled
The Batesville Area Radio Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Community Room at First Community Bank, located at the corner of St. Louis and Harrison streets in Batesville. The meeting is open to anyone interested in ham radio. The club can arrange …
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Arkansas State Fair pageants entry deadline nears
LITTLE ROCK — The Little Mr. and Miss Arkansas State Fair Pageants will be held Oct. 13 at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds in Little Rock. The pageant is open to Arkansas residents in the following categories: boys age birth to 2 years and 3 to …
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Prancer team members sought
Former Batesville Prancer Dance Team members interested in performing the traditional Piano Roll Blues during the homecoming game this year are invited to a meeting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the Batesville High School gymnasium lobby to set up practice dates. For more information call …
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Carolyn Jean Antoinette Bacon
Jason and Jessica Bacon, Madelynn, Allyson and Kathrynn of Evening Shade have announced the birth of a daughter and sister at White River Medical Center on Sept. 19, 2012. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 14.2 ounces and has been named Carolyn Jean Antoinette Bacon. Grandparents …
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Dunegan, Hurley to exchange vows
James and Kelli Dunegan of Batesville have announced the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kaila Dunegan, to Chris Hurley, son of Kenny and Edwina Hurley of Cushman. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Vernelee and Lois Dunegan of Batesville and Glenda …
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Macy Ann Bryant
Josh and Ronda Bryant and Emma of Batesville have announced the birth of a daughter and sister at White River Medical Center on Sept. 18, 2012. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 3.9 ounces and has been named Macy Ann Bryant. Grandparents of the child are …
