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What a feeling
The thought of picking up a pen or pencil in my right hand and use it just as I do in my left is inconceivable to me. And if I ever want to know what it’s like to ride a bicycle, I probably won’t unless …
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Bonnie and Clyde in Arkansas
Bonnie and Clyde’s crime spree lasted only two years, but the Texas-based Barrow Gang was held responsible for 13 murders, plus numerous robberies, kidnappings and car thefts. One of the murders occurred in Crawford County, near Alma, Arks. In early June 1933, Bonnie Parker was …
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Union Army, Navy destroying river ports
One hundred fifty years ago, the Union Army and Navy were ridding the South of valuable river ports on the Mississippi River. Because the “Mighty Mississip” was so valuable for trade and communication in the South, every attempt was made to keep the Southern people, …
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Secrets to being helpful rather than critical
Have you ever experienced any of these scenarios? You have an idea or project you’re excited about. You work on it. You share it with someone you care about, whereupon your friend (colleague, boss, spouse, or parent) takes one look at the report (essay, business …
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‘El Pionero’ raises $700 for literacy
The “El Pionero” Pioneer Bike Ride for Literacy, organized by Centro Cristiano in honor of the church’s eighth anniversary, raised $700 for the Ozark Foothills Literacy Project. Approximately 40 adults and 10 children turned out for the Aug. 25 ride. Both novice and experienced bikers …
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School elections to be Tuesday
Arkansas’ annual school board elections will be held Tuesday. The Batesville School District has the only area school board that will have a polling site open until 7:30 that night. It will be at the First United Methodist Church, 615 E. Main. Early voting ends …
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Liberty Bank expands
Liberty Bank of Batesville is expanding its operations to include a new 4,700-square-foot facility at 1895 Harrison St. in Batesville in front of the former Walmart building, according to Liberty Community Bank President Kevin Rose. During a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning Rose told a gathering …
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Christian clinic gets new building
Only in its third year of service and the Christian Health Center of Batesville not only has outgrown its current facility, it has purchased its own building and is currently conducting renovation with the help of community volunteers. The building is located at 750 Lawrence …
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Jacksonport State Park slates Dutch oven workshop
JACKSONPORT — A Dutch oven workshop will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 22 in the picnic area at Jacksonport State Park, located at 205 Avenue St. in Newport. The park interpreters will discuss methods on how to use and maintain a Dutch …
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Prom fundraiser to be held
NEWARK — Cedar Ridge High School junior class will host a barbecue from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to raise money for the school prom. Tickets are $7. The dinner includes barbecue, coleslaw, baked beans, potatoes, roll and drink. For more information call Bryce Cash …
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Rice Festival Pageant deadline for entry is Sept. 26
WEINER — The 36th annual Miss Arkansas Rice Festival Pageant will be at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 on stage at the Arkansas Rice Festival in Weiner. The queen will receive a $500 cash award, a 16×24 framed portrait, a bouquet and assorted gift certificates and …
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WRPDD board meeting set
The quarterly meetings of the White River Planning and Development District Board, the White River Regional Solid Waste Management District Board and the Chief Elected Officials Committee have been scheduled for Thursday at Indian Hills Country Club in Fairfield Bay. The Solid Waste Management District …
