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NLR picked to edge Pine Bluff in battle of brothers; Golden Hurricane favored to down Pioneers by 13
North Little Rock hasn’t shied away from top competition during its nonconference schedule. The No. 2 Charging Wildcats (1-1) face another difficult test this week when they host No. 6 Pine Bluff in both team’s final game before opening conference play. North Little Rock struggled …
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Man dies in one-vehicle rollover crash
Harley Jaco, 72, of Pleasant Plains died in a one-vehicle rollover crash at the intersection of Highway 230 and Camp Tahkodah Road around 1:45 p.m. Thursday, according to State Trooper Jeremy Page. Jaco was headed south on Camp Tahkodah near the old Little Red Store …
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Angel honored
A Batesville doctor is among three customers of Greenway Medical Technologies recently recognized for their innovative ways of using Greenway solutions to improve care delivery, according to a news release. The Greenway Innovation Awards were presented at the company’s annual PrimeLeader user conference, Sept. 6-9 …
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HSIC dog dip/bath is Saturday
Humane Society of Independence County will hold its last dog dip/bath of the season from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 5 Environmental Drive in Batesville. The cost is $10 for a bath or dip or $15 for both.
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Lockdown – Powder puts DHS on alert
When the mail room at the Batesville Access Arkansas Center on White Drive opened a letter containing a coarse, off-white powder shortly after noon Wednesday it set off a chain reaction of response from police, fire and hazardous material handlers. “We received a letter in …
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Boy found safe
ONIA — It was the miracle everyone had prayed for. Three-year-old Landen Cade Trammell was found just before 3 p.m. on Wednesday with just a few scratches and bruises despite being lost in treacherous country with many ponds, wells and wild animals. Landen was last …
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WRMC cafeteria gets new look
Editor’s note: This story is the third of a series of four detailing the inside areas of the hospital, including the gift shop, cafeteria and patient care areas, as well as the upcoming grand opening. The White River Medical Center dietary department has moved …
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Report to the public set
SULPHUR ROCK — The Batesville School District will hold its annual report to the public when the Batesville School Board meets at 5:30 p.m. at Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary. Personnel will give reports about district programs and activities. The Batesville School Board will heard a …
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Hunting workshop is tonight
JONESBORO — A Squirrel Hunting for Beginners Workshop for Families and Kids will begin at 6 tonight at the Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center at 600 East Lawson Road in Jonesboro, said Lee Elkins, education program specialist with the Arkansas Game and Fish …
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Man arrested with knife
An 18-year-old Batesville man told police Wednesday evening he felt he was going to be “jumped” by a group of people in a car and that is why he threatened them with a knife. Independence County Deputy Zach Rawlins said he located Dakota J. Thompson …
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Moms of Military to meet
The Moms of the Military (MOMS) Prayer and Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Fellowship Baptist Church. The meeting is open to all women with family serving in any branch of the military. The group meets the third Monday evening of each …
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Fresh Start Resale Shop to host FVP Volunteer Extravaganza
Family Violence Prevention Inc. will host a Volunteer Extravaganza at the Fresh Start Resale Shop, located at 1280 North St. Louis St., Saturday. Everything in the store will be half off regular-marked prices, and food and beverages will be served free of charge from 11 …
