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Wilson’s status for Alabama game still unknown
FAYETTEVILLE (AP) — University of Arkansas Coach John L. Smith said quarterback Tyler Wilson did not practice Tuesday after suffering a concussion in Saturday’s loss to Louisiana-Monroe, and his status is uncertain for this week’s game against No. 1 Alabama. Wilson stayed in Little Rock …
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11th anniversary of 9/11 observed
NEW YORK — Americans paused again today to mark the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks with familiar ceremony, but also a sense that it’s time to move forward after a decade of remembrance. As in past years, thousands were expected to …
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Batesville native falls for new reality show hook, line, sinker
WEINER — By advertising his bait shop on YouTube, Danny Causey landed himself a reality show and by being Causey’s friend with a lot of personality, Batesville native David McCall, who now lives at Weiner, will also appear on the show. Although not yet named, …
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Event has good turnout
It was picture perfect weather for the 69th annual White River Water Carnival held on Saturday and an estimated 3,500-4,000 people showed up for the festivities at Riverside Park. “I thought we had a great turnout,” said Crystal Johnson, chamber president/CEO. “Adding new events, the …
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Man arrested for forgery, theft
WALNUT RIDGE — A Hoxie man was arrested Friday on charges of forgery and theft of property, said Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson. The arrest of Keith Collins, 23, took place after a Lynn resident reported that several of his checks had been stolen and …
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MSB board to meet
The Main Street Batesville board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Fox Creek BBQ.
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Sentences handed down
Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Judge Dan Kemp recently handed down several sentences in Independence Circuit Court: • Jerry Don Smart was sentenced to three years in Arkansas Department of Correction for four counts of felony theft of property. • Joshua Henry was sentenced to 10 years, one month …
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Liberty Bank to break ground
Liberty Bank of Arkansas will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at the future site of its newest Batesville banking center, located at 1895 Harrison St., at 10 a.m. Thursday. The ceremony marks the start of construction for a one-story, 4,700-square-foot banking center scheduled for completion in …
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Lyon to host concert, dance
Lyon College will host a live concert and dance to celebrate the completion of the Edwards Commons student center at 8:30 p.m. Friday in Patterson Dining Hall. Rodney Block & the Real Music Lovers of Little Rock will perform. The event is part of Family …
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One of two stolen boats recovered at Concord address
HEBER SPRINGS — During the past week, two boats reported stolen last month — including one taken at Drasco — were recovered by Cleburne County sheriff’s investigators, Sheriff Marty Moss reported on his office’s website. On Aug. 22 a 21-foot Larson ski boat was reported …
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Former inmate faces forgery, identity fraud charges
Shortly after her release from the Independence County jail on Aug. 22, Mary Pearce of Pleasant Plains allegedly started passing forged checks on a phony account, according to a court affidavit filed by Investigator Jeff Sims with the Independence County Sheriff’s Office. Lt. Brent Everett …
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Husband arrested after knife threat
After allegedly choking his wife and chasing her with a knife, 22-year-old Timothy Hughes of Edith Street in Batesville was jailed on a domestic violence charge Monday afternoon. Deputy Brian Luetschwager with the Independence County Sheriff’s Office said he was dispatched to a residence on …
