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No lights on vehicle leads to chase in Newark, arrest
NEWARK — A Newark man who was driving in the dark without headlights on, and thus, no taillights, early Sunday fled when Deputy Michael Moody tried to initiate a traffic stop on him, according to a written report from the Independence County Sheriff’s Office. Moody …
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Teen arrested in false death threats
Texting a friend, saying she was hiding in her closet and that her family may already be dead, led police to arrest a 17-year-old Pfeiffer girl early Sunday morning. Batesville 911 dispatch got a call from Cody Duke of Evening Shade around 2:30 a.m. who …
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Sex offender moves to Violet Hill
MELBOURNE — A man who was convicted for first-degree sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl has moved into the Violet Hill area, according to the Izard County Sheriff’s Office. Palmer Lee Ward, 45, is residing at 300 Searcy Drive (off Shadow Gate Road) in Violet …
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Alleged meth dealer arrested
WALNUT RIDGE — When the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office was tipped off about a Black Rock woman selling methamphetamine from her house, deputies began watching the house and soon noticed large amounts of quick traffic from the residence. Deputies arranged to buy meth from Kim …
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Library board to meet
The Independence County Library Board will meet at 4 p.m. at the Citizens Bank Annex, 285 College Ave., to discuss library activities. Meetings are open to the public.
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Melbourne board OKs raise
MELBOURNE — The Melbourne School Board approved an employee pay raise, voted to accept bids for five old buses and take bids of firewood when it met recently. Certified employees will receive a $600 raise and classified employees will receive a comparable one determined by …
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Heat advisory in place
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory until Wednesday night for nearly all of Arkansas. Forecasters say heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees or higher are possible today. High temperatures are expected to be in the upper …
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More charges expected against Salem man
MELBOURNE — The Izard County Sheriff’s Office expect to file additional charges against a Salem man who was arrested last week on a parole/probation violation. Sheriff Tate Lawrence said 20-year-old Alexander Blake Rouse was arrested Thursday but additional charges are expected to be filed. In …
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Stop burning food during a drought
It is always foolish for a country to order the burning of its food supply, but it takes a special kind of depravity to do it in the midst of a severe drought. Yet that is precisely what the misguided federal ethanol mandate is doing, …
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Mistaken beliefs about conflict
Are you a conflict-avoider? Nobody likes conflict, but avoiding conflict usually winds up being even more painful than addressing it. If you work or live with a conflict-avoider, or you’re one yourself, you’ve probably experienced the cost of conflict avoidance. By avoiding any possible confrontation, …
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What you don’t know about Janna Ryan may surprise you
While the nation is getting to know Paul Ryan better since his selection as Romney’s running mate, it’s time they become acquainted with his mate of 14 years, wife Janna Ryan. With a sunny personality, friends describe her as very sharp, down-to-earth and a good …
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Benefit yard sale for Jermey Edgin to be held
A benefit yard sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at First Free Will Baptist Church, located at 1101 Brooks St. in Batesville. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Proceeds will go toward expenses for Jermey Edgin, who is …
