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Izard man arrested for drugs
HIGHLAND — A Franklin man was arrested after drugs were reportedly found in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Sharp County on Sunday. Sharp County officer Trint Milligan assisted Highland officer Brian Buchanan after Milligan’s K-9 dog, Acha, discovered a syringe and plastic baggie …
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UACCB board to discuss employment search
The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville Board of Visitors will hold its quarterly meeting at 4 p.m. today in Independence Hall, room 140 west. Agenda items include recognition of new employees, personnel reports, a fall enrollment update and an update concerning the search …
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Buildings damaged, trees down
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Entergy Arkansas says nearly 900 customers remain without power after severe storms moved through the state on Wednesday. The utility reported the highest number of outages in Drew and Union counties in south Arkansas. Minor damage was reported Wednesday in Clarendon, …
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Shrimp boil planned
SOUTHSIDE — Southside High School senior class parents will hold a shrimp boil on Friday to raise money for the 2013 Project Graduation, an event held to provide seniors a fun and safe environment to celebrate graduation night. Half-pounds of boiled shrimp along with potatoes …
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County accepting grant apps County accepting grant apps
The Independence County Quorum Court Recreation Committee is now accepting applications for recreation and community activities grants for the upcoming 2013 year, according to a news release. Those that wish to apply must meet a recreation need/activity. The funding of the grants comes from a …
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Driver surrenders drug pipe
Coming upon a truck parked in a ditch near Pleasant Plains Tuesday night, Independence County Deputy James Woods said he stopped to check it out and found it occupied by 29-year-old Timothy Clint Davidson of Floral. “I shined my spotlight on the truck and saw …
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Cyclist flees from marshal
CONCORD — After a high-speed chase, Concord Marshal Bobby Hopson arrested motorcyclist Christopher Adcox of Weeki Wachee, Fla. on Wednesday. Adcox was charged with speeding, fleeing, reckless driving, no insurance, expired license plates and violation of a parole warrant out of Florida. Hopson said the …
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Meningitis investigation extended to Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The Arkansas Department of Health says some products manufactured by a Massachusetts company whose steroid products are linked to a meningitis outbreak were shipped to Arkansas. State epidemiologist Dr. Nate Smith says no illnesses have been reported in the state in …
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Interview with Big Bird
A butler opens the door of the large Sesame Street brownstone and guides me to the parlor. Big Bird is sitting on a large couch, wearing a silk smoking jacket, holding a bourbon and enjoying a drag on what appears to be an unfiltered Camel …
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Of ancient pyramids, ice and maps
As late as midweek I did not think I had time to write this column before deadline, but here it is with apologies to those I told there would be no “What the???” this week. A team of explorers is claiming to have found evidence …
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Cutting down on food waste
When we were children, our mothers told us to eat all the food on our plates because it was good for us and bad to throw it out. Today, professionals who manage the disposal of our garbage say there are direct consequences of not cleaning …
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Praisefest returns to Newark
NEWARK — Praisefest II is returning to Hazel Edwards Memorial United Methodist Church in Newark from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, according to Rob Ernest, pastor. Among the evening’s entertainment will be the gospel group New Creation and Nick Fudge. “David Grimes is catering hand-pressed six-inch burgers, …
