• Lynn woman arrested for hindering prosecution

    Natasha Clifton WALNUT RIDGE — A second person has been arrested in connection with the Donavan Jones burglary and theft investigation, said Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson. Jones, 27, had been a fugitive and considered armed and dangerous until he was arrested at a Sand …

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  • I got my flu shot — and didn’t even have to leave work

    I got my flu shot Monday. The Independence County Health Unit came to the Batesville Daily Guard office and gave a vaccine to everyone who wanted one. We didn’t have to drive to the fire station, Pleasant Plains or Oil Trough. We didn’t have to …

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  • Math professor remembers initiation at pudding throw

    “OK,” our department chairman said as the department meeting wound down. “One last item of business. We need someone to go and support our math club at the Halloween Carnival.” I was the newest member of the department, the first addition in a long time. …

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  • Jacksonport State Park lists upcoming events

    JACKSONPORT — Several activities are upcoming at Jacksonport State Park. • 6 p.m. Friday — Steamboat Captain and Crew, campground. Visit with a park interpreter in period costume to explore the life of steamboat captains and the crew. • 2:30 p.m. Saturday — Picnic at …

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  • Evans, Davidson to wed

    PLEASANT PLAINS — Greg and Teresa Evans of Pleasant Plains have announced the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Rebecca Evans, to Beau Davidson, son of Harold and Martha Davidson of Floral. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Meredith Evans of Drasco and the …

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  • David Jacob Brown

    David Brown and Carrie Attebury of Cherokee Village have announced the birth of a son at White River Medical Center on Oct. 8, 2012. The baby weighed 6 pounds, .9 ounces and has been named David Jacob Brown. Grandparents of the child are Gary and …

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  • Peyton Olivia Sharp

    David and Holly Sharp and Bethanie of Cave City have announced the birth of a daughter and sister at White River Medical Center on Oct. 9, 2012. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and has been named Peyton Olivia Sharp. Grandparents of the child …

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  • Maddox Baylor Reeves

    Mason Reeves and Megan McSpadden of Batesville have announced the birth of a son at White River Medical Center on Oct. 9, 2012. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 14.6 ounces and has been named Maddox Baylor Reeves. Grandparents of the child are Don and Kelly …

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  • Bailey Mahlon Anderson

    Daniel and Brandy Anderson, Courtney and Emily of Cherokee Village have announced the birth of a daughter and sister at White River Medical Center on Oct. 10, 2012. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces and has been named Bailey Mahlon Anderson. Grandparents of the …

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  • Ghost walks begin

    POWHATAN — Powhatan Historic State Park will host ghost walks from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday. Century-old buildings, the Black River and old cemeteries play host to a number of Powhatan’s ghost stories, folk tales and legends. What makes the rattling in the jail? Who …

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  • Teenage spy who chose death over betrayal honored

    LITTLE ROCK — The story of David O. Dodd is relatively unknown outside of Arkansas, but the teenage spy who chose to hang rather than betray the Confederate cause is a folk hero to many in his home state. Street signs and an elementary school …

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  • Man chosen for ensemble

    SEARCY — Nathan Ellis of Ash Flat has been selected for the 2012-13 Harding University Wind Ensemble, according to a news release. The 55-member group offers band performance opportunities for advanced musicians and is open to musicians of all majors who successfully complete the required …

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