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Bo-Kay Florist moves to town
Bo-Kay Florist (formerly in Moorefield) is now located at 848 Harrison St. in Batesville, next door to Blue Jean Realty. Tammy Rowlett, who co-owns the business with her daughter Summer, said the move will put them closer to local funeral homes and give customers easier …
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Holiday Recipes
Turkey with Stuffing 1 (10- to 12-pound) turkey, with giblets removed 1 quart chicken broth 2 ounces dried mushrooms 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped green pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus extra for rubbing on turkey 1 tablespoon kosher …
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‘Star Wars’ figures, dominoes in National Toy Hall of Fame
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia outmuscled little green army men for a spot in the National Toy Hall of Fame. “Star Wars” action figures join centuries-old dominoes in the class of 2012, which was announced by the Rochester hall Thursday. A national …
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Arkansas House picks Cabot Republican as speaker
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The Arkansas House picked its first Republican speaker since Reconstruction on Thursday, but it took a coalition of Democrats to do it. Rep. Davy Carter, R-Cabot, beat Rep. Terry Rice, R-Waldron, by a secret-ballot vote of 52-45 and will lead the …
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Sports Calendar
Upcoming sports events in Batesville and the surrounding area for Friday, November 16 – Saturday, November 17, 2012.
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17th-ranked John Brown rallies by Lyon, improves record to 6-0
SILOAM SPRINGS — After opening up an 18-point lead in the first half on the 17th-ranked team in the country on its home floor Thursday night, the Lyon College men’s basketball team couldn’t sustain the momentum and the John Brown Golden Eagles rallied for a …
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Razorbacks sign Miss. standout
FAYETTEVILLE (AP) — The University of Arkansas has announced the signing of a high school basketball player from Mississippi. Coach Mike Anderson said in a statement Thursday that 6-foot-9-inch forward Moses Kingsley of New Albany, Miss., has signed a national letter of intent to play …
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Cabrera, Posey named MVPs for major leagues
NEW YORK (AP) — Miguel Cabrera has a Most Valuable Player award to go with his Triple Crown. And Buster Posey has an MVP prize to put alongside his second World Series ring. Cabrera, the first Triple Crown winner in 45 years, won the American …
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Sports Briefs
Pro baseball ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Bud Selig said he is examining the pending blockbuster trade that sends at least three of Miami’s best players to Toronto for a package of prospects just seven months after the Marlins moved into their new home, which was …
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Wolf-McGinnis auction draws interest from around the world
They were friends collecting what they loved, and now bidders from around the world are hoping to get their hands on some very rare items that belonged to natives Alexander “Clyde” McGinnis and John Quincy Wolf Jr. Along with their wives, they have managed to …
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Hutchison keeps seat in House
John Hutchison was banking on keeping his seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Instead of hanging out at the Independence County Courthouse as the election commission recounted votes, Hutchison was in Little Rock, getting acclimated to the state House and attending meetings. The state …
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Woman ‘carried away’ by lottery
A Batesville woman might have thought she had the chance to win big by taking $300 worth of lottery tickets without paying for them, but all it’s cost her is a warrant for arrest and a $10,000 bond. Amber Hawthorn, 22, of 143 B Allen …
