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Teen returns home
A 14-year-old runaway girl, Shanda Lindhurst of Batesville, has returned home after last being seen leaving for school Tuesday morning and believed to be with her boyfriend in the Cord area. Independence County Sheriff’s Detective Mike Mundy said Lindhurst returned home Thursday, but did not …
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Live Christmas trees may be recycled
Heber Springs — Christmas trees don’t have to go to the trash after Christmas. In fact, all those trees on display in homes and businesses across the area can be put to good use by donating them to the fish in Greers Ferry Lake. Donated …
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Courthouse hours announced
ASH FLAT — The Sharp County Courthouse in Ash Flat was to close at noon today and will be closed through Tuesday, according to a news release from the county judge’s office. The courthouse will reopen at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
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Low bid for bridge accepted
ASH FLAT — The Sharp County Quorum Court on Monday approved a $122,101 contract with JMJ Contractors of Bryant for a bridge on Wilson Well Road, said County Judge Larry Brown. JMJ was the lowest of three bidders, he said. In other business the court …
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Newark offices to close
NEWARK — City offices at Newark will be closed Monday and Tuesday in observance of the Christmas holidays and will reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday, said Recorder-treasurer Joanne Langston. Garbage pickup will also resume Wednesday morning.
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Honorees reflect senior class, Pioneer football season
Batesville Pioneers Drew Moore, Jonathan Hendrix, Javier Rodriguez and Jared May are listed on the Arkansas Activities Association’s Class 5A All-State team for football, and they are a reflection of an outstanding senior class and season, said their coach. “I know I’ve bragged a lot …
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Caveman named to 4A team
A losing season didn’t keep Cave City Caveman Daron Stigger off the Class 4A All-State team. The senior running back was one of the eight players selected to the all-state squad by coaches of the 4A-3 District. The other seven were made up of players …
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Cavemen down Mustangs, go 4-0 in 4A-3
GOSNELL — The Cave City Cavemen remained undefeated in Class 4A-3 District play at 4-0, defeating the Gosnell Pirates 72-65 in a high school basketball game here Thursday. “This was a really big game for us. They won 10 in a row and won two …
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Scot women hosting camp for elementary roundballers
Lyon Sports Information Lyon College will host a short individual skills basketball camp for boys and girls currently in grades 4 through 9 on Dec. 31. The two and a half-hour camp, which will be under the direction of Scot coaches Tracy Stewart-Lange and Julie …
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State Briefs
FAYETTEVILLE (AP) — The University of Arkansas baseball team is the pre-season No. 1 team in the country, according to Collegiate Baseball. The rankings were released Thursday. The Razorbacks return six position players who started 30 or more games last season and have 10 pitchers …
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News of Other Days
Editor’s note: This column ran previously in the Guard on July 15, 1993.
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Ward receives promotion
NEWPORT — Matthew Ward of Newport has been promoted to managing partner for Modern Woodmen of America. As a managing partner, Ward offers career opportunities for local financial representatives. These positions also come with the potential for career growth. For those interested in leadership positions, …
