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‘Big Pharma’ getting richer with HGH sells
Editor’s note: Whether for athletics or age, Americans from teenagers to baby boomers are trying to get an edge by illegally using anabolic steroids and human growth hormone, despite well-documented risks. This is the second of a 2-part series. A federal crackdown on illicit foreign …
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Sports Briefs
Pro football ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Robert Griffin III looks good to go. The Washington Redskins rookie had a full practice for the second straight day as the team prepares for this week’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. “I like what I see,” coach Mike …
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A Glance at Days Gone By
Jimmy and Janet Davidsonpause before a Mayan pyramid at Chichen Itza for a photo in the 1970s. Davidson, a cable television pioneer who did much of his early work in Batesville, died Oct. 21 at the age of 90. The Davidsons enjoyed travel and the …
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Man drives into power pole, causing outage in east Batesville
The lights may have went out in east Batesville but no one was injured in a mid-afternoon crash involving a pickup truck and a power pole on Highland Avenue that killed the power to several homes and traffic lights in the area Wednesday. Deputy Fred …
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Back to claims commission – AG&F, Sherrell at odds over elk
LITTLE ROCK — It’s back to square one. “I figure we will be right back here again,” David Sherrell said after a ruling Monday from the Claims Review Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council who sent his fight against the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission …
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Southside felon charged with gun, theft offenses
Bond has been set at $15,000 for Larry Don Ervin Jr. of 179 Jones Drive for being a felon in possession of a firearm, theft by receiving, fleeing a police officer and second-degree criminal impersonation for giving a false name to a police officer. The …
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Council approves budget
It took some trimming but the city of Batesville will have a balanced budget for 2013. Tuesday night, the city council adopted a budget reflecting a proposed $6.168 million total in anticipated revenues and $6.146 million in anticipated expenditures. By departments, expenditures rank as follows: …
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WRMC employees have heart for the community
All throughout the year, White River Medical Center works to improve the community through education and outreach. However, with the jolly holiday season of giving upon us, the opportunity to provide support to the community is in full force, and the employees at WRMC are …
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Citizens Bank promotes Wilcoxon to VP
Angela Wilcoxon has been promoted to vice president and director of loan review for The Citizens Bank. Wilcoxon, a longtime banker in the Batesville area with more than 15 years of experience in banking, will supervise both the Loan Operations Department and the Loan Review …
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Teen returns; another runs away
Caitlin Gilmore, who was last seen Dec. 6, has returned home safely, according to Independence County Sheriff’s Detective Mike Mundy. But, another teen, 14-year-old Shanda Lindhurst of Sulphur Rock, is now listed as a runaway. Mundy said Lindhurst hasn’t been seen by her parents since …
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Foster pet homes sought for holidays
The Humane Society of Independence County and Petfinder.com are again participating in the national “Foster a Lonely Pet for the Holidays” pet fostering program. Across the country, more than 13,000 pet rescue organizations are trying to empty their kennels for Christmas, encouraging members of the …
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High winds cause damage; 1 injury reported
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The National Weather Service says high winds damaged homes and downed trees throughout Arkansas overnight, with one injury reported in Grant County. The weather service says teams will survey areas in Sebastian County and Grant County to see if weak tornadoes …
