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Sheriff’s report reflects crime statistics
There seems to be fewer crimes in 2012 than in 2011, according to an activity and status report for the Independence County Sheriff’s Office. In November (the most recent month statistics are available), the Criminal Investigations Division had a total of 441 crimes reported (compared …
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Police investigate shooting death
The death of a Southside man Thursday is being investigated as a possible suicide, according to Sheriff Steve Jeffery. Jeffery said when officers arrived at the scene of the shooting they found 50-year-old William Tommy Jernigan lying in a field with what appeared to be …
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Jail matron attacked
Charges are pending against an Independence County jail inmate who reportedly attacked a jail employee around 10 a.m. Thursday. Deputy Mike Price said Sherre L. Sanders, 29, of Collietown Road attacked Matron Amanda Brewer as she was removing Sanders from a restraint chair in the …
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Stolen vehicles found
He doesn’t know exactly when it occurred, but Adam Stanford of Blackland Road in the Pleasant Plains area, reported Thursday afternoon that two vehicles had been stolen from property he owns near Red Neck Lane and Blackland Road. Stanford said since he didn’t see the …
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Budget for 1 mill to be discussed
NEWARK — The Cedar Ridge School Board will meet in special session at 7 p.m. Tuesday to approve the budget for a possible 1-mill increase that will go before voters in a special election April 9. The increase in millage would allow the district to …
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Officials: 19 flu deaths in Ark.
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Health officials say 19 people have died from the flu in Arkansas this season and that number is expected to rise. Arkansas Department of Health spokeswoman Ann Russell said Thursday it’s not too late for people to get flu vaccines. She …
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Entergy may raise rates
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Arkansas’ largest utility says it spent up to $65 million fixing its power grid after a Christmas Day snowstorm and will ask regulators for permission to recover its losses. Entergy Arkansas said Thursday it will file paperwork in March with the …
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Driver arrested for DWI-drugs
Brought to the attention of police for allegedly running over his neighbor’s flower bed, Terry Garrison was arrested Wednesday night for careless driving and driving while under the influence of drugs. Deputy Anthony Carter said he responded to the residential area of Boswell Street behind …
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Senate is unanimous in sex offender restrictions
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The Arkansas Senate has unanimously approved legislation that would prohibit sex offenders from swimming areas or children’s playgrounds located within a state park. By a 35-0 vote, the Senate on Thursday backed the measure by Republican Sen. Missy Irvin of Mountain …
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Choral resumes rehearsals
The Batesville Choral Society is resuming rehearsals from 7 to 9 p.m. every Monday at First Presbyterian Church, located at 775 E. Boswell St. in Batesville. The rehearsals are open to all interested singers. A concert will be presented on April 11 directed by Dr. …
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CPR classes offered
The Heartsaver cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid class will be offered by Vital Link ambulance service from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday in the Alan Davis Conference Center, located at 1033 E.M.S. Drive in Batesville. The fee of $40 covers the cost of the textbook …
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Powell Humphreys wins trivia night trophy
MAMMOTH SPRING — The winner of Spring River Lions Club Modern Woodmen Trivia Night was a team assembled and captained by Powell Humphreys. The Trivia Traveling Trophy was relinquished by the Bank of Thayer team. The club’s goal is to establish a long-term fund for …
