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NWTF withdraws from outdoor show
EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The National Wild Turkey Federation has withdrawn from the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Pa., due to the show operators’ decision to ban the display of modern sporting rifles, said NWTF spokesman Josh Fleming. “As a leading advocate for the …
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Murray edges Federer, reaches Aussie final
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Andy Murray has finally beaten Roger Federer at a Grand Slam. The U.S. Open champion beat 17-time major winner Federer 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-2 today at the Australian Open, calling it a massive confidence boost as he attempts …
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Couric plays voicemails of Te’o prankster
NEW YORK (AP) — The person Manti Te’o says was pretending to be his online girlfriend told the Notre Dame linebacker “I love you” in voicemails that were played during his interview with Katie Couric. Taped earlier this week and broadcast Thursday, the hour-long talk …
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Sports Briefs
NCAA CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Nevin Shapiro’s attorney said Thursday that she did nothing wrong during the former Miami booster’s bankruptcy proceedings, instead insisting that the NCAA’s problems during an investigation of the Hurricanes’ athletic department were self-inflicted. Further, attorney Maria Elena Perez said …
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UACCB Foundation hits $1M mark
Spring enrollment as of the third day of classes at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville was down 12 percent from this time last year, but finalized numbers won’t be available until the 11th day of classes. Brian Berry, vice chancellor for enrollment …
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One hurt in inmate tussle
A man jailed as a sex offender beat up another inmate Sunday at the Independence County jail, according to a circuit court affidavit filed by Sheriff’s Detective Mike Mundy. A warrant for second-degree battery has been issued for inmate Dustin E. Moore, 21, of Oil …
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Coombs photo exhibit opens at museum
Old Independence Regional Museum is opening its “Samm Woolley Coombs” exhibit with a program at 2 p.m. Jan. 27, said Twyla Wright, curator. “Four people who knew him well will share their memories of him, while visitors enjoy dozens of his displayed photographs,” Wright said. …
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Grant will fund trails between school campuses
Batesville officials hope if they build it, kids will come. Tuesday night, the city council agreed to apply for a Safe Routes to School Grant in the amount of $150,000. This would be a project with the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, and chamber president …
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Woman accused of stealing paint
A 30-year-old Walnut Ridge woman has been charged with shoplifting after reportedly being observed by a Batesville Walmart loss prevention officer Wednesday afternoon. Independence County Deputy Gary Franks said Ashley Stevens was arrested around 2:30 p.m. after she reportedly was observed putting approximately $50 worth …
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‘BHS Idol’ is Saturday
The Batesville High School drama department will host its third annual “BHS Idol” at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Batesville School District auditorium on Water Street. “BHS students will show off their talent and compete for cash prizes. Audience members will get to vote on …
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Master Gardener classes begin March 7 in Independence County
An upcoming Master Gardener training program may be just what you are looking for if you have always loved gardening but wanted to know more about it, according to a news release from the Independence County Master Gardeners. Those chosen for the training should be …
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Senate panel advances sex offender measures
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — An Arkansas Senate panel has advanced a measure barring sex offenders from swimming pools and playground at state parks and another that would impose a fee on new residents who are required to register as sex offenders. The Senate Judiciary Committee …
