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Stinky DL ends in drug arrest
It wasn’t until he went back to his patrol car with Joseph Scroggins’ driver’s license, following a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon, that Independence County Deputy Fred Friar detected the odor of burnt marijuana. Friar said he hadn’t smelled the illegal drug when he was standing …
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Teen reported missing
The Independence County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the community’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old Batesville girl. Independence County Sheriff’s Detective Mike Mundy said Jordan Townsend was last seen around 4 a.m. Thursday at her home. “Ms. Townsend may be in the company of her …
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$400,000 cash bond set for cattle rustler
ASH FLAT — A $400,000 cash only bond was set Wednesday in Sharp County Circuit Court for Ron Shepard, a man authorities previously referred to as “a modern day cattle rustler,” said Sheriff Mark Counts. Shepard, arrested in Mexico in July, and a partner, Jeremy …
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Teenager arrested for stealing from friend
No motive has been offered as to why a Lilly Street man, later identified as 18-year-old Angelo Hernandez, allegedly broke into a friend’s home and stole several items, including a TV and lockboxes. In a court affidavit Independence County Sheriff’s Office Detective Jeremy Qualls said …
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Homeowners report gun thefts
A suspect has been named in one of two gun thefts reported to the Independence County Sheriff’s Office in recent days. Rebecca Riley of Cabot said her $335 Bersa Thunder .380 pistol, and a stolen check that was later written on a closed account, have …
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Board to hear year-end report
SOUTHSIDE — A 2012 year-end report is on tap for the Southside Public Water Authority’s board meeting which begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the authority office at 1401 Batesville Blvd., said Manager John Richardson. Other reports include a legal report, December water and wastewater …
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Compassionate Friends to meet
The Compassionate Friends, North Central Arkansas chapter, will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Citizens Bank Annex, 285 College Ave., Batesville. The Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization for bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. There is no religious affiliation and no …
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Man who murdered elderly woman gets life
MAGNOLIA (AP) — A man who did plumbing work for a 74-year-old Magnolia woman has pleaded guilty to murdering her. A judge on Thursday sentenced 33-year-old Robert Harrison of Emerson to life in prison after he pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for the slaying of …
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Passion Play averts foreclosure
EUREKA SPRINGS (AP) — The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs has raised the $75,000 it needed to avoid foreclosure and organizers say the performances will resume. The Gospel Station Network of Ada, Okla., was able to raise the money for an interest payment and …
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Bearcats down Cavemen in OT of key 4A-3 game
CAVE CITY — The Cave City Cavemen and the Brookland Bearcats entered this 4A-3 District game Thursday undefeated at 4-0, fighting for the top spot in the district. In the end, the Bearcats pulled out a 56-55 overtime victory. “I’m very proud of how we …
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High School Bowling
Thursday at Horseshoe Lanes in Horseshoe Bend Varsity boys Southside 11, Melbourne 2 Singles: Southside won 389-266, 330-308, 306-283; Melbourne won 309-276 Baker’s matches: Southside won 147-135, 147-115 Bowling for Southside were: James Caldwell, Jordan Bunch, Drew Moss, James Chrisco, Josh Clark, Drew Hancock, Blake …
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Scots win, lose AMC basketball openers in St. Louis
Lyon Sports Information ST. LOUIS — The 23rd-ranked Lyon College women’s basketball team overcame dismal first-half shooting and a halftime deficit Thursday night as senior Suzanne Fincham recorded a double-double and the Scots captured their American Midwest Conference opener with a 71-62 victory over Harris-Stowe …
