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Auburn women edge No. 23 Arkansas
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Tyrese Tanner scored 10 of her 15 points in a second-half spurt as Auburn built a double-digit lead, then held on to beat cold-shooting No. 23 Arkansas 50-47 in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams. The Tigers (12-2) won their …
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Sports Calendar
Upcoming sports events in Batesville and the surrounding area for Friday, January 4 – Saturday, January 5, 2013.
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Sports Briefs
College football GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Oregon’s DeAnthony Thomas raced 94 yards for a touchdown on the opening kickoff and the fifth-ranked Ducks never looked back. Triggered by Thomas’ attention-grabbing return, Oregon raced past No. 7 Kansas State 35-17 Thursday night at the Fiesta Bowl …
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Retirement for USDA inspector only means swapping one full-time job for another
Teddy Evans of Batesville isn’t retiring but rather, is trading one full-time job for another. He has spent 40 years ensuring the chicken we put on our plates is safe for human consumption, but as of today he’s retiring from the U.S. Department of Agriculture …
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County closes on business park
On Dec. 27, Independence County Economic Development Inc. closed on the purchase of 47 undeveloped acres located on Arkansas Highway 25, also known as White Drive, just north of Batesville, according to a news release. The property once said to be used as an “industrial …
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Chamber will hold 2013 Business Expo
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 2013 Business Expo/Awards event Jan. 23 in Independence Hall on the campus of the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. “This four-hour jam-packed marketplace features more than 75 businesses showcasing their latest products, services and …
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Construction highlights 2012 education news
Construction was again on the agenda of many schools in 2012 while one acquired its first mascot, two tried same-sex classrooms and another regained its sense of community. Meanwhile, New York City came calling for one teacher, another resigned and turned himself in to police …
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Free identify theft prevention seminar planned
A free seminar on preventing identity theft will be held Jan. 24 at First Community Bank’s George Rider Community Room at 1325 Harrison St. To meet the needs of those who will benefit from an identity theft seminar, two separate sessions are scheduled. A morning …
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Budgets, mayor to be topics at Sulphur Rock council meeting
SULPHUR ROCK — The Sulphur Rock City Council’s regular monthly meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Monday in the city hall, said Recorder-treasurer Ann Heathwaite. “Budgets for general and streets will be voted on,” she said. Regular monthly business such as hearing reports and reviewing …
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Incoming officials take oath
Though government offices across the state were closed on Jan. 1, some, like the Independence County Courthouse, were open at least long enough to swear in newly elected government officials. In a mid-morning ceremony Independence County Circuit Judge Adam Harkey administered the oath of office …
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Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson self-reports, receives fine
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — State Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson reported himself to the state Ethics Commission for giving $2,700 to his then-girlfriend and drew a $500 fine and a warning letter. The commission on Wednesday also cited Hutchinson for failing to accurately disclose the spending on …
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Jonesboro mall sells to New York firm for $96M
JONESBORO (AP) — A New York-based real estate investment firm is buying the Mall at Turtle Creek in Jonesboro for $96 million. Rouse Properties Inc. closed Wednesday on the purchase from a private partnership led by David Hocker. The purchase also includes an adjacent shopping …
