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Alleged robbers caught near scene of crime
NEWPORT — A Newport police officer who stopped a speeding car later found out the two men inside were accused of a robbery just moments before, according to Lt. Patrick Weatherford with the Newport Police Department Criminal Investigations Division. Patrolman Kyle Whisenhunt was on patrol …
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Vintage, antiques store opens in Calico Rock
CALICO ROCK — Shady Hollow, offering antique furniture, Native American crafts, pottery, jewelry, vintage and used designer clothing and Christmas items, opened Feb. 1 at 103 Main St. in Calico Rock. Displays are on the main floor of the historic Floyd’s Grocery, built in 1924. …
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Freezing rain called for Ozarks
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The National Weather Service says parts of northern Arkansas could see significant ice accumulations as a storm system moves through the state later this week. A winter storm watch will be in effect from Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon in parts …
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News of Other Days
Editor’s note: This column ran previously in the Guard on Sept. 10, 1993.
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Barnes named to Dean’s List
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Spencer Barnes of Batesville has qualified for the winter 2012 Dean’s List at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., according to a news release. He is a 2012 graduate of Batesville High School and the son of Dr. Seth and Scarlett Barnes. Elligibility …
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Student named to honor rolls
LITTLE ROCK — Joshua Shaw, a Sharp County native and alumnus of Hillcrest High School, has been named to the Chancellor and Dean’s lists at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Shaw was awarded a certificate of recognition for academic excellence achieved during the …
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Bill on academic study of Bible passes
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The Arkansas House has approved a bill to require the state’s Education Board to sign off on classes involving an academic study of the Bible. Lawmakers voted 79-3 in favor of the measure that would direct the state to approve elective …
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This Day in History…
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2013. There are 315 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 19, 1963, the book “The Feminine Mystique” by Betty Friedan, credited with reviving American feminism, was first published by W.W. Norton …
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Improving relationships with money management
LITTLE ROCK — Watch almost any soap opera, and it won’t be long before tensions between the main characters reach a breaking point over love, money or a mix of the two. In real life, the same can be true. However, Laura Connerly, assistant professor …
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Principal shares ways to navigate teen years for parents
Raising a teenager can sometimes feel like walking through a maze. Parents are constantly confronted with unexpected twists and turns, and sometimes feel as though efforts lead to nowhere. Although adolescence is challenging for parents and teens alike, there are steps that parents can take …
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ICYAA announces registration days for ball leagues
Registration days for the Independence County Youth Athletic Association summer baseball and softball leagues is set for Saturday morning and March 3 at First Community Bank, according to a news release from the association. Parents or guardians can register their children 8 a.m. until noon …
