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Kallisto Amadora McCalman
Sarah and Marvin McCalman IV of Batesville have announced the birth of a daughter at White River Medical Center on Jan. 31, 2013. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and has been named Kallisto Amadora McCalman. Grandparents of the child are Frances and Marvin …
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Chaz Isaac Caston
Fred and Maria Caston of Onia have announced the birth of a son at White River Medical Center on Jan. 22, 2013. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 10.9 ounces and has been named Chaz Isaac Caston.
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Graci June Engles
Corey and Ashley Engles and Dawson have announced the birth of a daughter and sister at White River Medical Center on Jan. 30, 2013. The baby weighed 5 pounds, 7.3 ounces and has been named Graci June Engles. Grandparents of the child are Todd and …
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Police-led Ark. funeral processions on wane
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — For about a century, police departments in Arkansas towns have provided escorts for funeral processions. A police car with flashing blue lights would drive slowly toward the cemetery, leading a line of cars with headlights on. It was a signal for …
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Adriana Nichole Duran Sanchez
Alberto Duran Sanchez and Edith Calhoun, Nicholas, Derak, Katlin, Madison, Louis and Hannah of Batesville have announced the birth of a daughter and sister at Harris Hospital in Newport on Jan. 10, 2013. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 13.4 ounces and has been named Adriana …
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News of Other Days
Editor’s note: This column ran previously in the Guard on Aug. 30, 1993.
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Hillcrest students build items for auction
STRAWBERRY — Hillcrest Future Farmers of America members are busily building and consigning items for a consignment auction to raise money for the chapter, according to a news release from the school. The Hillcrest FFA Consignment Auction is set for 10 a.m. March 16, on …
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Letter to the editor
Not happy with response Dear Senator Pryor: Thank you for responding to my inquiry on your stance regarding potential legislation imposing more firearms laws and/or restrictions. Sir, I want to share with you my frustration with your response. Your email was completely non-committal, unhelpful, and …
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5A-East -leading Beebe sweeps Batesville teams
BEEBE — Leadership in the 5A-East District high school basketball standings didn’t change Tuesday night as the home teams dominated the visitors from Batesville. The Beebe Lady Badgers broke away from the short-handed Batesville Lady Pioneers with an 11-3 run in the second quarter and …
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Yes, Progressives, God made farmers
What was it about the Dodge commercial, “God Made a Farmer,” that stirred the souls of so many Americans during the Super Bowl? Maybe it was the imagery of the dirt and grit of real America, not the white-washed concrete meccas many of us call …
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Say it ain’t Joe
Maybe he’s just what America needs. Then again, maybe not. I speak of Vice President Joe Biden — who, according to Politico, is “intoxicated” by thoughts of being inaugurated as president in 2017. He’d be delighted to “finish what Barack Obama started.” Well, who better …
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Sports Calendar
Upcoming sports events in Batesville and the surrounding area for Wednesday, February 6 – Saturday, February 9, 2013.
