Cody Wilson, who stunned the world the week before last by successfully test-firing a plastic firearm he designed and created on a 3-D printer and which fires ammunition made for traditional guns, is the grandson of two longtime Batesville couples. The gun is called ‘The Liberator.’ The young inventor who suddenly rocketed to fame is the grandson of Harold and …
In Other News
Two indicted
Back in April when Independence County authorities made what they termed a major drug arrest, Sheriff Steve Jeffery said other …
Family doctors in short supply
The Batesville area could see a shortage of family doctors in upcoming years, according to Dr. Mark Mengel, vice chancellor …
Man arrested in connection with rape of child
WALNUT RIDGE — Three law enforcement agencies combined forces Wednesday to arrest a felony sex offender in Portia who was …
Bank to give American flags
For more than 200 years, the American flag has been the symbol of our nation’s strength and unity. It’s been …
Drug offer text reaches deputies
WALNUT RIDGE — Talk about a wrong number. Lawrence County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 35-year-old Walnut Ridge man on multiple …
ROTC commissions second lieutenants
JONESBORO — Arkansas State University’s Department of Military Science commissioned five Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) cadets as second lieutenants …
6-year-old girl dies after stabbing
HARTMAN (AP) — Authorities in western Arkansas say a 6-year-old girl has died after she was stabbed last week. The …
Ozarka College honors nursing graduates
MELBOURNE — Practical Nursing graduates at Ozarka College were recently honored at capping and pinning ceremonies. Students and Ozarka campuses …
Sports
Time changes set for Bad Boy 98
LOCUST GROVE — The gates will open at 4 p.m. today and 3 on Saturday for the 2nd Annual Bad …
Sports Calendar
Upcoming sporting events in Batesville and the surrounding area for Friday, May 17 – Sunday, May 19, 2013.
Lukas goes for 6th Preakness; three entrants improve odds
BALTIMORE (AP) — After being on this earth for 77 years, winning 13 Triple Crown races and totaling more than …
Trickle, NASCAR legend, dead at 71
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — There is that lasting image of Dick Trickle in the Winston 500 lighting up a cigarette …
Sports Briefs
Pro football FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former NFL wide receiver …
Holcomb, Combs win drag races at Newport
NEWPORT — Don Holcomb and Ross Williams finished first and second, respectively, in the Footbrake division Sunday at the Newport …
Bad Boy 98 attracts strong field of late models
LOCUST GROVE – If weather permits, one of the biggest races of the Batesville Motor Speedway season will take place …
Lyon student-athletes earn all-academic honors
Lyon Sports Information ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Thirty members of Lyon College springtime sports teams were recently honored when they …
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