More than 120 people turned out for a rootin’ tootin’ good time at the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Karaoke for a Cause Saturday evening. The event raised more than $18,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Arkansas (BBBS). The karaoke contest had two categories, Talent and People’s Choice. The Talent winner was chosen by judges and Dawn Harris …
In Other News
Sitter charged in escape
The Independence County Sheriff’s Office has made another arrest in the Edgar Ibarra escape from custody. Detective Brian Luetschwager stated …
Two arrested after fight; employee accused of taking pills
A couple fighting at a local business was arrested and both taken to the Independence County jail, according to a …
Men say they tried to help injured person
Two men said they were just trying to do the right thing by seeking medical attention for a man they …
Batesville pays for unused days
A new football turf at Pioneer Stadium is expected for completion Aug. 1 after the Batesville School Board accepted a …
Gym reopens on Sundays
Ethel O. Miller Community Center, formally known as Miller’s Gym, is once again open on Sundays from 6-9 p.m. and …
C-Ridge awarded $10K for Chromebooks
NEWARK — The Arkansas Department of Education’s Office of Homeless Education has awarded $10,000 to Cedar Ridge School District. According …
State officials confirm avian flu in Scott Co. bird
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — A chicken in Scott County is confirmed with avian influenza and state officials have quarantined poultry …
Gov. Beebe seeks federal disaster declaration
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Gov. Mike Beebe has sent a letter to President Barack Obama requesting a major disaster declaration …
Sports
East All-Star volleyball, soccer selections impress coaches with commitment to play
Valley View’s Ron Teat and Nettleton’s Vicki Gatewood have 10 years of experience between them as coaches in the Arkansas …
Hornets take two from Pioneers
The South Side Bee Branch Hornets won two close ones with the Batesville Pioneers in a rescheduled high school baseball …
BHS Pioneer Baseball Camp set for July 1-3
The annual Batesville Pioneer Baseball Camp of Champs is set for July 1-3 at the North Complex, according to a …
Heat, James rally to force Game 7
MIAMI (AP) — When LeBron James’ greatness almost wasn’t good enough, officials began preparing for a San Antonio celebration. Miami’s …
UCLA adds another 2-1 victory to CWS drama
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Never has a team swinging metal bats produced so few runs through two College World Series …
Sports Calendar
Upcoming sporting events in Batesville and the surrounding area for Wednesday, June 19 – Sunday, June 23, 2013.
Pitchers, sluggers take turns shining
CONWAY — Pitching dominated Tuesday’s All-Star baseball doubleheader as the West swept the East 2-6, 1-1, at Bear Stadium and …
Diamond All-Stars set to play in Conway tonight
Melbourne’s Karli Gillihan and Midland’s Drew Fortson will compete in the annual Arkansas High School Coaches Association softball and baseball …
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