Dec. 3, 1979. He was 22, still a little wet behind the ears and more than ready for his first official job assignment in Sharp County. Even though he didn’t know a soul the young state trooper was excited and had been given a word of advice from his captain. “Folks in them hills are a little clannish. Don’t hit …
In Other News
School Choice tops agenda
CAVE CITY — The Cave City School Board will meet at 7 tonight in the high school library to approve …
Masons to host blood drive
The American Red Cross and the Batesville Masonic Lodge will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. …
Neighbors hold woman until officer arrives
Neighbors stopped a possible theft and held a woman until a police officer arrived Saturday, resulting in the arrest of …
Arrested treasurer says she won’t resign
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner says she doesn’t intend to resign after a criminal complaint accused her …
Wallace awarded scholarship for fall
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., has awarded a scholarship to Luke Wallace for the fall semester. …
WBC names graduates
WALNUT RIDGE — Williams Baptist College awarded degrees to 111 graduates during its 2013 baccalaureate and commencement exercises May 4. …
Lyon College holds art exhibit
HEBER SPRINGS — A photography exhibit by Lyon College students is on display at the William Carl Garner Visitor Center …
Library accepting donations to ease ‘growing pains’
ASH FLAT — The Ash Flat Library is experiencing “growing pains” and is planning to place additional shelving units for …
Sports
New do-or-die round for SEC diamondmen set for today
Vanderbilt and LSU are the favorites to win this week’s Southeastern Conference tournament after mowing through regular-season play with uncommon …
Cave City juniors win tourney
ASH FLAT — Cave City defeated Bald Knob 3-2 in a baseball tournament for junior high school teams here Thursday …
Melbourne High football camp set for May 29-30
MELBOURNE — Melbourne High School is offering a youth football camp on May 29-30, announced Clayton McWilliams, an assistant coach …
Lyon sports camps about to get rolling
Lyon Sports Information Parents looking for athletic sports camps to keep their children busy and to help them fine-tune their …
Sports Calendar
Upcoming sporting events in Batesville and the surrounding area for Wednesday, May 22 – Sunday, May 26, 2013.
Arkansas QB transfers to North Carolina State
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Former University of Arkansas quarterback Brandon Mitchell says he is transferring to North Carolina State to …
Golf bans anchoring long putters
Golf’s governing bodies approved a new rule today that outlaws the putting stroke used by four of the last six …
Johnson wins amid post-race controversy
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — It’s only fitting that Jimmie Johnson’s latest romp through the record books was shrouded in post-race …
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