MELBOURNE — The first time they donned their military uniforms they were much younger, but even though the years have passed their patriotism has not wavered. Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawrence said the annual flag burning event was held Friday at the Izard County Sheriff’s Office and a good turnout was on hand for the occasion. Among those in attendance …
In Other News
Man suffers skull fracture
A 40-year-old Bald Knob man was discovered lying in the front yard of a home in the 3700 block of …
Steamboat has possibilities
A steamboat that once traveled the White, Cache and Mississippi rivers from the 1930s through the ’60s could again find …
Stolen property recovered; hunt still on for pistol thief
HEBER SPRINGS — Last week, officers from the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office and the Greers Ferry Police Department recovered a …
Reception to honor employee of 51 years
Cora Sue Jackson will be honored at a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday hosted by Stanley Wood Chevrolet …
Felonies filed after escape
Edgar Ibarra, 25, the man who escaped from a community service work detail twice in three days, has been charged …
Road to be closed
The Charlotte end of Holcomb Cemetery Road will be closed from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday to replace culverts, …
Counties leery of Blueways title for White River
STUTTGART (AP) — Several Arkansas counties are opposing a federal designation that names the White River and its watershed part …
S-Rock reschedules meeting
SULPHUR ROCK — The Sulphur Rock City Council’s regular meeting originally set for Monday night has been postponed one week …
Sports
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 …
Torpedo wins 5 swim events; team places 3rd in Mountain Home meet
MOUNTAIN HOME — Joseph Wells dominated in his age division and helped the Independence County Youth Athletic Association Torpedoes to …
Concord golfer finishes ninth in ASGA Junior Championships
MOUNTAIN HOME — Luke Cornett, a member of the 1A state champion Concord Pirates golf team, finished ninth and led …
First of two volleyball camps at Lyon set to begin Saturday
The first of two Lyon College summer volleyball camps is for junior and senior high school girls and is set …
‘Sandlot summary’ policies
The Guard sports department’s policies regarding the publication of youth league baseball, tee-ball and softball scores and highlights, ordinarily published …
Sports Calendar
Upcoming sporting events in Batesville and the surrounding area for Tuesday, June 18 – Sunday, June 23, 2013.
Porter leads Miss. St. past Indiana in 5-4 victory
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Trey Porter surely made the home folks proud back in Hurley, Miss., population 950. With Porter …
Molina rallies Cardinals past Cubs
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Known for his defense, Yadier Molina is putting together an impressive offensive season. Molina had two …
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