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Wheelis retires from Melbourne Housing Authority
MELBOURNE — Not many housing projects can brag about having curb appeal but if it is being managed by Janice Wheelis they will be neat, cared for and landscaped just as if they were model homes in gated communities. For 32 years Wheelis has put …
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Grange man faces charges
ASH FLAT — Thomas King of 743 Grange Road in Sharp County has been formally charged in connection with a raid on his property on May 17, said Sheriff Mark Counts. During the search, officers found a 2013 John Deere Gator that was stolen from …
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Izard Sheriff’s Office to observe National Flag Day
MELBOURNE — The Izard County Sheriff’s Department will observe National Flag Day and celebrate the birthday of the U.S. Army Friday at the sheriff’s office located at 300 Circle Drive in Melbourne. In conjunction with this observance, a ceremonial flag burning ceremony will be held. …
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Three men arrested for domestic violence
MELBOURNE — Three men were arrested in separate domestic violence incidents, according to Sheriff Tate Lawrence. Deputy Acy Beebe was dispatched Friday to an Estes Heights residence in Pineville, where a woman said that Steven Hood Sr. became upset because she did not answer his …
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Scholarship recipients named at Southside
SOUTHSIDE —The Ronota Newberry-Woodbridge Memorial Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Scholarship Committee has announced recipients of two $500 scholarships. Recent Southside High School graduates, Kaylee Rich and Maggie Ried, each were awarded with $500 in funds. Both plan to attend the University of Central Arkansas …
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Searcy police may drop anonymous text tip program
SEARCY (AP) — Police in Searcy are considering ending a program that allows residents to text anonymous tips about crime. Police Chief Jeremy Clark said the TipSoft program that police purchased in February 2012 has generated 21 tips. The program costs the department $1,700. Police …
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Quorum court meets tonight
The Independence County Quorum Court will meet at 6 tonight in the Jess B. Carpenter building. The agenda includes an ordinance to adopt a new Independence County employee handbook. Meetings are open to the public.
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Polling sites may change
The Independence County Election Commission will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Independence County Courthouse to discuss 2014 polling site possible realignment.
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Water board to hear reports
SOUTHSIDE — The Southside Public Water Authority board will hear a series of reports when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the authority office at 1401 Batesville Blvd., said Manager John Richardson. The directors are to hear May water and wastewater financial reports, a …
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C-Ridge board eyes new roof
NEWARK — The Cedar Ridge School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the central office building. Agenda items include discussion of replacing the Newark Elementary roof at a cost of $108,693 with warranty, handbook revisions, financial and personnel reports. Meetings are opening to …
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Bake sale to help with medical needs
MOUNT PLEASANT — The Barren Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Women and The New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Women are teaming up to raise money for a pastor and his wife who have both been recently diagnosed with cancer. Organizers said the money and all donations will be …
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WRAAA holds hearing
MOUNTAIN VIEW —The White River Area Agency on Aging board of directors will hold its quarterly meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Jo Jo’s Catfish Wharf, located on Highway 5 North in Mountain View.
