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Timberwolves to graduate
NEWARK — Cedar Ridge High School in Newark will have its graduation at 7 p.m. May 18 at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. Class officers are Cheyenne Willis, president; Natasha Lovell, vice president; Courtney Cline, secretary; and Lauren Boreani, treasurer. Class sponsors …
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Man arrested ‘in hurry’ to grandma’s
A bad morning and being in a hurry to get to grandma’s house didn’t make the start of the week any better for a Batesville man arrested for allegedly speeding in a school zone, fleeing police and endangering the welfare of a minor Monday morning. …
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Veteran Cave City teacher wins state award
A 26-year Cave City teacher has received the James H. Atkinson Award for Excellence in the teaching of Arkansas history, according to a news release. Trish Turnbough received the award during the Arkansas Historical Association conference held in West Helena on April 12. The award’s …
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Newport burglars flee cops
Newport — The Newport Police Department is investigating a series of burglaries that occurred early Tuesday morning, according to Lt. Patrick Weatherford with the Newport Police Department Criminal Investigations Division. Officers were initially dispatched to a call of two suspicious vehicles in the area of …
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‘Roadeo’ tests skills of highway workers
About 60 Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department employees from across District 5 competed in the department’s 23rd annual Roadeo — an equipment operator competitive training event — Thursday at the district headquarters at 1673 Batesville Blvd., about three miles south of Batesville. Six events, including …
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American Indian art to be discussed
“Prehistoric Art of Independence County and Northern Arkansas” will be discussed at 2 p.m. May 19 at Old Independence Regional Museum, and attendees are invited to bring any artifacts they have for discussion and identification, said Scott Davidson, who will give the presentation. The program …
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Sharp Co. sales tax revenue is up
ASH FLAT — The Sharp County Quorum Court reviewed financial reports as well as county officials’ monthly reports during a regular meeting Monday, said Judge Larry Brown. Sales tax revenue received in April for March sales was up $3,472 for the month and up $5,508 …
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WRMC Cycling hosts All Rise Century Ride
White River Medical Center Cycling is sponsoring the All Rise Century Ride to benefit the Independence County Driving While Intoxicated Court program. The purpose of the event is to increase interest in cycling and to raise money for the program. The ride will begin at …
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‘Granny Letty’ to be honored with 80th birthday party
BETHESDA — Loretta “Granny Letty” Gather will celebrate her 80th birthday with a party from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Bethesda Community Center. The party will be hosted by her seven children. All friends and relatives are invited to attend. She requests no gifts.
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Bluebirds Fighting for a Cure schedules fundraising event
MOUNT PLEASANT — The Bluebirds Fighting for a Cure Relay for Life team is hosting a gospel singing, spaghetti supper and dessert auction May 18 at Mount Pleasant Southern Baptist Church. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with singing by Quillen Edwards beginning at 5:30. …
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Dombroski returns to Ozark Furniture
Lisa West Dombroski has announced she is once again a salesperson at Ozark Furniture. “I am very happy to have returned to work at Ozark Furniture. I worked for Rod Hall (owner) a few years ago. I would like to invite everyone to come in …
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Pinkston family to hold reunion
CAVE CITY — The family of Bill and Adar Pinkston will have their annual family reunion from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 18 at Cave City Community Center. A potluck will be served at noon. All family and friends are invited. For more information …
