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Traffic stop yields arrest
MELBOURNE — A May 25 traffic stop by Izard County Deputy Acy Beebe has resulted in multiple drug charges on Beth Frey, driver of the vehicle, according to a news release from Sheriff Tate Lawrence. During the traffic stop, Beebe’s K-9 partner Hugo, a certified …
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County looks at vote centers
Next May, some voters may be going to a new site to cast their ballots. Charlie Morris with the Independence County Judge’s Office said Act 1389 of 2013 basically allows for “vote centers,” where people can vote outside their precinct on Election Day. If the …
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Girl’s autopsy still pending
WALNUT RIDGE (AP) — Lawrence County authorities say they’re still waiting for an autopsy report on the cause of death of a 14-year-old Walnut Ridge girl. Sheriff Jody Dotson said that a preliminary autopsy report on the death of Sidney Randall has not been released …
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Rabies clinics announced
ASH FLAT — Sharp County 4-H mobile rabies clinics will be held Saturday, said Annie Lester, 4-H program assistant. Rabies vaccines are $10 each; parvo and distemper vaccinations will be available upon request for an additional $15 fee. “It is very important that all dogs …
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Jackson Co. clerk pleads guilty
NEWPORT (AP) — Jackson County Circuit Court Clerk Lisa Turner has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor theft of property charge and resigned from office. Turner entered the plea Thursday and paid $15 restitution. Special prosecutor Jack McQuary told reporters that even though the amount of …
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GOP to meet
Independence County Republican Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Citizens Bank Annex building on College Street. The guest speaker will be Betty Yerger, a retired school teacher from Heber Springs, who will speak on the Common Core Curriculum in the public schools. …
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Woman says she was hurt when thrown off porch
WALNUT RIDGE — A Portia man was arrested Friday for allegedly assaulting a woman on May 24, causing injuries, said Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson. Shannon Workman, 37, was arrested for second-degree battery. The woman told police that she had been picked up and thrown …
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UACCB announces Spring 2013 Chancellor’s and Deans Lists
One hundred and five students have been named to the Spring 2013 Chancellor’s List at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. Full-time students named to the Chancellor’s List must earn a 4.0 grade point average and be enrolled in 12 or more credit …
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News of Other Days
Editor’s note: This column ran previously in the Guard on Dec. 23, 1993.
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Club News
Daughters of the American Revolution The Independence County Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met recently in the Rider Room, First Community Bank. The meeting was called to order by chapter regent Anne Moore, who welcomed members. She led the Ritual. Cecelia Baker …
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Still tilling at almost 100
When it came ground-breaking time this spring, Winnie Griffith’s daughter who lives nearby tried to keep her from putting in a garden. “She’s 99 and a half. She’ll be 100 in October,” said another of Griffith’s daughters, Bonnie Barnett of Chinn Springs Road. “She (my …
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Employee blamed for missing funds
More than $11,000 in lunch money funds were discovered missing after a state police investigation was conducted at the Southside School District, and now a former employee is facing charges.
