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Two jailed for leaving kids alone
MELBOURNE — Reports of children playing outside without adult supervision and only partial clad led to a Melbourne couple’s arrest last week, Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawrence said. Michael Abraham Harris, 38, and Leann Evelyn Harris, 34, were each charged with endangering the welfare of …
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Rotary club hears from Ross, Imperial Dinner Theatre staff
Members of the Batesville Rotary Club were visited by a special guest when gubernatorial-elect candidate Mike Ross made an appearance Monday. Ross made his speech brief saying he is a conservative Democrat who has a history of working with both Republicans and Democrats. Ross, formerly …
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June trial set for man charged in Newport shooting
NEWPORT (AP) — A judge has scheduled a June trial for a man charged in the fatal shooting of a 1-year-old girl in Newport. On Monday, Circuit Court Judge Harold Ervin scheduled a June 10 trial date for 35-year-old Robert Friar of Newport. Friar is …
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Pedestrian facing drug charges
Walking down a busy street with an active warrant for his arrest ended with a Neeley Street man being arrested on the warrant and drug-related charges Monday morning. Independence County Deputy Anthony Carter said he was traveling north on Central Avenue around 11:30 a.m. when …
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Firefighter training center’s move to UACCB campus still in progress
UACCB is out of the daycare business but in the next year or so could be sharing that space with firefighters undergoing training. On Wednesday, Batesville Fire Chief Brent Gleghorn, who is president of the White River Firefighters’ Association, along with Mayor Rick Elumbaugh and …
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Attorney, homeowner burglarized
The law office of Randall Henley on Third Street in Batesville was the scene of a burglary overnight Thursday in which office equipment was reported stolen. Henley told Independence County Deputy Zach Rawlins that when he arrived at his office around 7 Friday morning he …
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Warrants issued in Melbourne forgery
MELBOURNE — Warrants have been issued against two people in connection with the forging of two checks on the account of a Melbourne woman. John Darrin Croslin, 45, of Cave City and Carrie Mae Stanley, 26, of Paragould were arrested Saturday night by Independence County …
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Two arrested for being drunk, stuck in field
MELBOURNE — Two people who became stuck in a field should have rethought their route when state police were in the area. According to Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawrence, a man and woman were arrested during a stop by Arkansas State Trooper Brandon Cook. “Trooper …
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BBBS looking for Karaoke contestants
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Arkansas is searching for contestants for their annual Karaoke for a Cause that will take place 6-9 p.m. June 15 at Edwards Commons building on the Lyon College campus. Contestants will perform country classics and the deadline for registration …
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Economic development to meet
The Independence County Economic Development Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday in the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce board room. All meetings are open to the public.
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Future construction is topic
MELBOURNE — Teacher recognitions, re-employment of classified personnel and the discussion of potential future construction plans mark the agenda when the Melbourne School Board meets at 6 tonight. The board will meet in the administration board room. Meetings are open to the public.
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Mobile rabies clinic scheduled
ASH FLAT — The Sharp County 4-H Mobile Rabies Clinic will take place Saturday, according to a news release from the county Extension office. There will be a fee of $10 per pet for the rabies vaccine. Also parvo and distemper vaccinations will be available …
