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Library to feature movies
The Independence County Library at 368 E. Main St. in Batesville will host a free summer teen movie series beginning June 7. Films will be screened at the library at 2 p.m. on Thursdays through July 26. The June 7 film will be “Hugo” while …
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Sharp Co. JPs to meet
ASH FLAT — The monthly meeting of the Sharp County Quorum Court will be at 6 tonight in the Sharp County Courthouse at Ash Flat.
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Fish supper set at Strawberry
STRAWBERRY — A fish supper fundraiser for the Strawberry Fire Department is set to begin at 5 p.m. Saturday in the Strawberry School cafeteria, said Fire Chief Stanley Mayland. The menu includes fish, hush puppies, fries, beans, coleslaw and a dessert. The price is $6 …
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Pinkson family reunion planned
CAVE CITY — The family of Bill and Adair Pinkston will have a family reunion from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Cave City Community Center, said family member Johnny Curtis. A potluck meal will be served at noon. The annual event is …
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Memorial dance, potluck scheduled
NEWPORT -— The Silver Moon Banquet Hall on Highway 367 North at Newport will host a Memorial Day family dance and potluck beginning at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The event will include music by Jeannie and the Guys, Sonny Burgess, Rockin’ Luke Stroud and others. Veterans …
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Plants that changed world program to be presented
The Foothills Plant Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the First Community Bank’s community room for a program about plants that have changed the world, according to a news release. Ann Wood of Searcy, who is recognized as one of the state’s top …
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Willis continues to improve
A Batesville man injured in a shooting at home Thursday afternoon continues to show signs of improvements, according to family members. Hardy Willis, former Independence County coroner, called 911 around 2 p.m. Thursday to say he’d been shot. He was home alone at the time. …
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ConAgra laying off 233
ConAgra Foods in Batesville is laying off more than 200 people as the plant will no longer be manufacturing frozen food dinners come July. Company headquarters notified between 230-250 employees at the Batesville plant on Thursday of the decision to relocate the frozen dinner line …
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Local man shot while sleeping
A 911 call from former Independence County Coroner Hardy Willis saying he had been shot in the back sent police and an ambulance to 15th and Byers streets where he was found in a bedroom of his Batesville home Thursday afternoon. The call from the …
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A double birthday: Girl taking donations for Children’s
Scarlett Hope Vaughn has a long road ahead of her, medically speaking, but her family is willing to help others facing a similar path. Without Arkansas Children’s Hospital, little Scarlett wouldn’t be here today, and to show their appreciation her parents, Gloria Gatlin Vaughn and …
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Concord eyes library
CONCORD — The Concord City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the city hall to hear from Cleburne County Library Board member Bryan Tilley, said Recorder-treasurer Jayne Pettit. The council has previously discussed the possibility of establishing a library in town. Tilley is …
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City council race develops
One race has developed for the Batesville City Council. Fred Krug, incumbent, and Abe Garcia have both filed for Ward 3, Position 1. One person has filed for the other Ward 3 (Westside) position, and no one has filed as of 8 this morning for …
