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Scott Wood to mark 25th anniversary
Scott Wood Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram will host a 25th anniversary and customer appreciation day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Central and Boswell streets in downtown Batesville, said Phil Brissey, general manager. This customer appreciation and anniversary event will kick off at …
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Store manager tries to stop alleged thief
William Zumwalt only needed one or two items from the Dollar General Store but when he arrived for a quick pickup he found himself in the midst of a confrontation between a woman who was trying to leave the parking lot without paying for items …
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Impulse robbed
The man was unshaven and greasy looking when he asked for help in finding some jewelry for his girlfriend, and when the store clerk was within reaching distance he allegedly pulled a large knife and held it to her throat until she gave him all …
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Companies showing interest in Batesville, Jones tells council
Economic development continues to be in progress in Batesville, with the latest interest being shown from not only a gun manufacturer but also two major restaurant chains. Larry Jones, Independence County Economic Development director, said at the Batesville City Council meeting Tuesday night that his …
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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 …
