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UACCB mascot named: Say hello to River Bandits
University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville Student Government Association President Linh Tran and members hoped the college could have a mascot of its own. Last week they got their wish when the UACCB Board of Visitors approved the River Bandits as its first-ever mascot. …
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News of Other Days
Editor’s note: This column ran previously in the Guard on Nov. 13, 1992. 96 YEARS AGO At a meeting of the Batesville Board of Trade Friday night, important action was taken regarding the compilation and presentation of data concerning the resources of the White River …
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Wilson elected chairman of Lyon College board
Perry Wilson Perry Wilson, a Little Rock attorney, has been elected chairman of the Lyon College Board of Trustees. The board elected him Friday at its spring meeting on the Lyon campus. He succeeds Raymond LaCroix Jr. of Batesville, who is leaving the board June …
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Friends Day to be celebrated
First Church of Batesville will have its annual celebration of Friend’s Day at 10 a.m. Sunday. Larry Carter, singer, songwriter and musician, formerly with the McGruders, will minister in word and song. National children’s evangelist Tim O’Brien will lead a program for the children. Door …
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Homecoming set at church
CAVE CITY — The annual homecoming at Pleasant Valley Church and cemetery, near the banks of Poke Bayou 10 miles west of Cave City, will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday, according to cemetery committee spokeswoman Cyndie Christopher. Those attending will hold a short business meeting, …
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Sulphur Rock cleanup slated
SULPHUR ROCK — A city-wide cleanup will be held in Sulphur Rock on Saturday, according to city officials. Recorder-treasurer Ann Heathwaite said all items to be picked up should be at street curbs by 8 a.m. Items that will not be picked up include tires, …
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NAESC board to meet
MELBOURNE — The Northcentral Arkansas Education Service Cooperative board will meet at 10 a.m. Friday in the math and science room, 1013 Haley St., Melbourne. Agenda items include personnel reports, the co-op’s 2012-13 calendar, summer schedule and paper bids. Meetings are open to the public.
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Service News
Fort Meade, Md. — Army Pvt. Jonathan K. Lawrence has graduated from the Fire Support Specialist Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla. The field artillery specialists serve in intelligence activities including target processing in field artillery, cannon battalions, division artillery, artillery …
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Weekend Events
Upcoming events in Batesville and the surrounding area for Friday, April 27 – Sunday, April 29, 2012.
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Springfest begins Friday
HEBER SPRINGS — The 25th Annual Springfest will be held Friday through Sunday in downtown Heber Springs and Spring Park. The traditional ArtWalk will be Friday in the Cleburne County judge’s office. The Springfest Street Fair will be held on Third Street just outside the …
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WRMC recognizes Nationally Certified Nurses
White River Medical Center has nearly 80 Nationally Certified Nurses (some with multiple certifications) in 26 fields including obstetrics, critical care, medical/surgical, operating room and emergency care. To recognize their accomplishments, WRMC nursing leaders recently held a National Certification Achievement Banquet. The number of certified …
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Voting machines to be tested
The Independence County Election Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Monday in the courthouse basement to complete logic and accuracy testing on voting machines for the upcoming May primary.
