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Sweep In kicks off Friday, highlighting broom making
MOUNTAIN VIEW — The third annual Sweep In will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. The event was started by broom maker Shawn Hoefer three years ago to put the art and craft of broom making back in the …
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CPR classes offered
The healthcare provider cardiopulmonary resuscitation class will be offered by Vital Link ambulance service from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday. The fee is $40. The heartsaver CPR and first aid class will be from 6 to 10 p.m. April 19. The fee is $25, which …
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Lyon student bakes her way to D.C.
Even as a small child, Lyon College junior Jordan Faulkner had a passion for philanthropy. “Both of my parents have always had a caring nature, and they raised me to be compassionate toward all people,” Faulkner said. “So I’ve been volunteering for as long as …
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Scholarship seeking donations
SOUTHSIDE — The Southside Career and Technical Department will be awarding annual Robert Stephens memorial scholarships at 6 p.m. April 24 at the Completer’s Banquet. The banquet will be at the Southside Middle School for students and parents. To date 12 scholarships have been awarded …
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JPs may establish new fund
ASH FLAT — The Sharp County Quorum Court will meet at 6 tonight in the county courthouse in Ash Flat to consider establishing a new fund for the South Sharp County Ambulance Service, according to an agenda for the regular monthly business session. The JPs …
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Law enforcement tops agenda
PLEASANT PLAINS — The Pleasant Plains City Council will meet at 7 tonight in the city hall to discuss the possibility of hiring part-time help for Town Marshal Matt Thomas this summer, said Mayor Rick Siler. A part-time marshal, if hired, would probably work from …
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Cushman council meets tonight
CUSHMAN — The Cushman City Council will meet at 6:30 tonight at Cushman City Hall. Reports will be made and bills will be reviewed. Meetings are open to the public.
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Spring plant sale coming up
The Independence County Master Gardeners annual plant sale will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the National Guard Armory at 1690 White Drive, according to a news release. “The sale will include flowering annuals, perennials, herbs, bulbs, bushes, trees and indoor plants,” …
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President’s Council to meet
The Lyon College President’s Council will meet Friday on the Lyon College campus. Established in 2004, the President’s Council engages leaders in their professions and communities who share Lyon College’s belief in the transforming value of a liberal arts education of the highest quality, according …
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Sheriff releases crime, activity reports for January, February
At the recent Batesville City Council meeting, Sheriff Steve Jeffery also submitted activity and status reports for January and February. January There were 41 metro (city) accidents and 21 county; 443 calls for service in the city and 586 in the county; 35 arrests …
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Cops: Husband beats up wife’s boyfriend
A Floral man was arrested for beating up his girlfriend but not before her husband returned the favor, according to a report from the Independence County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Bobby Thornton was dispatched to 500 Cedar Grove Road in Floral in regards to a domestic …
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Student expelled for ‘Spice’
SOUTHSIDE — A Southside 11th-grader was expelled for the remainder of the school after he was found to be in possession of an illegal substance with the intent to distribute, Superintendent Roger Rich said. The special-called meeting for the expulsion was held Wednesday. The boy …
