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Couple uses spare time to get new home
Andrew and Daniela Richardson were just helping their good friends build their home when they found out they too could have a home of their own through Habitat for Humanity of Independence County. Habitat helps people build and repair affordable houses. Homeowners are selected based …
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Gibson featured artist in BAAC exhibit
Artist Susan Gibson will be featuring her work at the Batesville Area Arts Council Art Gallery on Main today through April 27 and will provide a gallery demonstration at 6 p.m. during BAAC’s 2nd Friday. “I feel so honored and blessed to have the opportunity …
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Cable TV employee recognized
Pam Stephens Suddenlink senior customer care manager Pam Stephens, whose service in the cable TV industry began with a part time job in high school, recently celebrated 30 years of service in the cable industry, according to a news release. Stephens said recalls channel offerings …
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Records to be destroyed
CONCORD — The Concord School District will destroy data no longer needed in student files dated from 2007 through June 2012. These records will be available for pick up from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Contact the school prior to arriving, secretary Paula Partain …
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Area board on aging to meet
The White River Area Agency on Aging board will meet at 10:30 a.m. April 9, according to a news release. The meeting will be held in the regional offices at 3998 Harrison St., Batesville. For more information call WRAAA at (870) 612-3000.
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West Batesville gets new restaurant
Opening a restaurant has always been a dream of Rita Delassus and her son, David Cartwright, and on Feb. 16 their dream became a reality when they along with Cartwright’s girlfriend, Sheila Holder, opened Auroras. The name comes from the aurora borealis and sometimes gets …
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Izard County: Absconder arrested in Brockwell
Mitcheal Smith MELBOURNE — A Viola man was arrested last week after Izard County deputies received a tip that a man wanted as a parole absconder was at a Brockwell residence. Sheriff Tate Lawrence said that deputies, assisted by the Arkansas State Police and the …
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News of Other Days
Editor’s note: This column ran previously in the Guard on Oct. 21, 1992. 96 YEARS AGO Virgil Eady has returned to Batesville after spending some time traveling over the state in the interest of the Odd Fellows Widows and Orphans Home here. Mr. Eady, who …
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Holocaust survivor brings message of responsibility
When Louise Lawrence-Israels’ family watched their Jewish friends being rounded up and taken away during World War II, they didn’t know if they would be next. They went into hiding and for three years they never left their row house. They cooked on a camping …
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New signs help to find victims faster
Salado Creek is a popular place among rafters and thrill seekers and if caught at the right time, is one of the best places in Arkansas to raft but some find themselves in over their heads and need to be rescued. In the last two …
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Easter by the River
Children scramble to find Easter eggs as parents and others look on during “Easter by the River.” The Easter egg hunt took place at Riverside Park in Batesville Saturday.
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Council to hear appeal on Hellfighters proposal
The Batesville City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at city hall to hear an appeal on the Hellfighters Christian Ministry’s proposal for a mission on West Pine Street. Chief Deputy Alan Cockrill will seek funds for bulletproof vest for deputies, and Michael Gillihan …
