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Teens found safe after boat capsizes on bayou
A high water adventure almost turned to tragedy when two cousins decided to float the rain-swollen Poke Bayou Saturday afternoon. The report of a 15-year-old boy being lost with a boat that had capsized on Poke Bayou, initiated rescue efforts by police and several emergency …
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School creates Internet café
A local education initiative has turned the Central Magnet Elementary music room into an Internet café with the addition of new tables, chairs and wireless communication for fifth- and sixth-graders, according to the news release. Principal Harvey Howard encouraged Stephanie McIntosh, Angela Adams, Allison Baxter …
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Batesville man killed in motorcycle wreck
When Joe Huss of Batesville realized he had lost or left his wallet at Harps Grocery at Southside Saturday afternoon, he jumped on his 2003 Harley-Davidson motorcycle to retrieve it. Huss, 41, of 20th Street, only got as far as the Triangle Cafe atop Ramsey …
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Part of Banks Road closed
ASH FLAT — Banks Road west of the New Hope intersection at the Low Water Bridge is closed until further notice for bridge repair, said Sharp County Judge Larry Brown.
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Feds may close some courtrooms
Batesville among those targeted LITTLE ROCK — The federal government is considering closing dozens of courtrooms, many of which are located in small, rural communities, as part of an effort to cut costs. Documents obtained by The Associated Press show 60 federal court facilities in …
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Purses Galore
They’re open and they have Purses Galore. The new location at 2235 Harrison St. in Batesville has been bombarded with customers, according to owners Archie and Cheryl Wilkes. Previously located in Cave City, Archie said the decision to relocate came about after they learned the …
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Fight leads to arrests
Fighting at a restaurant on Batesville Boulevard got two men arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct Thursday. Independence County Sheriff’s Deputy Shawn Stephens said he arrived at the restaurant and spoke to Armondo Barraza, 30, of Batesville who smelled of alcohol and said Justin …
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Old Independence accepts distinctly Southern gift
A bit of the Confederate States of America just came to Old Independence Regional Museum. Curator Twyla Wright accepted the donation of a roof tile from Confederate President Jefferson Davis’ home, Beauvoir. The name in French means “beautiful view,” said Phil Cargill, who presented Wright …
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Woodland owners to meet
The Ozark Woodland Owners Association will hold its spring membership meeting from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday in the conference room of the Independence County Cooperative Extension Office at 1770 Myers St., said Alice Witterman, secretary. Jim Northum of the Arkansas Forest Service will speak on Forest …
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Ladies luncheon is Monday
The Citizens Bank Red Hot ladies luncheon will be held at noon Monday in Independence Hall at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. Doors open at 11 a.m. for the silent auction. Sponsorship tables for eight guests are available for $200. The deadline …
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Fashion revue winners named
Natasha Hightower SULPHUR ROCK — Winners of the Independence County 4-H Fashion Revue, held March 13 at Sulphur Rock Magnet, have been announced. Categories, winners and clubs are: Purchased casual, cloverbud — Payton Reinhart, Livestock, first; Tye-Anna Daniel, Sulphur Rock, second; and Landen Wilson, Diamond …
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WARP 180 benefit to be held
SOUTHSIDE — The Mountaintop Cowboy Church House Band will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday at Southside United Methodist Church. Donations will benefit Women’s Addictions Resistance Project 180 women’s shelter. A fellowship and potluck will follow the performance. The church is located at 39 Magnolia St. …
