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Police take credit card fraud, theft reports
Suspects have been named in the case of fraudulent use of a credit card belonging to a Batesville man who requires daily assistance. Betty Wilroy of Batesville told police Wednesday morning that someone has been using credit cards belonging to her husband, Robert Wilroy, to …
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Breaking and entering suspect arrested
A suspect in a breaking and entering, and reportedly in possession of several pieces of jewelry, was arrested just before 11 p.m. Wednesday. Everett Chester Conley, 54, reportedly dressed in full camouflage, was stopped on Dry Run Circle in the Ruddell Hill, according to Independence …
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Arson possible in rural house fire
A fire that destroyed an unoccupied house late Thursday night is suspected as being an act of arson. Independence County Deputy Michael Moody said he responded to the scene and spoke with Trasie Cervantes, a neighbor who reported the fire around 10 p.m. “Trasie told …
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Professor to discuss visitors’ connections to parks
Dr. Michael Hoover Research about the spiritual and social connections visitors have with national parks will be presented by Dr. Michael Hoover at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Nucor Auditorium at Lyon College. The program is free and open to the public. Hoover, who is now …
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Area filings under way
Area election filings got under way Thursday, and as of this morning one race has developed in Independence County. Jason W. Jones and Earvin Moser, both Democrats of Batesville, will vie for the justice of the peace District 7 spot once held by Larry Nelson, …
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Hardy becomes Cowtown
HARDY — Historic downtown Hardy was almost like a Western movie scene Thursday, as residents watched cattle wandering their streets or fleeing from cowboys. Hardy Police Chief Ernie Rose said an 18-wheeler hauling cattle overturned in the northern part of town about 11:33 a.m., freeing …
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Pregnant woman robbed at knifepoint
Being a good Samaritan cost Angela Moser $200 Thursday afternoon when a woman, whom she had given a ride, pulled a knife on her and demanded money. Moser, who is seven months pregnant, told police that shortly after noon she was driving south on Highway …
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4th annual Delta Visual Arts Show to feature more than 100 artists
NEWPORT — The Blue Bridge Center for the Delta Arts will host the fourth annual Delta Visual Arts Show Saturday in Newport. The show will open to the public at 10:30 a.m. and run through 6 p.m. with a reception from 4 to 6. This …
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Scholarships available
The National Society for the Gifted and Talented will be offering $10,000 in scholarships for Batesville area students to apply towards selected summer programs. Ten scholarships are being offered by the NSGT Board of Trustees, six at $1,000 each, six at $500 each and four …
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Literacy tutor training slated
The Ozark Foothills Literacy Project will hold a tutor training workshop at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Jubilee Family Church, located at 45 Thunderbird Drive in Batesville. Volunteer tutors are matched with adult students who are learning to read or who are learning English. Tutors meet …
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Auditions to be held
Batesville Community Theatre will present the Disney musical “Beauty and the Beast” in cooperation with the Batesville Schools Star Program July 26 through 29 at Batesville School Auditorium. The first audition will be from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the BCT building on Pepsi …
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Jamestown hosts chili supper
JAMESTOWN — Jamestown United Methodist Church will have its ninth annual chili supper from 4-7 p.m. Saturday. The cost is $5 for all-you-can-eat chili with a dessert and drink. Dine-in or carry-out meals will be available. Proceeds will fund future renovations to the building. The …
