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Pesticide training is Thursday
The next farm pesticide applicator training meeting will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Independence County Extension Office, said Extension Agent Stan Carter. “This is the class that qualifies farmers for a State Plant Board license to buy restricted pesticides,” he said. “There is …
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Free mammograms, Pap tests offered
The Independence County Health Unit in Batesville is offering access to free mammograms and Pap tests to qualifying uninsured women through BreastCare. More than 52,000 women in Arkansas qualify for these potentially life-saving tests. According to American Cancer Society estimates, approximately 40,000 women in the …
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No charges filed after stolen pickup found
A stolen automobile belonging to Robert McBride of Batesville was recovered less than 24 hours after it was stolen, according to a report by deputies Phillip Pickett and Aaron Moody. Pickett took a report from McBride on Saturday that a non-operative 1998 Ford Ranger pickup …
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Arrest made after man calls 911 requesting bag transport
A Batesville man was arrested Sunday morning and charged with communicating a false alarm, according to a report from the Independence County Sheriff’s Office. According to Deputy Gene Davis, a man called 911 around 7 a.m. and said he needed an officer to transport a …
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Missing man’s body found
NEWPORT — The body of a missing man was discovered late Monday night by Jackson County authorities, according to a news release. Oscar E. “Pete” Guinn Jr., 83, had been reported missing by family at 9:47 p.m. when he had failed to come home from …
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Drug charges filed in Cleburne
HEBER SPRINGS — Narcotics investigators and detectives from the Cleburne County Sheriff’s office made a traffic stop on McJester Road in Cleburne County on May 14, finding numerous articles of drug paraphernalia as well as a substances believed to be methamphetamine and marijuana, said Sheriff …
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Dollar General Foundation awards grants
Goodlettsville, Tenn. — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced the award of $824.65 to Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches Inc. in Batesville to support literacy programs. “At Dollar General, we are passionate about our mission of ‘Serving Others’ throughout the communities we serve,” said Rick Dreiling, …
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Local archers qualify for world tournament – Gina Mishark notches top score
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Eagle Mountain Magnet’s Gina Mishark finished in first place in the elementary division of the National Archery Tournament in Louisville, Ky., said Coach Susan Parker. “She scored a 292 out of 300,” Parker said. “This was the highest score in the elementary …
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Back to back regional champions prepare for state trap competition
The Batesville Pioneer Clay Commanders, a local senior division Arkansas youth Shooting Sports Program squad, is preparing for the state trap shooting tournament to be held June 1 at the Remington Gun Club in Lonoke, according to a press release. The squad took first place …
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Southside nets Rookie award
SOUTHSIDE — Southside High School recently took home the Rookie of the Year award for its film “ The Truth” during the 10th annual The Big Pitch Film Festival at Little Rock. The Stamp Out Smoking organization, which puts on the event, received 108 entries …
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Radio club to meet
The Batesville Area Radio Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Community Room at First Community Bank, located at the corner of St. Louis and Harrison streets in Batesville. The meeting is open to anyone interested in ham radio. Testing for anyone desiring …
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Folk Center to celebrate Memorial Day weekend
MOUNTAIN VIEW — The Craft Village at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View will celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a special Civil War on the Sylamore program Sunday and a traveling Civil War exhibit in the Administration Building lobby throughout the week. The …
