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Student earns WBC scholarship
Colton Rademacher of Batesville has been awarded a President’s Scholarship to attend Williams Baptist College. The scholarship is awarded to incoming WBC students based on their college entrance examination scores. Rademacher is a senior at Batesville Christian School. He is the son of Tim and …
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New outlet store opens on Westside
Anyone looking for a bargain — and who isn’t these days? — needs to check out Smith’s Bargain Central located at 400 Central Ave. Self-described “peddler” C.L. Smith recently opened the doors of his outlet store after selling outside on the parking lot for the …
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Southside students raise money for student battling cancer
SOUTHSIDE — Helping “Block Out Cancer” has been the mission of two student organizations at the Southside School District this year. Members of the Southside High volleyball team and Builders Club have been holding fundraisers and recently presented a check of $650 to 5-year-old Kenlee …
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Bernard named chief medical officer
As a reserve deputy, a member of the Independence County SWAT team, a private practice family physician and a member of the medical staff at White River Medical Center, it is clear that Dr. Doug Bernard is passionate about people. “I love interacting with people …
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Education initiative expanded to include Southside schools
In 2011 and 2012, thousands of dollars were awarded to teachers at the Batesville School District courtesy of the Citizens Bank Education Initiative, and now Southside School District is getting a turn. Citizens Bank is expanding its education initiative and inviting educators from the Southside …
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Cherokee removal, other topics head agenda
ASH FLAT — The Native American Symposium 2013 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday will bring several speakers to the Ash Flat Community Center, across Arnhart Street from the Ash Flat Library, said Ina Gill, advisory board member. Admission is free. “Native American regalia and period …
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Rotary raffle tickets available
The Batesville Rotary Club is now selling tickets for its annual raffle to support local scholarships and community service project funds. Only 1,500 tickets are available at $10 each, and the drawing for three winning tickets will be held Monday. The top winner will receive …
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Ladies auxiliary hosts fundraiser
SULPHUR ROCK — The Sulphur Rock Area Ladies Auxiliary will host a fundraiser for the Sulphur Rock area volunteer fire department at 5 p.m. Saturday at Sulphur Rock City Hall. Pulled pork sandwiches with all the fixings will be served. The cost is $5 per …
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‘Spay-ghetti’ dinner is Saturday
The Humane Society of Independence County will have its third Annual Trivia Game Night and “Spay-getti” Dinner Saturday at Fellowship Bible Church, located on Main Street in Batesville in the old Landers Theatre building. Doors will open at 5 p.m. A dinner of spaghetti, garlic …
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BHS student awarded funds
ARKADELPHIA — A Batesville High School student has been awarded a University Centurium Scholarship for 2013-14 at Henderson State University, according to a news release. Sarah Rudd is the daughter of Lisa and Randy Rudd and the scholarship is equivalent to $2,500 per semester …
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Senior receives scholarship
WALNUT RIDGE — Samantha Derrington of Batesville has been awarded a Founder’s Scholarship at Williams Baptist College. The award, presented through the Williams Scholarship with Honors Program, is among the most prestigious academic scholarships available at WBC, according to a news release. Through WBC’s Scholarship …
