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Mom hands out tough love
Passing Mamma’s checks without her permission means her son will now not only face felony forgery charges but he is being charged as a habitual offender as well. Gloria McAdams of Thida reported her son Christopher Atkinson of Jonesboro had been staying with her and …
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Four arrested for drugs
WALNUT RIDGE — Meth, meth and more meth. The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office has arrested four people this week for drugs, according to Sheriff Jody Dotson. Two Imboden men were arrested for drugs after a bondsman called police Tuesday …
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New ‘voting centers’ planned Economic tax election set
The Independence County Election Commission has received a $10,732 grant to purchase electronic poll books that will allow for voting centers, according to the Independence County Election Commission. The grant will allow the purchase of about 10 electronic poll books and the commission estimates another …
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Prize Angus calf stolen
A prize black Angus calf was reported stolen from a Batesville man. Tom Neil Vanemburg told authorities he went to feed and water his 1,200-pound black Angus calf around 6 p.m. Monday and the calf was gone, according to a report from the Independence County …
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Mobile homes may be discussed
SULPHUR ROCK — The Sulphur Rock City Council is hoping to have a proposed ordinance concerning the regulation of mobile homes ready for consideration when it meets at 6 p.m. Monday in the city hall, said Recorder-treasurer Ann Heathwaite. Other than that, the aldermen will …
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‘Denim, Diamonds’ event slated
CONCORD — Chimney Rock at Concord will be host to the annual Denim and Diamonds Scholarship Extravaganza set for Saturday. The event for the past three years has resulted in $20,000 for scholarships awarded to the youth of Cleburne County. Guests will meet the scholarship …
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YouthBuild to hold barbecue
YouthBuild will host a summer barbecue from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m,. Saturday at Walmart parking lot in Batesville. The meal will include a barbecue pork sandwich, beans, coleslaw, potato salad, and a soft drink. The cost is $6. The event is co-sponsored by Northcentral …
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Alumni reunion scheduled
POUGHKEEPSIE — The Poughkeepsie School Alumni’s 18th reunion is scheduled for Saturday at the old Poughkeepsie School campus. Registration begins at 9:45 a.m. A barbecue lunch will be available for $7. Festivities and fellowship will continue until 2:30 p.m.
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News of Other Days
Editor’s note: This column ran previously in the Guard on Jan. 5, 1994.
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Local student named All-American Scholar
Aura Puckett has been named an All-American Scholar by the United States Achievement Academy, according to a news release. The USAA established the All-American Scholar program to recognize students who excel in academic disciplines. Scholars must earn a 3.3 or higher grade point average to …
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Honor rolls released
PARAGOULD — The President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2013 semester at Black River Technical College has been announced. The two lists recognize local full-time students who have achieved the highest grade point average. The President’s List includes students who have earned a …
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ASU-Beebe presents lists
BEEBE — Two hundred thirty-five students earned academic achievement during the Spring 2013 semester at Arkansas State University-Beebe. Students named to the Academic Chancellor’s and Vice Chancellor’s Lists were announced by Dr. Ted Kalthoff, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The lists are composed of students …
