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USS Boston reunion planned
The USS Boston shipmates, crew members and all U.S. Navy ships named Boston are planning a July reunion of all USS Boston officers, crew, U.S. Marine Corps and flag personnel. The reunion will be held July 11-14 in Albuquerque, N.M. For details, write USS Boston …
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Floating season in full swing on Buffalo
Despite cooler than normal temperatures, the floating season is off to a strong start at Buffalo National River, according to a news release. After the drought conditions in 2012, the rise in the river level is welcome, and the number of canoes and kayaks on …
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Atkins celebrates 50th anniversary of fried pickle
ATKINS (AP) — Bernell Austin wanted to create something new. It was the summer of 1963 and Austin, known more affectionately by the moniker of “Fatman,” had opened a restaurant called The Duchess three years prior across the street from the Atkins Pickle Plant. That …
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SAU announces student scholarships
MAGNOLIA — Southern Arkansas University has announced the awarding of scholarships to students for the upcoming academic year. Cara Campbell of Evening Shade, a graduate of Cave City High School, was awarded the Presidential Scholarship. This scholarship includes $5,500 per semester and has a four-year …
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News of Other Days
Editor’s note: This column ran previously in the Guard on Dec. 10, 1993.
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Taylor Swift wins big at Billboard
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards. Swift won eight of 11 awards, including top artist and top Billboard 200 album for “Red.” She told the crowd: “You are the longest and best relationship …
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Book signing set
Newport — Dr. Hon K.Poon, general surgeon in the community for more than 30 years, will hold a book signing at the Harris Hospital community room from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday. “Journal Of A Country Surgeon” appears to be Dr. Pahn HanJi’s (Dr. Poon) …
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Free smoke detectors, fire extinguishers offered
The Batesville Fire Department is offering free smoke detectors and fire extinguishers and will install them at no charge. This service is only available to residents in the city limits. The fire department received a $2,500 grant from State Farm to buy 516 smoke detectors …
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Creator of plastic gun has ties to Batesville
Cody Wilson, who stunned the world the week before last by successfully test-firing a plastic firearm he designed and created on a 3-D printer and which fires ammunition made for traditional guns, is the grandson of two longtime Batesville couples. The gun is called ‘The …
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Two indicted
Back in April when Independence County authorities made what they termed a major drug arrest, Sheriff Steve Jeffery said other indictments were expected. This morning, two more people were transported and handed over to federal authorities after federal indictments were handed down against them. Jeffery …
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Family doctors in short supply
The Batesville area could see a shortage of family doctors in upcoming years, according to Dr. Mark Mengel, vice chancellor for area programs and executive director of regional programs for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. Mengel was the guest speaker …
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Man arrested in connection with rape of child
WALNUT RIDGE — Three law enforcement agencies combined forces Wednesday to arrest a felony sex offender in Portia who was wanted in Missouri. Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson said sheriff’s officers along with the Arkansas State Police and Black Rock police arrested Jerry Smith, 52, …
