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Hog fry marks centennial
CHARLOTTE — The number 100 was popular on a recent Saturday at the old Coe family homeplace on Coe Lane near Charlotte, where Phillip Coe and others threw a traditional Cherokee Hog Fry to celebrate what he said was the building’s 100th year. And, he …
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Southside board approves raise
SOUTHSIDE — The Southside School Board recently approved a $300 bonus/raise for all employees of the district and added $300 on the base of the salary schedule for the 2013-14 school year. One additional year to the classified employee schedule for the 2013-14 school year …
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Free Fishing Weekend starts Friday
Arkansas Outdoors LITTLE ROCK — “The best things in life are free,” the old song tells us, and a strong example is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Free Fishing Weekend, which is from noon on Friday until midnight on Sunday. No licenses will be …
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Police chase ends in arrest
Matthew G. Henry is a runner. The 28-year-old Batesville resident had to stop temporarily, at least until he can make his $20,000 bond. Faced with two felony counts, officials nabbed him Monday when he once again tried to run from officers. On May 17, Cave …
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Bank employees graduate
Newport — Paul W. Barret, Jr. Graduate School of Banking in Memphis recently announced the graduation of Renee Long, vice president of lending at Merchants & Planters Bank in Batesville, and Tristan Rudd, electronic banking coordinator at Merchants & Planters Bank in Newport. Fifty-four students …
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Trial date set for teen in Harrisburg school threat
HARRISBURG (AP) — A judge has set a trial date for a former student accused of issuing a threat against Harrisburg High School. The 18-year-old male is to be tried on Sept. 9 for first-degree terroristic threatening. The teenager was a senior when he was …
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Program concludes 2-year effort
The financial offerings of the Citizens for Downtown Batesville (CFDB) program will end on June 30, according to a news release. Citizens Bank created CFDB in 2011, pledging $1 million in below-market interest rate loans and a $15,000 annual commitment in grant funds to help …
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Bethesda Day is Saturday
BETHESDA — Bethesda Day, scheduled for Saturday, will celebrate hometown heroes, according to a news release. A two-mile walk/run will be at 8 a.m. A parade will begin at 10 with lineup starting at 9:30 at Campground Church. Other activities include free children’s games, basketball …
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Library board to meet
The Independence County Library Board will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Citizens Bank Annex at Third and College streets to discuss library activities. Meetings are open to the public.
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Bake sale to help with medical needs
MOUNT PLEASANT — The Barren Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Women and The New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Women are teaming up to raise money for a pastor and his wife who have both been recently diagnosed with cancer. Organizers said the money and all donations will be …
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Fitness Expo is Saturday
A Fitness Expo will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Main Street Gym, located at 157 E. Main St. in Batesville. Activities will include a foot race, strength contest, wheelbarrow race and fitness demonstrations. The event is free and for the whole …
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Hope and Justice run to be hosted by CASA 20th district
CLINTON — The Court Appointed Special Advocates 20th District Hope and Justice Dice Run will be Saturday beginning at 236 Factory Road in Clinton and running to Mountain View. Motorcycle riders, classic car owners and others will be coming from all over the state to …
