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Library approved for more e-books
More e-books will soon be in the Independence County Library’s future. The Independence County Library Board on Thursday agreed to a $2,000 increase for what it pays a year to have e-books through the company Overdrive and bringing the yearly total to $10,000. “A lot …
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Humane society offering half-price adoptions
The Humane Society of Independence County is celebrating the annual Be Kind to Animals Week, which is May 5-11. This year, the humane society is having a half-price adoption special Friday and Saturday on all animals that are 6 months and older. “We are very …
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Aldermen discuss mobile homes
SULPHUR ROCK — During a special Sulphur Rock City Council meeting Thursday, the aldermen put together ideas concerning mobile homes and agreed to discuss the subject with legal representatives from the Arkansas Municipal League, said Recorder-treasurer Ann Heathwaite. “No decisions were made,” she said. “The …
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Water board to hear reports
SOUTHSIDE — The Southside Public Water Authority board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the authority office at 1401 Batesville Blvd. to hear a series of reports, said Manager John Richardson. The directors will hear April water and wastewater financial reports, an April system …
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Tuckerman High sets reunion
TUCKERMAN — The Tuckerman High School Alumni Reunion will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the school cafeteria. All former students, graduates and friends of the Jackson County School District are invited. The cost is $5 per dinner plate and tickets can be …
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Artist’s works shown at Ash Flatlibrary
ASH FLAT — Works by Bert Worsencroft of Ash Flat, a self-taught artist, will be on display in he Ash Flat Library until the end of the month, said Ina Gill, advisory board member. Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Worsencroft grew up in Little Rock, …
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Club News
Philanthropic Education Organization Sisterhood Philanthropic Education Organization Sisterhood’s Arkansas State Chapter’s 80th annual convention was held April 26 and 27 at Northeast Arkansas Community College in Blytheville. Attending were 224 members. The 2013-14 Arkansas State Chapter Executive Board was chosen at that time. PEO is …
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News of Other Days
Editor’s note: This column ran previously in the Guard on Nov. 30, 1993.
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Century Farm deadline nears
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Agriculture Department is accepting applications until May 31 for the 2013 Arkansas Century Farm program, said Zachary Taylor, director of marketing. “The program recognizes Arkansas’ rich agricultural heritage and honors families who have owned and farmed the same land for …
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Sleet, drizzle, chill air fail to stop anglers, fish
CAVE CITY — The Cave City Bass Club’s fifth tournament of the year began with a mixture of sleet and freezing drizzle and an air temperature of 35 degrees, but the weather didn’t stop the fish from biting, said club member David Diemer, who presided …
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Sharp Co. fair has new rules
ASH FLAT — The Sharp County Fair Board has adopted a new format for beef, dairy, swine, sheep and boat competitions for the 2013 fair. Each species will have only a single show each evening which will include Open and Junior Exhibitors. “This change was …
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Littletons win
Bobby Littleton and Dalton Littleton teamed to win the White River Health System Employee/Contractor Bass Tournament held Saturday on Greers Ferry Lake, said tournament organizer Steve Moody. The Littletons weighed a 12-pound, 8-ounce stringer. Moody and Fred Mullens came in second with 9 pounds, 14 …
