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Study: Dementia surpasses cancer, heart disease in cost
Cancer and heart disease are bigger killers, but Alzheimer’s is the most expensive malady in the U.S., costing families and society $157 billion to $215 billion a year, according to a new study that looked at this in unprecedented detail. The biggest cost of Alzheimer’s …
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1 hiker found, 1 missing in Calif.
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — One of two hikers missing for three days in Southern California’s Cleveland National Forest was found alive Wednesday night, but his companion remained missing, a sheriff’s spokesman said. Another hiker not involved in the search found 19-year-old Nicholas Cendoya at …
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Worker thrown from dock where ship torn loose
MOBILE, Ala. — Authorities were searching for a shipyard worker who was thrown into the water in strong winds that also tore a troubled Carnival cruise ship away from its mooring at an Alabama port. The man was one of two people in a guard …
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Board to hear water main update
SOUTHSIDE — The Southside Public Water Authority board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the authority’s office at 1401 Batesville Blvd. to hear reports and hear an update on a water main extension, said Manager John Richardson. Bids will also be opened on a …
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Kiwanis Club to expand
Following initiatives established by the Kiwanis International to combat declining memberships in local clubs across the country, the Batesville Kiwanis Club voted unanimously Friday to adopt a policy for the operation of a satellite club in the Batesville area. “A club satellite will allow community …
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Abduction scare unfounded
There was no danger. A report of a possible attempted child abduction at Southside Monday afternoon sent several officers from the Independence County Sheriff’s Department to a McHue Road address around 5 p.m. in search of a suspect. In a press release Tuesday afternoon lead …
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Two jailed in disturbance
One man’s ranting in a public street ended with two men going to jail Tuesday night. Deputy Jesse Wilson with the Independence County Sheriff’s Office said he was dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Dry Run Circle around 9 p.m. where callers …
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Southside discusses disaster planning
SOUTHSIDE — It was a class project that got the attention of members of the Southside School Board when it recently met. Civics students Alexus Webb, Shayla Thorne and Shaina Shepherd shared their presentation, “The State of the School Address,” in which they provided information …
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Seat belt violation leads to drug arrest
While on routine patrol in the Southside area of McHue and Brushy roads Monday morning, Independence County Deputy James Wood said he observed a maroon Ford Expedition occupied by two people not wearing their seat belts. Wood said he stopped the vehicle on Brushy Road …
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Alleged forger arrested
WALNUT RIDGE — Lawrence County Sheriff’s officers arrested 27-year-old Kellie Kemp of Imboden on Monday for theft of property and forgery, said Sheriff Jody Dotson. “The arrest stems from an Imboden resident reporting that their checkbook had been taken and several checks had been forged …
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Dealership plans fundraiser
MELBOURNE — One car dealership will work to help Melbourne High School raise $6,000 through Ford Motor Company’s Drive 4 UR School program from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The dealership will donate $20 to the high school track and cross-country teams for everyone …
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Ozarka to host FAFSA Support Days
MELBOURNE — Ozarka College Student Services will host Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Support Days during the month of April at all locations. The service will offer students assistance from financial aid staff members in completing their 2013-14 FAFSA forms. The FAFSA form …
