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Ambulance crew may soon move into Hardy fire station
HARDY — A Spring River Ambulance Service crew may soon be working from a recently completed apartment built into the Woodland Hills Fire Station in Hardy, said Department of Public Safety Director Ernie Rose. Rose also serves as chief of the Hardy Police Department. If …
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Event raises funds for HBFD
HORSESHOE BEND — More than $1,000 was raised for the Horseshoe Bend Volunteer Fire Department through a charity event hosted Tuesday night. The Bunco Babes picked the department as the recipient of this year’s charitable event that unites women of all ages for a night …
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Richardson appointed to chief financial officer
Jana Richardson has been appointed to the position of chief financial officer at White River Health System, replacing the retiring Gary Britten, announced Gary L. Bebow, administrator/CEO. Richardson has 35 years of experience in finance and a total of 10 years of experience with health …
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Trivia Night raises money for HSIC
The Humane Society of Independence County raised almost $3,200 at its third annual Trivia Night fundraiser — the most yet, according to volunteers. The event was held Saturday evening at Fellowship Bible Church in downtown Batesville. “Chris Williams/Team #5 held the lead for quite sometime, …
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Walking trail closes
The North Complex walking trail has been closed as of Tuesday to allow for development of the new ball fields and rerouting of the walking trail, according to Parks Director Jeff Owens. “We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but invite you to use …
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Train-truck wreck kills 1
WALDENBURG — A Poinsett County man is dead and three others are injured after a train hit a tractor-trailer truck near Highway 49 Tuesday morning. According to Arkansas State Police, the truck driver, 25-year-old David A. Henderson of Waldenburg, was killed as he was headed …
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Hearing today in West Memphis public records case
MARION (AP) — A hearing is scheduled in a legal battle over public records in the case of three Cub Scouts who were killed 20 years ago in West Memphis. Judge Victor Hill was to hold a hearing today in a lawsuit that has sought …
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Osteoporosis talk slated
Osteoporosis, a disease that develops over a lifetime, is both underdiagnosed and undertreated with significant late life consequences, according to a news release. A free continuing education program “What’s New and Important in Osteoporosis” will be held at White River Medical Center, Josephine Rogers Women’s …
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Bake sale benefits MOD
SOUTHSIDE — Southside Methodist Church will have its March of Dimes bake sale from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. The church is located at 39 Magnolia St. across from Southside School. All proceeds will go to the March of Dimes.
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Calico Rock chamber looks to renew interest
CALICO ROCK — When the Calico Rock Area Chamber of Commerce seemed to be fading away last year from lack of active members, several people came together to discuss ways to “Save the Chamber.” When contacted, many local organizations, churches and the city government agreed …
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Local author speaks to Red Hat Society
Batesville author Ila Clements, who writes historical novels, was the featured speaker at the March 19 meeting of the local chapter of the Red Hat Society. Clements has finished her 5-volume Carolina Sagas of historical fiction last fall. The Carolina Sagas include, in order, “Love …
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Clinton Presidential Center to open new temporary exhibit
LITTLE ROCK — The William J. Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock opened its new temporary exhibit, “Jazz: Through the Eyes of Herman Leonard,” on March 2. The exhibit will run through July 21. The exhibit features more than 40 original black and white images …
